Hail history for Mason County, KY

Mason County has 33 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: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on May 13, 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 33 since 1966

1″ or larger 20 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · May 13, 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 Mason County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 33 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 21, 2022	0.75″	Penny
April 3, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
May 1, 2016	0.88″	Nickel
April 22, 2016	0.88″	Nickel
April 8, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
April 8, 2015	2.0″	Hen egg
April 8, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
April 8, 2015	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

October 7, 2014 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Hail reported near the intersection of Tuckahoe Road and Minerva Tuckahoe Road.

March 23, 1995 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A severe thunderstorm formed over Pendleton County during the early morning hours of March 23rd, then moved east. Dime size hail was reported in Milford (Bracken County) and Sardis (Robertson County). Nickel size hail was reported in Falmouth (Pendleton County), and golfball size hail fell in Maysville (Mason County).

February 21, 1993 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Strong winds blew down two barns and a silo. In addition a house and several outbuildings were damaged.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	0	1	11	6	11	1

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 Mason County

Has it ever hailed in Mason County?

Yes — 33 hail events have been recorded for Mason County, KY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1966, including 20 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Mason County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Mason County, KY is August 21, 2022, 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 Mason County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on May 13, 1998. 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.