Hail history for Owenton, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Owenton since 2000, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Owenton
- Last hail
- Apr 30, 2025
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · Apr 30, 2025
11 reports on 11 days since 2000 · #131 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Owenton
- 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 Owenton
The latest hail report in and around Owenton is from April 30, 2025, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on April 30, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Owenton logged 8 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 20% less than the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #131 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Owenton accounts for 35% of the 31 reports filed in Owen County.
0% 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 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on April 30, 2025 near 0.88 NW Owenton.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2015, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (45% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Owenton 0.4
- Owen County 0.8
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Owenton 8
- Owen County 14
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Owenton 0%
- Owen County 10%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.88 NW Owenton | Owen | 18:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Long Ridge | Owen | 12:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Owenton | Owen | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Owenton | Owen | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 NW Owenton | Owen | 12:55 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 64%
- 1–2 in 4 36%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.88 NW Owenton | Owen | 18:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Long Ridge | Owen | 12:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Owenton | Owen | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 NW Owenton | Owen | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 NW Owenton | Owen | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Owenton | Owen | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Owenton | Owen | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Owenton | Owen | 15:02 local · NCEI |
| Nov 6, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Owenton | Owen | 06:10 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Long Ridge | Owen | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Owenton | Owen | 20:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Owenton
- Williamstown 26 km · 14
- Dry Ridge 26 km · 13
- New Castle 31 km · 10
- Carrollton 32 km · 14
- Frankfort 38 km · 34
- Falmouth 47 km · 14
- Union 48 km · 10
- La Grange 49 km · 22
Questions about hail in Owenton
How often does it hail in Owenton, Kentucky?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Owenton since 2000. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #131 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Owenton?
Most reports come in April, June, March. April alone accounts for 45% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Owenton?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on April 30, 2025 near 0.88 NW Owenton. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Owenton?
The most recent report in this data is from April 30, 2025 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Owenton had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was April 30, 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.