Hail history for Providence, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Providence since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Providence
- Last hail
- Jun 30, 2023
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Dec 23, 2015
11 reports on 11 days since 1986 · #132 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Providence
- 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 Providence
The latest hail report in and around Providence is from June 30, 2023, 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 June 30, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Providence logged 6 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 40% less than the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #132 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Providence accounts for 20% of the 54 reports filed in Webster 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on December 23, 2015 near Providence.
The busiest year was 2011, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (45% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Providence 0.3
- Webster County 1.8
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Providence 6
- Webster County 29
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Providence 0%
- Webster County 2%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Providence | Webster | — | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Webster | — | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Providence | Webster | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Providence | Webster | $10K | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Providence | Webster | — | 11:21 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 6 55%
- 1–2 in 5 45%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Providence | Webster | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Providence | Webster | $10K | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Dec 23, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Providence | Webster | — | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| Feb 22, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Providence | Webster | — | 22:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Providence | Webster | — | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 1.1 E Providence | Webster | — | 15:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Providence | Webster | — | 20:17 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Providence | Webster | — | 11:21 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | Providence | Webster | — | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 1998 | 0.88 innickel | Providence | Webster | — | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Webster | — | 15:48 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Providence
- Dixon 14 km · 11
- Madisonville 23 km · 27
- Dawson Springs 26 km · 19
- Sturgis 26 km · 15
- Marion 30 km · 12
- Sebree 31 km · 11
- Morganfield 34 km · 11
- Princeton 35 km · 20
Questions about hail in Providence
How often does it hail in Providence, Kentucky?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Providence since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #132 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Providence?
Most reports come in May, June, February. May alone accounts for 45% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Providence?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on December 23, 2015 near Providence. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Providence?
The most recent report in this data is from June 30, 2023 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Providence 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 June 30, 2023.
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.