Hail history for Webster County, Kentucky
Every NOAA hail report filed in Webster County since 1982, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Webster County
- Last hail
- Apr 27, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 9
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 10 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jun 25, 2023
54 reports on 48 days since 1982 · #49 of 121 Kentucky counties
Hail map · Webster County
- 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 Webster County
The latest hail report in Webster County is from April 27, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 9 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on June 25, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Webster County logged 35 reports on 29 hail days, about 1.8 reports a year. That is 30% more than the median Kentucky county (1.4 a year) and ranks #49 of 121 Kentucky counties for all-time reports. Webster County holds 1% of all 6,632 hail reports in Kentucky.
2% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 5% for the median Kentucky county. The largest hail on record here is 2.50 in (tennis ball) on June 25, 2023 near Wheatcroft.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (14) compared with 2006–2015 (21). The busiest year was 2006, with 6 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in May (24% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Webster County 1.8
- Median Kentucky county 1.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Webster County 29
- Median Kentucky county 19
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Webster County 2%
- Median Kentucky county 5%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | ||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 8, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Sep 27, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1 | 2.50 in | — |
| May 8, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | Wheatcroft | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.66 SSE Clay | 03:14 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.05 N Sebree | 03:02 local · NCEI |
| Dec 23, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Providence | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Slaughters | 14:39 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 25 46%
- 1–2 in 28 52%
- 2 in + 1 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SSE Sebree | 11:42 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.66 SSE Clay | 03:14 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.05 N Sebree | 03:02 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.55 E Clay | 02:40 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.97 ESE Wanamaker | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 27, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Dixon | 20:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Providence | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | Wheatcroft | 15:24 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Dixon | 18:57 local · NCEI |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Clay | 02:49 local · NCEI |
| Mar 12, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Clay | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | Clay | 14:07 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Webster County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Dixon | 11 | 1.75 in |
| Providence | 11 | 1.75 in |
| Sebree | 11 | 1.75 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay | 8 | 8 | May 16, 2025 |
| Slaughters | 7 | 6 | Aug 19, 2017 |
| Poole | 5 | 4 | May 8, 2024 |
| Wheatcroft | 2 | 2 | Jun 25, 2023 |
Questions about hail in Webster County
How often does it hail in Webster County, Kentucky?
54 hail reports have been logged in Webster County since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.8 reports a year. That ranks #49 of 121 Kentucky counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Webster County?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 24% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Webster County?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on June 25, 2023 near Wheatcroft. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Webster County?
The most recent report in this data is from April 27, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Webster County had in the last five years?
9 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 10 reports. The most recent was April 27, 2026.
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.