Hail history for Somerset, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Somerset since 1960, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Somerset
- Last hail
- Jun 11, 2023
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · May 1, 2002
57 reports on 36 days since 1960 · #6 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Somerset
- 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 Somerset
The latest hail report in and around Somerset is from June 11, 2023, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 11, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Somerset logged 27 reports on 13 hail days, about 1.4 reports a year. That is 2.7 times the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #6 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Somerset accounts for 38% of the 150 reports filed in Pulaski County.
5% 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 4.50 in (softball) on May 1, 2002 near Countywide.
Reports were down 41% in 2016–2025 (10) compared with 2006–2015 (17). The busiest year was 2009, with 8 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (35% of reports); 81% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Somerset 1.4
- Pulaski County 4.0
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Somerset 13
- Pulaski County 42
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Somerset 5%
- Pulaski County 6%
- 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 | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2023 | 6 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 18, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2002 | 4.50 insoftball | Countywide | Pulaski | $5.0 million | 19:13 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 1992 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Pulaski | — | 21:43 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 1962 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Pulaski | — | 15:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.09 W West Somerset | Pulaski | — | 15:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.3 ESE Sardis | Pulaski | — | 15:49 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 21 37%
- 1–2 in 33 58%
- 2 in + 3 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 N Somerset | Pulaski | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.09 W West Somerset | Pulaski | 15:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Somerset | Pulaski | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.3 ESE Sardis | Pulaski | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.67 WNW Shepola | Pulaski | 15:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.67 WNW Shepola | Pulaski | 15:44 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Somerset | Pulaski | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 S Science Hill | Pulaski | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | Somerset | Pulaski | 16:58 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SW Sugar Hill | Pulaski | 22:01 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Somerset | Pulaski | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.55 E West Somerset | Pulaski | 17:17 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Somerset
- Science Hill 10 km · 17
- Burnside 10 km · 14
- Eubank 22 km · 10
- Monticello 35 km · 25
- Mount Vernon 39 km · 15
- Brodhead 39 km · 10
- Liberty 39 km · 10
- Whitley City 42 km · 26
Questions about hail in Somerset
How often does it hail in Somerset, Kentucky?
57 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Somerset since 1960. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #6 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Somerset?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 35% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Somerset?
4.50 in (softball size) on May 1, 2002 near Countywide. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Somerset?
The most recent report in this data is from June 11, 2023 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Somerset had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was June 11, 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.