Hailstory

Hail in Letcher County, Kentucky

Radar recorded hail of 1 inch or larger in Letcher County on 8 days since October 2020. That is more than 13% of US counties. It ranks 93 of 120 in Kentucky.

The largest radar estimate was 1.65 inches on June 17, 2022. The most recent 1-inch day was September 5, 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
20230
20240
20253
20263

Largest hail days

Storm dayRadar estimate
June 17, 20221.65 in
April 14, 20251.4 in
July 23, 20221.3 in
February 6, 20251.3 in
August 16, 20261.1 in
May 13, 20251 in

Ground reports

Within this area, storm spotters and weather offices logged 1 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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