Hail history for Owensboro, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Owensboro since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Owensboro
- Last hail
- Apr 27, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 9
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 9 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Mar 15, 2025
61 reports on 51 days since 1975 · #4 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Owensboro
- 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 Owensboro
The latest hail report in and around Owensboro is from April 27, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 9 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on March 15, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Owensboro logged 44 reports on 35 hail days, about 2.2 reports a year. That is 4.4 times the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #4 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Owensboro accounts for 41% of the 149 reports filed in Daviess County.
10% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on March 15, 2025 near 0.88 NW Doyle.
Reports were down 58% in 2016–2025 (13) compared with 2006–2015 (31). The busiest year was 2012, with 6 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (23% of reports); 62% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Owensboro 2.2
- Daviess County 4.8
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Owensboro 35
- Daviess County 65
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Owensboro 10%
- Daviess 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1 | 2.75 in | — |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 1, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 1, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 19, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.88 NW Doyle | Daviess | $2.0 million | 03:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2009 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1 W Owensboro | Daviess | — | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2006 | 2.75 inbaseball | Owensboro | Daviess | — | 17:27 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 SW Owensboro | Daviess | $1.0 million | 12:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2003 | 2.00 inhen egg | Owensboro | Daviess | — | 17:35 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 27 44%
- 1–2 in 28 46%
- 2 in + 6 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | (Owb)owensboro Arpt | Daviess | — | 12:08 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Owensboro | Daviess | — | 19:16 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.05 SE Owensboro | Daviess | $10K | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.88 NW Doyle | Daviess | $2.0 million | 03:42 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | Owensboro | Daviess | — | 01:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Owensboro | Daviess | — | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 NW Owensboro | Daviess | — | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | Owensboro | Daviess | — | 20:37 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.86 SSE Owensboro | Daviess | — | 12:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 NW Owensboro | Daviess | — | 13:13 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 W Owensboro | Daviess | — | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | Owensboro | Daviess | — | 17:49 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Owensboro
- Sorgho 8 km · 10
- St. Joseph 20 km · 10
- Whitesville 23 km · 13
- Beech Grove 28 km · 10
- Fordsville 38 km · 12
- Hartford 39 km · 18
- Sebree 39 km · 11
- Henderson 42 km · 40
Questions about hail in Owensboro
How often does it hail in Owensboro, Kentucky?
61 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Owensboro since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.2 reports a year. That ranks #4 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Owensboro?
Most reports come in May, June, March. May alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Owensboro?
2.75 in (baseball size) on March 15, 2025 near 0.88 NW Doyle. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Owensboro?
The most recent report in this data is from April 27, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Owensboro had in the last five years?
9 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 9 reports. The most recent was April 27, 2026.
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.