Hail history for Oak Grove, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Oak Grove since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Oak Grove
- Last hail
- May 16, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 14, 2010
15 reports on 15 days since 1996 · #86 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Oak Grove
- 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 Oak Grove
The latest hail report in and around Oak Grove is from May 16, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 16, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Oak Grove logged 10 reports on 10 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #86 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Oak Grove accounts for 11% of the 139 reports filed in Christian County.
7% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 14, 2010 near 1 SW St Elmo.
Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2009, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (47% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Oak Grove 0.5
- Christian County 4.7
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Oak Grove 10
- Christian County 60
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Oak Grove 7%
- Christian County 7%
- 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 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2010 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1 SW St Elmo | Christian | 11:30 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.71 N Hensleytown | Christian | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SW Oak Grove | Christian | 20:59 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 ESE Oak Grove | Christian | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Oak Grove | Christian | 19:10 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 47%
- 1–2 in 7 47%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SW Oak Grove | Christian | 20:59 local · NCEI |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.91 W St Elmo | Christian | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 ESE Oak Grove | Christian | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Oak Grove | Christian | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.71 N Hensleytown | Christian | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2010 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1 SW St Elmo | Christian | 11:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Oak Grove | Christian | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 13, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Oak Grove | Christian | 12:53 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Oak Grove | Christian | 09:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Oak Grove | Christian | 12:00 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Oak Grove | Christian | 22:46 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Oak Grove | Christian | 14:18 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Oak Grove
- Hopkinsville 19 km · 52
- Elkton 28 km · 18
- Cadiz 41 km · 21
- Crofton 42 km · 17
- Russellville 50 km · 19
Questions about hail in Oak Grove
How often does it hail in Oak Grove, Kentucky?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Oak Grove since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #86 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Oak Grove?
Most reports come in May, April, February. May alone accounts for 47% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Oak Grove?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 14, 2010 near 1 SW St Elmo. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Oak Grove?
The most recent report in this data is from May 16, 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 Oak Grove had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was May 16, 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.