Hail history for Murray, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Murray since 1967, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Murray
- Last hail
- Mar 23, 2025
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jan 22, 2012
52 reports on 49 days since 1967 · #8 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Murray
- 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 Murray
The latest hail report in and around Murray is from March 23, 2025, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on April 21, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Murray logged 40 reports on 38 hail days, about 2.0 reports a year. That is 4.0 times the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #8 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Murray accounts for 49% of the 106 reports filed in Calloway County.
2% 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 January 22, 2012 near 5 SW Murray.
Reports were down 18% in 2016–2025 (18) compared with 2006–2015 (22). The busiest year was 2017, with 6 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in May (25% of reports); 54% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Murray 2.0
- Calloway County 4.1
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Murray 38
- Calloway County 62
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Murray 2%
- Calloway County 3%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Apr 21, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 5 SW Murray | Calloway | 23:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Murray | Calloway | 16:09 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Calloway | 00:32 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 1971 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Calloway | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 1967 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Calloway | 17:00 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 35 67%
- 1–2 in 16 31%
- 2 in + 1 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 1.18 NNE Murray | Calloway | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 1 SSW Murray | Calloway | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 1 NNE Murray | Calloway | 04:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 21, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | Murray | Calloway | 02:18 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | Murray | Calloway | 02:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Murray | Calloway | 19:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | Murray | Calloway | 12:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 SW Murray | Calloway | 19:18 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 N Murray | Calloway | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Murray | Calloway | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 N Murray | Calloway | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 W Murray | Calloway | 16:18 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Murray
- Hazel 12 km · 10
- Dexter 14 km · 13
- Benton 26 km · 22
- Mayfield 32 km · 30
- Wingo 38 km · 14
- Grand Rivers 44 km · 10
- Reidland 48 km · 12
- Calvert City 49 km · 24
Questions about hail in Murray
How often does it hail in Murray, Kentucky?
52 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Murray since 1967. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.0 reports a year. That ranks #8 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Murray?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Murray?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on January 22, 2012 near 5 SW Murray. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Murray?
The most recent report in this data is from March 23, 2025 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Murray had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was March 23, 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.