Hail history for Winchester, Kentucky
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Winchester since 1982, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Winchester
- Last hail
- Feb 28, 2024
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 5, 2003
15 reports on 12 days since 1982 · #91 of 156 Kentucky places
Hail map · Winchester
- 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 Winchester
The latest hail report in and around Winchester is from February 28, 2024, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 19, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Winchester logged 9 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 10% less than the median Kentucky town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #91 of 156 Kentucky cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Winchester accounts for 75% of the 20 reports filed in Clark County.
7% 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 5, 2003 near Kirksville.
Reports were up 100% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2017, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (40% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Winchester 0.5
- Clark County 0.6
- Median Kentucky town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Winchester 7
- Clark County 9
- Median Kentucky town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Winchester 7%
- Clark 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 19, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2003 | 2.75 inbaseball | Kirksville | Madison | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Clark | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 1982 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Clark | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.18 W Winchester Heliport | Clark | 21:29 local · NCEI |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.49 NNW Winchester | Clark | 07:23 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 9 60%
- 1–2 in 5 33%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.49 NNW Winchester | Clark | 07:23 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.18 W Winchester Heliport | Clark | 21:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.49 NNW Winchester | Clark | 19:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.76 NE Forest Grove | Clark | 19:22 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.49 NNW Winchester | Clark | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 1.49 NNW Winchester | Clark | 13:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Winchester | Clark | 14:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 1.49 NNW Winchester | Clark | 19:24 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | Winchester | Clark | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Winchester | Clark | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Winchester | Clark | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2003 | 2.75 inbaseball | Kirksville | Madison | 13:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Winchester
- Mount Sterling 22 km · 17
- Lexington-Fayette 24 km · 86
- Clay City 28 km · 20
- Richmond 32 km · 42
- Stanton 34 km · 22
- Nicholasville 35 km · 12
- Irvine 39 km · 21
- Owingsville 41 km · 15
Questions about hail in Winchester
How often does it hail in Winchester, Kentucky?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Winchester since 1982. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #91 of 156 Kentucky places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Winchester?
Most reports come in May, April, July. May alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Winchester?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 5, 2003 near Kirksville. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Winchester?
The most recent report in this data is from February 28, 2024 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Winchester had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was February 28, 2024.
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.