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Hail history for Daviess County, KY
Daviess County has 146 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 87 of them 1″ or larger and 9 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on May 25, 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 Daviess County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Daviess County's peak: May.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 2.0″ | Hen egg | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Daviess County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 0.75″ (penny)
Report of hail measured to penny size was submitted via mPING. Time was estimated by radar.
· 2.75″ (baseball)
A severe storm produced a swath of hail up to the size of baseballs and wind gusts up to 50 mph from near St Joseph through the south and east sides of Owensboro. The area of Cummins Road just south of St Joseph sustained the most significant damage. Several homes sustained broken siding and windows, as well as roof damage.
· 3.0″ (tea cup)
Hailstones ranged from the size of golf balls to slightly larger than baseballs. The largest hail was just west of Moseleyville, where a resident snapped a photo of hail measuring 3 inches in diameter alongside a tape measure. The hail dented the resident's metal building and metal carport roof.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 51 | 41 | 25 |
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 Daviess County
Has it ever hailed in Daviess County?
Yes — 146 hail events have been recorded for Daviess County, KY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1971, including 87 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Daviess County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Daviess County, KY is September 4, 2025, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Daviess County?
3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on May 25, 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
- Christian County 139
- 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.