Hail history for Monticello, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Monticello since 1981, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Monticello
- Last hail
- May 8, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Feb 18, 2009
25 reports on 16 days since 1981 · #31 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Monticello
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Monticello
The latest hail report in and around Monticello is from May 8, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 8, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Monticello logged 18 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 80% more than the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #31 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Monticello accounts for 45% of the 55 reports filed in Wayne County.
4% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 4% for the median Kentucky town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.00 in (hen egg) on February 18, 2009 near Monticello.
Reports were down 20% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2025, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (40% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Monticello 0.9
- Wayne County 1.9
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Monticello 10
- Wayne County 21
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Monticello 4%
- Wayne County 6%
- Median Kentucky town on this site 4%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 5 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 22, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2009 | 2.00 inhen egg | Monticello | Wayne | 13:32 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 NE Monticello Wayne Arp | Wayne | 18:34 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Monticello Wayne Arp | Wayne | 11:01 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Monticello Wayne Arp | Wayne | 11:00 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 N Monticello | Wayne | 13:47 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 36%
- 1–2 in 15 60%
- 2 in + 1 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.95 W Monticello | Wayne | — | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.42 WSW Monticello | Wayne | — | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.46 W Monticello | Wayne | $20K | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSW Monticello Wayne Arp | Wayne | — | 16:11 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.06 W Monticello | Wayne | — | 16:11 local · NCEI |
| May 22, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Monticello | Wayne | — | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Jul 30, 2019 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 NE Monticello Wayne Arp | Wayne | — | 18:34 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 1 SSE Monticello | Wayne | — | 15:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Monticello Wayne Arp | Wayne | — | 11:01 local · NCEI |
| Jul 14, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Monticello Wayne Arp | Wayne | — | 11:00 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 N Monticello | Wayne | — | 13:47 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 2009 | 2.00 inhen egg | Monticello | Wayne | — | 13:32 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Monticello
- Burnside 26 km · 14
- Albany 30 km · 15
- Somerset 35 km · 57
- Whitley City 36 km · 26
- Stearns 37 km · 10
- Science Hill 42 km · 17
- Pine Knot 42 km · 10
- Columbia 50 km · 18
Questions about hail in Monticello
How often does it hail in Monticello, Kentucky?
25 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Monticello since 1981. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #31 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Monticello?
Most reports come in May, April, July. May alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Monticello?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on February 18, 2009 near Monticello. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Monticello?
The most recent report in this data is from May 8, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Monticello had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was May 8, 2025.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.