Numerous showers and storms fired during the afternoon and evening of the 19th in the vicinity of a wavering frontal boundary over eastern Kentucky.  High amounts of instability and ample shear favored splitting supercells. While there were many reports of dime to quarter-sized hail, two particularly intense storms produced up to egg-size hail near Jackson and Stanton.

Hail in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-22 18:40:00 to 19-MAY-22 18:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Public

A member of the public shared a picture of golf to egg-sized (1.75 to 2.00 inch) hail from the vicinity of the Jackson Ace Hardware.

Hail in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-22 15:27:00 to 19-MAY-22 15:27:00 (EST-5)
Location: GRAY HAWK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

An individual near Gray Hawk reported quarter-sized (1.00 inch) hail.

Hail in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-22 15:23:00 to 19-MAY-22 15:23:00 (EST-5)
Location: KEAVY
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported nickel-sized (0.88 inch) hail near Keavy.

Hail in KNOX, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-22 15:43:00 to 19-MAY-22 15:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: FLAT LICK
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter reported quarter-sized (1.00 inch) hail near the Flat Lick community.

Hail in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-22 19:45:00 to 19-MAY-22 19:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: BOSCO
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

A member of the public reported hail slightly larger than a quarter (1.00 inch) near Salt Lick Creek.

Hail in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-22 18:45:00 to 19-MAY-22 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

A picture on social media showed approximately quarter-sized (1 inch) hail along Highland Avenue in Jackson.

Hail in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-22 18:45:00 to 19-MAY-22 18:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 1.50 
Reported by: Social Media

Pictures on social media showed up to ping pong ball-sized (1.50 inch) hail in the vicinity of Fire Station Rd.

Hail in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-22 19:52:00 to 19-MAY-22 19:52:00 (EST-5)
Location: DRIFT
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

A member of the public reported approximately quarter-sized (1.00 inch) hail near Langley.

Hail in FLOYD, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-22 19:54:00 to 19-MAY-22 19:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: HUNTER
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

A social media report showed approximately quarter-sized (1.00 inch) hail near Printer.

Hail in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-22 15:45:00 to 19-MAY-22 15:45:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARISTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Picture on social media showed approximately quarter-sized (1.00 inch) hail at Levi Jackson Wilderness Park.

Hail in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-22 15:42:00 to 19-MAY-22 15:42:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDGAP
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The public reported quarter-sized (1.00 inch) hail around the Sandy Gap Elementary School.

Thunderstorm Wind in WOLFE, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-22 18:38:00 to 19-MAY-22 18:38:00 (EST-5)
Location: BAPTIST
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.60K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The local highway department reported a tree blown down by thunderstorm winds in Baptist. Pea-sized hail was also observed.

Hail in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-22 18:44:00 to 19-MAY-22 18:44:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKATAWA
Magnitude: 2.00 
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Pictures on social media showed approximately egg-sized (2 inch) hail along KY-30 W between White Pine and Mulberry lanes. Hail damage to multiple vehicles was reported.

Hail in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-22 18:47:00 to 19-MAY-22 18:47:00 (EST-5)
Location: JACKSON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Social Media

Pictures on social media show approximately half dollar-sized (1.25 inch) hail along Lakeside Drive.

Hail in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-22 17:36:00 to 19-MAY-22 17:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: EVARTS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

Pictures on social media showed approximately quarter-sized (1.00 inch) hail near Evarts.

Hail in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-22 18:43:00 to 19-MAY-22 18:43:00 (EST-5)
Location: QUICKSAND
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: NWS Employee

A NWS employee reported half dollar-sized (1.25 inch) hail near the Happy Church off of Quicksand Rd.

Hail in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-22 13:54:00 to 19-MAY-22 13:54:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHTOP
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

The public reported half dollar-sized (1.25 inch) hail approximately 2 miles west of Hightop.

Hail in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-22 14:17:00 to 19-MAY-22 14:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: LESBAS
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The public reported quarter-sized (1.00 inch) hail approximately 1 miles west northwest of Brock.

Hail in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-22 16:05:00 to 19-MAY-22 16:05:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINEVILLE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

Picture of approximately quarter-sized (1.00 inch) hail in the Pineville area was relayed via social media.

Hail in BELL, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-22 16:03:00 to 19-MAY-22 16:03:00 (EST-5)
Location: BLANCHE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The public reported approximately quarter-sized (1.00 inch) hail in the Arjay community.

Hail in WHITLEY, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-22 15:11:00 to 19-MAY-22 15:11:00 (EST-5)
Location: ROCKHOLDS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Public

The public reported approximately half dollar-sized (1.25 inch) hail near the community of Rockholds.

Hail in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-22 15:39:00 to 19-MAY-22 15:39:00 (EST-5)
Location: PINE GROVE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The public reported half dollar-sized (1.25 inch) hail along I-75 approximately 2 miles north northwest of Lily.

Hail in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-22 15:40:00 to 19-MAY-22 15:40:00 (EST-5)
Location: FARISTON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Public

The public reported approximately quarter-sized (1.00 inch) hail near Fariston.

Hail in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-22 16:17:00 to 19-MAY-22 16:17:00 (EST-5)
Location: MARTINS FORK
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

The public reported nickel-sized (0.88 inch) hail approximately 1 mile east southeast of the PeePace Store.

Hail in POWELL, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-22 16:36:00 to 19-MAY-22 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: XENA
Magnitude: 2.00 
Reported by: Public

A picture on social media showed approximately golf ball to egg-sized (1.75 to 2.00 inch) hail along Hall Hill Rd.

Hail in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-22 18:34:00 to 19-MAY-22 18:34:00 (EST-5)
Location: ELKATAWA
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

A picture on social media showed approximately quarter-sized (1.00 inch) hail along Belcher Fork-Puncheon Rd.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-22 17:36:00 to 19-MAY-22 17:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: BENHAM
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Crop damage: 0.60K
Reported by: Public

A member of the public reported a tree blown down onto Mountain Street in Lynch, KY.

Thunderstorm Wind in HARLAN, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-22 16:36:00 to 19-MAY-22 16:36:00 (EST-5)
Location: BROOKSIDE
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 0.20K
Crop damage: 0.60K
Reported by: Department of Highways

The Harlan County Highway Department reported that thunderstorm winds had blown down a tree onto KY-38 near Brookside.

Hail in BATH, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-22 18:12:00 to 19-MAY-22 18:12:00 (EST-5)
Location: YALE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Reported by: Social Media

Reports on social media indicated approximately quarter-sized (1.00 inch) hail at Tallega.

Hail in BREATHITT, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-22 18:30:00 to 19-MAY-22 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Location: JUAN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 1.00K
Reported by: Social Media

A picture on social media showed approximately half dollar-sized (1.25 inch) hail stone along KY-30 W in the vicinity of the Shoulderblade community. Hail damage to a vehicle was reported.

Hail in JACKSON, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-22 15:33:00 to 19-MAY-22 15:33:00 (EST-5)
Location: SANDGAP
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: Public

Public report on social media indicated approximately nickel-sized (0.88 inch) hail near Sand Gap.

Hail in LAUREL, KENTUCKY
From 19-MAY-22 13:56:00 to 19-MAY-22 13:56:00 (EST-5)
Location: HIGHTOP
Magnitude: 1.25 
Reported by: Emergency Manager

The county emergency manager reported a storm producing half dollar-sized (1.25 inch) hail at Hightop.