Hail history for Warren County, KY

Warren County has 131 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 83 of them 1″ or larger and 8 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on April 18, 1969.

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 131 since 1965

1″ or larger 83 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 8 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · April 18, 1969

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 Warren County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 131 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 16, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
May 16, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
May 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 16, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 16, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 16, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 16, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 16, 2025	2.5″	Tennis ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 16, 2025 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Baseball sized hail was observed on the south side of Bowling Green.

May 16, 2025 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A hailstorm moved through the Plum Springs area, with hail lasting for 10 minutes. The largest hailstones were baseball size, with the average hailstone being golf ball size.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	4	3	3	17	47	29	28

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 Warren County

Has it ever hailed in Warren County?

Yes — 131 hail events have been recorded for Warren County, KY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1965, including 83 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Warren County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Warren County, KY is May 16, 2025, with 2.0″ (hen egg) 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 Warren County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on April 18, 1969. 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

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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.