Hail history for Grant County, KY

Grant County has 40 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 20 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on March 14, 2024.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 40 since 1968

1″ or larger 20 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · March 14, 2024

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 Grant County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 40 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 14, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 14, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
May 19, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
April 29, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
August 3, 2015	1.75″	Golf ball
August 3, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
August 3, 2015	0.88″	Nickel
April 8, 2015	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

May 16, 2000 · 0.75″ (penny)

Hail fell and accumulated so that it was still on the ground 12 hours later.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	5	2	5	12	13	2

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 Grant County

Has it ever hailed in Grant County?

Yes — 40 hail events have been recorded for Grant County, KY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 20 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Grant County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Grant County, KY is March 14, 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 Grant County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on March 14, 2024. 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.