Hail history for Wolfe County, Kentucky
Every NOAA hail report filed in Wolfe County since 1968, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wolfe County
- Last hail
- Feb 19, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Mar 2, 2012
44 reports on 35 days since 1968 · #69 of 121 Kentucky counties
Hail map · Wolfe 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 Wolfe County
The latest hail report in Wolfe County is from February 19, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on February 19, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wolfe County logged 20 reports on 15 hail days, about 1.0 reports a year. That is 26% less than the median Kentucky county (1.4 a year) and ranks #69 of 121 Kentucky counties for all-time reports. Wolfe County holds 1% of all 6,632 hail reports in Kentucky.
14% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on March 2, 2012 near 0.94 W Campton.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2002, with 6 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 66% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wolfe County 1.0
- Median Kentucky county 1.4
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wolfe County 15
- Median Kentucky county 19
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wolfe County 14%
- Median Kentucky county 5%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2012 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.94 W Campton | $2.0 million | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2002 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2 NE Hazel Green | — | 11:45 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2016 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2 NE Campton | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 2002 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2 S Vortex | — | 10:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | Hazel Green | — | 17:21 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 18 41%
- 1–2 in 20 45%
- 2 in + 6 14%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Hazel Green | — | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Campton | — | 16:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.3 E Bethany | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 1.55 NE Hollonville | — | 18:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.55 W Helechawa | — | 17:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | Hazel Green | — | 17:21 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.88 SE Toliver | — | 17:13 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.88 SW Rogers | — | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SE Toliver | — | 18:42 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2016 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2 NE Campton | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.76 NE Trent | — | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.94 W Campton | $2.0 million | 18:35 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Wolfe County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Hazel Green | 15 | 2.75 in |
| Campton | 13 | 3.00 in |
Questions about hail in Wolfe County
How often does it hail in Wolfe County, Kentucky?
44 hail reports have been logged in Wolfe County since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.0 reports a year. That ranks #69 of 121 Kentucky counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wolfe County?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wolfe County?
3.00 in (teacup size) on March 2, 2012 near 0.94 W Campton. 14% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wolfe County?
The most recent report in this data is from February 19, 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 Wolfe County 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 February 19, 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.