Hail history for Greenup County, KY

Greenup County has 60 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 23 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on September 14, 2011.

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 60 since 1976

1″ or larger 23 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · September 14, 2011

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 Greenup County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 60 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 14, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 10, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
May 21, 2018	0.88″	Nickel
June 4, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
May 27, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2012	0.88″	Nickel
March 28, 2012	0.88″	Nickel
March 28, 2012	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 4, 2014 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter size hail fell along Dry Fork Road.

September 14, 2011 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hen egg size hail damaged dozens of vehicles, including a rescue truck, 2 fire trucks and a camper. At least one patio glass door was damaged. Dents were left on roofs and awnings. Even a skylight to one house was damaged. One insurance agent had at least 2 dozen claims from the small community.

May 24, 1998 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Vehicular windshields were cracked.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	2	0	7	18	31	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 Greenup County

Has it ever hailed in Greenup County?

Yes — 60 hail events have been recorded for Greenup County, KY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1976, including 23 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Greenup County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Greenup County, KY is April 14, 2025, 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 Greenup County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on September 14, 2011. 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.