Hailstory

Hail in Laurel County, Kentucky

Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Laurel County on 12 days since October 2020. That is more than 23% of US counties. It ranks 59 of 120 in Kentucky.

The largest radar estimate was 1.95 inches on September 24, 2024. The most recent 1-inch day was August 8, 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
20224
20230
20241
20254
20261

Largest hail days

Storm dayRadar estimate
September 24, 20241.95 in
April 29, 20251.55 in
May 16, 20251.55 in
June 17, 20221.4 in
May 19, 20221.35 in
July 23, 20221.25 in

Ground reports

Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 16 hail reports since October 2020, and 16 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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