Hail history for Williamstown, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Williamstown since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Williamstown
- Last hail
- Apr 29, 2017
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 3, 2015
14 reports on 11 days since 1974 · #102 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Williamstown
- 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 Williamstown
The latest hail report in and around Williamstown is from April 29, 2017, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Williamstown logged 8 reports on 5 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 #102 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Williamstown accounts for 35% of the 40 reports filed in Grant 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 August 3, 2015 near 0.88 NW Williamstown.
Reports were down 86% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2015, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (36% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Williamstown 0.4
- Grant County 0.9
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Williamstown 5
- Grant County 12
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Williamstown 0%
- Grant County 8%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 NW Williamstown | Grant | 18:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Grant | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 1974 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Grant | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 29, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Williamstown | Grant | 00:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Williamstown | Grant | 18:31 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 6 43%
- 1–2 in 8 57%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | Williamstown | Grant | — | 00:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 NW Williamstown | Grant | — | 18:34 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Williamstown | Grant | — | 18:31 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 NW Williamstown | Grant | — | 18:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 0.88 NW Williamstown | Grant | — | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 NW Williamstown | Grant | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 5 WSW Dry Ridge | Grant | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.88 NW Heekin | Grant | $1K | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Corinth | Grant | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Feb 20, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 S Williamstown | Grant | — | 14:44 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Locust Grove | Pendleton | — | 23:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 1983 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Grant | — | 19:12 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Williamstown
- Dry Ridge 6 km · 13
- Falmouth 21 km · 14
- Owenton 26 km · 11
- Independence 35 km · 19
- Union 35 km · 10
- Cynthiana 37 km · 12
- Alexandria 40 km · 17
- Florence 40 km · 15
Questions about hail in Williamstown
How often does it hail in Williamstown, Kentucky?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Williamstown since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #102 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Williamstown?
Most reports come in April, August, May. April alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Williamstown?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 3, 2015 near 0.88 NW Williamstown. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Williamstown?
The most recent report in this data is from April 29, 2017 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Williamstown had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Williamstown since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 29, 2017.
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.