Hail history for Lyon County, KY

Lyon County has 25 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 11 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on April 23, 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 25 since 1985

1″ or larger 11 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · April 23, 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 Lyon County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 25 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 2, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
May 29, 2012	0.75″	Penny
April 23, 2011	1.75″	Golf ball
April 19, 2011	0.75″	Penny
May 27, 2009	1.0″	Quarter
February 20, 2007	1.0″	Quarter
April 2, 2006	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

May 16, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail estimated at quarter size was reported in Kuttawa.

April 23, 2011 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf-ball hail was reported at the state penitentiary.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	3	8	9	3	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 Lyon County

Has it ever hailed in Lyon County?

Yes — 25 hail events have been recorded for Lyon County, KY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1985, including 11 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lyon County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lyon County, KY is May 16, 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 Lyon County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on April 23, 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.