Hail history for Versailles, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Versailles since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Versailles
- Last hail
- Apr 30, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 5, 2007
13 reports on 13 days since 1982 · #114 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Versailles
- 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 Versailles
The latest hail report in and around Versailles is from April 30, 2025, 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 April 30, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Versailles logged 8 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 20% less than the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #114 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Versailles accounts for 65% of the 20 reports filed in Woodford County.
15% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on June 5, 2007 near Versailles.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2014, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (23% of reports); 46% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Versailles 0.4
- Woodford County 0.5
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Versailles 8
- Woodford County 9
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Versailles 15%
- Woodford County 10%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2007 | 2.75 inbaseball | Versailles | Woodford | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | Versailles | Woodford | 10:44 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Woodford | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.88 SE Hunterton | Woodford | 13:54 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2004 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Versailles | Woodford | 16:00 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 2 15%
- 1–2 in 9 69%
- 2 in + 2 15%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.29 WSW Bonita | Woodford | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| Aug 10, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Versailles | Woodford | 11:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | Versailles | Woodford | 10:44 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.88 SE Hunterton | Woodford | 13:54 local · NCEI |
| Oct 18, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Versailles | Woodford | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Versailles | Woodford | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2007 | 2.75 inbaseball | Versailles | Woodford | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 2 W Versailles | Woodford | 20:02 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | 1 S Versailles | Woodford | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2004 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Versailles | Woodford | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | 7 E Lawrenceburg | Anderson | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Woodford | 16:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Versailles
- Lawrenceburg 16 km · 29
- Frankfort 20 km · 34
- Nicholasville 22 km · 12
- Lexington-Fayette 23 km · 86
- Harrodsburg 33 km · 14
- Danville 46 km · 17
- Winchester 47 km · 15
- Shelbyville 48 km · 28
Questions about hail in Versailles
How often does it hail in Versailles, Kentucky?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Versailles since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #114 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Versailles?
Most reports come in May, August, April. May alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Versailles?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 5, 2007 near Versailles. 15% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Versailles?
The most recent report in this data is from April 30, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Versailles 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 April 30, 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.