Hail history for Woodford County, KY

Woodford County has 20 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 16 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 5, 2007.

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 20 since 1982

1″ or larger 16 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 5, 2007

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 Woodford County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 20 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 30, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 10, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
July 27, 2014	2.0″	Hen egg
May 14, 2014	1.25″	Half dollar
March 15, 2012	1.75″	Golf ball
October 18, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
July 18, 2007	1.0″	Quarter
June 5, 2007	2.75″	Baseball

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

From the storm reports

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

August 10, 2021 · 1.0″ (quarter)

The emergency manager relayed a report the pea to quarter size hail fell on Chestnut Lane. A tree also got tangled in power lines on Paige Court.

July 27, 2014 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

The same supercell that brought hail and destructive winds to Lexington brought 2 inch hail to Woodford County.

May 10, 1995 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Dispatch reports golf ball-size hail and trees blown down.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	1	4	9	4	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 Woodford County

Has it ever hailed in Woodford County?

Yes — 20 hail events have been recorded for Woodford County, KY in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1982, including 16 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Woodford County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Woodford 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 Woodford County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 5, 2007. 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.