Hail history for Anderson, Indiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Anderson since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Anderson
- Last hail
- Aug 11, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 18, 2000
48 reports on 29 days since 1980 · #9 of 191 Indiana places
Hail map · Anderson
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Anderson
The latest hail report in and around Anderson is from August 11, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on August 11, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Anderson logged 29 reports on 12 hail days, about 1.4 reports a year. That is 3.2 times the median Indiana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #9 of 191 Indiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Anderson accounts for 32% of the 150 reports filed in Madison County.
4% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median Indiana town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.75 in (baseball) on May 18, 2000 near Anderson.
Reports were up 42% in 2016–2025 (17) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2006, with 9 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (29% of reports); 48% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Anderson 1.4
- Madison County 4.0
- Median Indiana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Anderson 12
- Madison County 35
- Median Indiana town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Anderson 4%
- Madison County 3%
- Median Indiana town on this site 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 2 | 1.25 in | View |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2000 | 2.75 inbaseball | Anderson | Madison | $15.0 million | 13:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 2.00 inhen egg | Anderson Muni Arpt | Madison | — | 15:27 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.66 WSW Gridley | Madison | — | 13:54 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 NW Woodlawn Hgts | Madison | — | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 WNW Anderson | Madison | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 22 46%
- 1–2 in 24 50%
- 2 in + 2 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 W Chesterfield | Madison | 12:40 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 SSE Anderson | Madison | 12:35 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.26 WNW Anderson Ace Arpt | Madison | 20:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | 0.87 NW Woodlawn Hgts | Madison | 22:11 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 W Woodlawn Hgts | Madison | 22:11 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Anderson | Madison | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.26 WNW Anderson Ace Arpt | Madison | 13:54 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.66 WSW Gridley | Madison | 13:54 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.53 E Anderson | Madison | 11:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.48 SSW Edgewood | Madison | 18:02 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 NW Woodlawn Hgts | Madison | 16:08 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.88 WNW Edgewood | Madison | 16:06 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Anderson
- Middletown 13 km · 10
- Alexandria 19 km · 11
- Yorktown 19 km · 11
- Elwood 24 km · 23
- Muncie 28 km · 66
- Fishers 28 km · 31
- Noblesville 28 km · 29
- Summitville 28 km · 14
Questions about hail in Anderson
How often does it hail in Anderson, Indiana?
48 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Anderson since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #9 of 191 Indiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Anderson?
Most reports come in March, June, August. March alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Anderson?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 18, 2000 near Anderson. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Anderson?
The most recent report in this data is from August 11, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Anderson had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was August 11, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.