Hail history for Smithland, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Smithland since 1999, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Smithland
- Last hail
- May 16, 2025
- 2.50 in, tennis ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 16, 2025
10 reports on 9 days since 1999 · #151 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Smithland
- 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 Smithland
The latest hail report in and around Smithland is from May 16, 2025, 2.50 in (tennis ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on May 16, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Smithland logged 5 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is about half the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #151 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Smithland accounts for 16% of the 62 reports filed in Livingston 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 16, 2025 near 0.67 NNW Smithland.
The busiest year was 2011, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (40% of reports); 80% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Smithland 0.3
- Livingston County 1.7
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Smithland 5
- Livingston County 27
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Smithland 10%
- Livingston 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.67 NNW Smithland | Livingston | — | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Smithland | Livingston | — | 13:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 E Smithland | Livingston | — | 18:39 local · NCEI |
| Sep 23, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Smithland | Livingston | $4K | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | Smithland | Livingston | — | 21:21 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 50%
- 1–2 in 4 40%
- 2 in + 1 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.67 NNW Smithland | Livingston | — | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | Smithland | Livingston | — | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Smithland | Livingston | — | 13:52 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Smithland | Livingston | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Smithland | Livingston | — | 06:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 E Smithland | Livingston | — | 18:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Smithland | Livingston | — | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 23, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Smithland | Livingston | $4K | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Smithland | Livingston | — | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | Smithland | Livingston | — | 21:21 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Smithland
- Calvert City 10 km · 24
- Ledbetter 13 km · 12
- Reidland 18 km · 12
- Grand Rivers 21 km · 10
- Paducah 23 km · 21
- Benton 33 km · 22
- Marion 36 km · 12
- Kevil 43 km · 10
Questions about hail in Smithland
How often does it hail in Smithland, Kentucky?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Smithland since 1999. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #151 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Smithland?
Most reports come in April, June, March. April alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Smithland?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 16, 2025 near 0.67 NNW Smithland. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Smithland?
The most recent report in this data is from May 16, 2025 (2.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Smithland 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 May 16, 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.