Hailstory

Hail in Franklin County, Kentucky

Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Franklin County on 9 days since October 2020. That is more than 15% of US counties. It ranks 80 of 120 in Kentucky.

The largest radar estimate was 1.75 inches on April 29, 2025. The most recent 1-inch day was August 11, 2026. Radar estimates and ground reports often differ, so see how they compare.

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Days of 1-inch hail by year

YearDays
2020 (from October)0
20210
20222
20235
20240
20251
20261

Largest hail days

Storm dayRadar estimate
April 29, 20251.75 in
May 19, 20221.35 in
May 21, 20221.2 in
August 25, 20231.2 in
July 24, 20231.15 in
July 27, 20231.1 in

Ground reports

Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 5 hail reports since October 2020, and 9 tornadoes started here since 1950.

Figures cover a circle with the same land area as the county, centered on it, so edges are approximate.

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