Hail history for Stanton, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Stanton since 2002, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Stanton
- Last hail
- May 16, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 27, 2017
22 reports on 15 days since 2002 · #45 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Stanton
- 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 Stanton
The latest hail report in and around Stanton is from May 16, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 16, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Stanton logged 13 reports on 10 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 #45 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Stanton accounts for 42% of the 53 reports filed in Powell 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 May 27, 2017 near 2.14 NNE Stanton.
Reports were down 70% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2003, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (50% of reports); 82% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Stanton 0.7
- Powell County 1.6
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Stanton 10
- Powell County 20
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Stanton 0%
- Powell County 4%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 NNE Stanton | Powell | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 ESE Stanton | Powell | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Stanton | Powell | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.55 E Stanton | Powell | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2003 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Stanton | Powell | 14:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 45%
- 1–2 in 12 55%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 E Vaughns Mill | Powell | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.29 ESE Rosslyn | Powell | 15:14 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 NNE Stanton | Powell | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 E Stanton | Powell | 16:59 local · NCEI |
| Feb 29, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Stanton | Powell | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 ESE Stanton | Powell | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 SE Stanton Arpt | Powell | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.55 E Stanton | Powell | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| Feb 18, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Stanton | Powell | 14:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Stanton | Powell | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NW Stanton | Powell | 19:07 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Stanton | Powell | 12:58 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Stanton
- Clay City 7 km · 20
- Irvine 20 km · 21
- Frenchburg 24 km · 18
- Mount Sterling 25 km · 17
- Campton 30 km · 13
- Beattyville 32 km · 18
- Owingsville 33 km · 15
- Winchester 34 km · 15
Questions about hail in Stanton
How often does it hail in Stanton, Kentucky?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Stanton since 2002. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #45 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Stanton?
Most reports come in May, April, February. May alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Stanton?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 27, 2017 near 2.14 NNE Stanton. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Stanton?
The most recent report in this data is from May 16, 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 Stanton 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, 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.