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Hail history for Monticello, KY
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Monticello on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 8, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Monticello
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Cooper 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Monticello |
| May 8, 2025 | 2.75 in baseball | Spann, Monticello, Monticello Wayne Airport 6 hail reports · closest near the center of Monticello |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Monticello by year
When hail season peaks near Monticello
Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (5) and May (5).
Largest hail storms near Monticello
May 8, 2025 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Spann (4 mi from Monticello)
National Weather Service description (English): Multiple pictures on social media showed baseball sized hail in Monticello. One such photo and stone was near the intersection of State Highway 3285 and State Highway 776.Feb 18, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Monticello (1 mi from Monticello)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was observed at the intersection of Highways 90 and 1275.Apr 26, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mill Spgs (8 mi from Monticello)
National Weather Service description (English): The sheriff reported golf ball size hail in Mill Springs. This was relayed by 911 dispatch.Jul 27, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Parnell (5 mi from Monticello)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was observed in the community of Eadsville.Jun 26, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cabell (8 mi from Monticello)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail occurred in Murl near Hwy 1546.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Monticello
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2021 | EF1 | Cabell 10 mi from Monticello |
| May 2, 2010 | EF2 | Betsey 8 mi from Monticello |
| Apr 11, 2008 | EF2 | Wait 10 mi from Monticello |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Monticello
136 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Monticello since 2006, on 85 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Aug 31, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | damage reported | Monticello 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Monticello 1 wind report |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Slat, Monticello Wayne Airport 2 wind reports |
| May 17, 2025 | 59 mph, estimated | Cedarcrest, Parnell, Monticello 4 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Monticello Wayne Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Monticello 1 wind report |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Ramsey Is 1 wind report |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Susie 1 wind report |
| Aug 31, 2024 | 61 mph, measured | Parnell 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 67 mph, estimated | Murl 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Monticello; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Monticello.
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