Hail history for Richmond, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Richmond since 1959, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Richmond
- Last hail
- Jun 25, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 25, 2023
42 reports on 31 days since 1959 · #10 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Richmond
- 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 Richmond
The latest hail report in and around Richmond is from June 25, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on June 25, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Richmond logged 23 reports on 13 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is about twice the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #10 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Richmond accounts for 53% of the 80 reports filed in Madison 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 June 25, 2023 near 1.76 NW Richmond.
Reports were down 36% in 2016–2025 (9) compared with 2006–2015 (14). The busiest year was 2023, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (31% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Richmond 1.1
- Madison County 2.4
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Richmond 13
- Madison County 23
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Richmond 7%
- Madison County 11%
- 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 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2023 | 4 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.76 NW Richmond | Madison | 21:46 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.78 WSW Richmond | Madison | 17:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 1964 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Madison | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 SW Richmond | Madison | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 SSW Million | Madison | 17:42 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 17 40%
- 1–2 in 22 52%
- 2 in + 3 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NE Reeds Crossing | Madison | 21:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.82 WSW Union City | Madison | 21:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.76 NW Richmond | Madison | 21:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Richmond | Madison | 21:45 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.55 W Richmond | Madison | 11:45 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.78 ENE Richmond | Madison | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Richmond | Madison | 17:47 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 SW Richmond | Madison | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 SSW Million | Madison | 17:42 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Richmond | Madison | 20:06 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.82 N Richmond | Madison | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.78 WSW Union City | Madison | 17:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Richmond
- Berea 16 km · 21
- Irvine 29 km · 21
- Nicholasville 30 km · 12
- Winchester 32 km · 15
- Clay City 36 km · 20
- Lexington-Fayette 37 km · 86
- Brodhead 37 km · 10
- Stanton 41 km · 22
Questions about hail in Richmond
How often does it hail in Richmond, Kentucky?
42 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Richmond since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #10 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Richmond?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Richmond?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 25, 2023 near 1.76 NW Richmond. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Richmond?
The most recent report in this data is from June 25, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Richmond had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was June 25, 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.