Hail history for Prestonsburg, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Prestonsburg since 1970, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Prestonsburg
- Last hail
- Jun 26, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 8, 2025
29 reports on 17 days since 1970 · #20 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Prestonsburg
- 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 Prestonsburg
The latest hail report in and around Prestonsburg is from June 26, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on May 8, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Prestonsburg logged 13 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 30% more than the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #20 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Prestonsburg accounts for 32% of the 90 reports filed in Floyd County.
3% 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 8, 2025 near 0.59 NNE Alvin.
Reports were up 125% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2025, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (48% of reports); 72% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Prestonsburg 0.7
- Floyd County 2.5
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Prestonsburg 8
- Floyd County 28
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Prestonsburg 3%
- Floyd 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 | 3 | 2 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 8, 2025 | 3 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.59 NNE Alvin | Floyd | 18:13 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.43 NNW Alvin | Floyd | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 NE Prestonsburg | Floyd | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Oct 11, 1970 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Floyd | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.92 ESE Prestonsburg | Floyd | 18:00 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 16 55%
- 1–2 in 12 41%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.38 N Cliff | Floyd | 15:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.3 NNE Prestonsburg | Floyd | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.59 NNE Alvin | Floyd | 18:13 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.43 NNW Alvin | Floyd | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.92 ESE Prestonsburg | Floyd | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 3 WSW Prestonsburg | Floyd | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 W Lancer | Floyd | 22:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Prestonsburg | Floyd | 13:25 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 ESE Prestonsburg | Floyd | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Prestonsburg | Floyd | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | East Pt | Johnson | 17:33 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Prestonsburg | Floyd | 17:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Prestonsburg
- Paintsville 16 km · 29
- Wayland 25 km · 10
- Salyersville 27 km · 29
- Inez 29 km · 22
- Pikeville 31 km · 25
- Virgie 42 km · 14
- South Williamson 42 km · 11
- Louisa 50 km · 15
Questions about hail in Prestonsburg
How often does it hail in Prestonsburg, Kentucky?
29 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Prestonsburg since 1970. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #20 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Prestonsburg?
Most reports come in May, June, February. May alone accounts for 48% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Prestonsburg?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 8, 2025 near 0.59 NNE Alvin. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Prestonsburg?
The most recent report in this data is from June 26, 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 Prestonsburg had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was June 26, 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.