Hailstory

Hail in Knox County, Kentucky

Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Knox County on 14 days since October 2020. That is more than 28% of US counties. It ranks 44 of 120 in Kentucky.

The largest radar estimate was 2.4 inches on May 8, 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
20212
20223
20231
20242
20254
20262

Largest hail days

Storm dayRadar estimate
May 8, 20252.4 in
September 24, 20241.9 in
August 11, 20261.55 in
August 7, 20231.4 in
April 8, 20211.35 in
July 12, 20221.3 in

Ground reports

Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 10 hail reports since October 2020, and 1 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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