Hail history for Adair County, KY

Adair County has 47 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 32 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on March 2, 2012.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 47 since 1968

1″ or larger 32 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · March 2, 2012

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Adair County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Adair County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 47 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 24, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
January 1, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
January 1, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 20, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
July 20, 2018	1.75″	Golf ball
July 20, 2018	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 5, 2017	0.75″	Penny
May 10, 2016	1.75″	Golf ball

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Adair County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

September 24, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail was observed in Columbia.

July 20, 2018 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A report of hail a little larger than a golf ball came from a person near Columbia.

March 2, 2012 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Extensive hail damage was surveyed from several miles southwest of Columbia through Columbia in Adair County. Hail damage was maximized in Columbia where a home had hail break through the roof. A Wal-Mart store had 160 skylights damaged. According to the survey, hail damaged almost every windshield from the Metcalfe/Adair county line through Columbia.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	4	6	17	15	3

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Adair County

Has it ever hailed in Adair County?

Yes — 47 hail events have been recorded for Adair County, KY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 32 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Adair County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Adair County, KY is September 24, 2024, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Adair County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on March 2, 2012. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.