Hail history for Avon, Indiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Avon since 1970, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Avon
- Last hail
- Mar 3, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Apr 19, 1996
40 reports on 27 days since 1970 · #16 of 191 Indiana places
Hail map · Avon
- 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 Avon
The latest hail report in and around Avon is from March 3, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on March 3, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Avon logged 26 reports on 14 hail days, about 1.3 reports a year. That is 2.9 times the median Indiana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #16 of 191 Indiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Avon accounts for 19% of the 212 reports filed in Hendricks County.
5% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on April 19, 1996 near Avon.
Reports were down 92% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (24). The busiest year was 2012, with 13 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in April (25% of reports); 43% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Avon 1.3
- Hendricks County 6.9
- Median Indiana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Avon 14
- Hendricks County 45
- Median Indiana town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Avon 5%
- Hendricks County 6%
- 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 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 24, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 1996 | 3.00 inteacup | Avon | Hendricks | 19:04 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.27 WSW Avon | Hendricks | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Avon | Hendricks | 01:03 local · NCEI |
| Aug 29, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Hendricks | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 1970 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Hendricks | 15:45 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 17 43%
- 1–2 in 21 53%
- 2 in + 2 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Avon | Hendricks | 19:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 1.38 S Avon | Hendricks | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Sep 28, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Avon | Hendricks | 12:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.27 ESE Avon | Hendricks | 20:56 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Avon | Hendricks | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.74 SW Westwood | Hendricks | 18:17 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Avon | Hendricks | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.74 ESE Avon | Hendricks | 18:14 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.23 WSW Avon | Hendricks | 18:14 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.27 ESE Avon | Hendricks | 18:14 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.27 WSW Avon | Hendricks | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.27 ENE Avon | Hendricks | 18:11 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Avon
- Plainfield 8 km · 44
- Brownsburg 8 km · 39
- Danville 9 km · 24
- Pittsboro 14 km · 10
- Mooresville 18 km · 25
- Indianapolis 21 km · 349
- Monrovia 21 km · 13
- North Salem 24 km · 17
Questions about hail in Avon
How often does it hail in Avon, Indiana?
40 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Avon since 1970. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.3 reports a year. That ranks #16 of 191 Indiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Avon?
Most reports come in April, September, March. April alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Avon?
3.00 in (teacup size) on April 19, 1996 near Avon. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Avon?
The most recent report in this data is from March 3, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Avon had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was March 3, 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.