Hail history for Williamsburg, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Williamsburg since 1998, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Williamsburg
- Last hail
- May 8, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 31, 1998
24 reports on 18 days since 1998 · #36 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Williamsburg
- 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 Williamsburg
The latest hail report in and around Williamsburg is from May 8, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on May 8, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Williamsburg logged 15 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 50% more than the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #36 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Williamsburg accounts for 34% of the 71 reports filed in Whitley County.
8% 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 May 31, 1998 near Goldbug.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2025, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (33% of reports); 75% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Williamsburg 0.8
- Whitley County 2.4
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Williamsburg 9
- Whitley County 26
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Williamsburg 8%
- Whitley County 9%
- 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 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 3 | 2.50 in | — |
| May 18, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 1998 | 2.75 inbaseball | Goldbug | Whitley | $5K | 21:05 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.72 SSE Goldbug | Whitley | — | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Goldbug | Whitley | — | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Williamsburg | Whitley | — | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Goldbug | Whitley | — | 18:39 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 38%
- 1–2 in 13 54%
- 2 in + 2 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.46 W Highland Park | Whitley | 17:27 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.72 SSE Goldbug | Whitley | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 S Goldbug | Whitley | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.37 WSW Goldbug | Whitley | 20:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | 0.55 W Highland Park | Whitley | 18:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | Williamsburg | Whitley | 13:59 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Goldbug | Whitley | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Williamsburg | Whitley | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 S Rockholds | Whitley | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Williamsburg | Whitley | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Williamsburg | Whitley | 16:51 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Williamsburg | Whitley | 16:33 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Williamsburg
- Corbin 22 km · 28
- North Corbin 26 km · 10
- Pine Knot 26 km · 10
- Whitley City 28 km · 26
- Stearns 28 km · 10
- Barbourville 29 km · 19
- Pineville 41 km · 24
- Middlesborough 42 km · 17
Questions about hail in Williamsburg
How often does it hail in Williamsburg, Kentucky?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Williamsburg since 1998. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #36 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Williamsburg?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Williamsburg?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 31, 1998 near Goldbug. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Williamsburg?
The most recent report in this data is from May 8, 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 Williamsburg had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was May 8, 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.