Hail in Carter County, Kentucky
Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Carter County on 9 days since October 2020. That is more than 15% of US counties. It ranks 78 of 120 in Kentucky.
The largest radar estimate was 2.55 inches on August 16, 2026. The most recent 1-inch day was September 21, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.
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Days of 1-inch hail by year
| Year | Days |
|---|---|
| 2020 (from October) | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 3 |
Largest hail days
| Storm day | Radar estimate |
|---|---|
| August 16, 2026 | 2.55 in |
| September 21, 2026 | 1.6 in |
| June 27, 2025 | 1.4 in |
| July 23, 2022 | 1.25 in |
| March 14, 2024 | 1.15 in |
| August 25, 2023 | 1.05 in |
Ground reports
Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 1 hail reports since October 2020, and 3 tornadoes started here since 1950.
Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.
Most hail days in Kentucky
- Hopkins County: 37 days
- Christian County: 36 days
- Ohio County: 36 days
- Warren County: 36 days
- Caldwell County: 30 days
- Graves County: 30 days