Hail history for Kenton County, KY

Kenton County has 53 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 26 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 8, 1998.

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 53 since 1960

1″ or larger 26 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 8, 1998

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 Kenton County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 53 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 30, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 14, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
April 14, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
April 2, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 17, 2019	0.75″	Penny
March 14, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
May 22, 2018	0.88″	Nickel
April 3, 2018	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

October 19, 2016 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Two cars were severely dented in the driveway in front of a house from the hail, also there was damage to the roof of the house. Other damage to the house included: seven wind screens completely damaged, a wood porch railing pitted, vinyl fascia, gutters and 2 garage doors severely dented. A medium size tree was also broken.

August 3, 2015 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The hail was reported along Otter Court.

April 8, 1998 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail accumulated several inches across the northern part of the county. Three inches of hail remained on the ground at 700 am EST.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	0	2	5	15	25	4

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 Kenton County

Has it ever hailed in Kenton County?

Yes — 53 hail events have been recorded for Kenton County, KY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 26 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Kenton County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Kenton County, KY is April 30, 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 Kenton County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 8, 1998. 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

All 120 Kentucky counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.