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Hail Louisville, KY

No hail was reported within 25 miles of Louisville in the last 7 days. So far in 2026, there have been 7 reports, the largest measured 1.00 inches at Louisville.

Every figure on this page covers a 25 mile circle centered on Louisville. Between 2005 and 2025, the area averaged about 19.0 hail reports a year, coming on about 4.8 days. The largest hailstone since 1996 was 3.00 inches, on Mar 2, 2012.

Hail reports in 2026

Hail reports within 25 miles of Louisville in 2026, newest first
DateSizePlaceReported by
May 16, 20260.88 inches nickelSimpsonvilleShelby CountyPublic
May 16, 20261.00 inches quarterLouisvilleJefferson CountyBroadcast Media
May 16, 20261.00 inches quarterCorydonHarrison CountyPublic
Mar 23, 20260.75 inches penny1 NE New MiddletownHarrison CountyPublic
Feb 19, 20260.50 inches marble1 SE Saint MatthewsJefferson CountyPublic
Feb 19, 20260.75 inches penny1 NE New MiddletownHarrison CountyPublic
Feb 19, 20261.00 inches quarter2 NE New MiddletownHarrison CountyTrained Spotter

WeatherTotals compiles National Weather Service Local Storm Reports, mostly from the public and trained spotters. Each report is flagged measured or estimated and lists its source and time.

Largest hailstones within 25 miles of Louisville

Largest hailstones within 25 miles of Louisville since 1996, Storm Events Database
DiameterSizePlaceDate
3.00 inchesTea cupOtisco, Clark CountyMar 2, 2012
2.75 inchesBaseballLouisville, Jefferson CountyMay 3, 1996
2.75 inchesBaseballNew Pekin, Washington CountyMar 2, 2012
2.75 inchesBaseballNew Pekin, Washington CountyMar 2, 2012
2.75 inchesBaseballNew Middletown, Harrison CountyMay 9, 2023

Record figures come from the Storm Events Database at NCEI, a reviewed log that trails live reports by 2 to 3 months. Records start in 1996 and averages cover 2005-2025.

Hail reports by month

Average hail reports per month within 25 miles of Louisville, 2005 to 2025
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Reports0.30.23.45.42.62.62.01.20.00.60.20.3

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