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Hail history for Christian County, KY
Christian County has 139 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 75 of them 1″ or larger and 9 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.5″ (softball) on June 7, 2006.
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.
When it hails in Christian County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Christian County's peak: May.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 0.88″ | Nickel | |
| 0.88″ | Nickel | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 0.88″ | Nickel | |
| 0.75″ | Penny |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Christian County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.0″ (quarter)
Hail estimated at quarter size was reported near Crofton.
· 3.0″ (tea cup)
Hen egg to baseball size hail occurred. Damage was reported. A hailstone saved by a weather spotter was 3 inches in diameter even after it had melted slightly before being placed in a freezer.
· 3.5″ (softball)
A report of tea-cup to grapefruit size hail was received 5 miles south of Herndon through the NSSL Severe Hail Verification Experiment. A few reports of nickel to half-dollar size hail were received from Herndon to 8 miles south of Hopkinsville. Winds were estimated near 55 MPH with the hail 8 miles south of Hopkinsville.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 41 | 47 | 21 |
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 Christian County
Has it ever hailed in Christian County?
Yes — 139 hail events have been recorded for Christian County, KY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 75 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Christian County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Christian County, KY is May 16, 2025, with 0.88″ (nickel) 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 Christian County?
3.5″ (softball), recorded on June 7, 2006. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. 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.
More Kentucky hail history
- Jefferson County 207
- Pulaski County 150
- Daviess County 146
- Pike County 138
- Warren County 131
- Laurel County 129
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.