Hail history for Bloomington, Indiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bloomington since 1978, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bloomington
- Last hail
- Apr 27, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 8
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 12 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 19, 2017
66 reports on 43 days since 1978 · #7 of 191 Indiana places
Hail map · Bloomington
- 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 Bloomington
The latest hail report in and around Bloomington is from April 27, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 8 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.80 in on April 2, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bloomington logged 43 reports on 26 hail days, about 2.1 reports a year. That is 4.8 times the median Indiana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #7 of 191 Indiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bloomington accounts for 57% of the 115 reports filed in Monroe County.
6% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 19, 2017 near 1.27 WNW Bloomington.
Reports were down 46% in 2016–2025 (15) compared with 2006–2015 (28). The busiest year was 2006, with 14 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in April (33% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bloomington 2.1
- Monroe County 3.8
- Median Indiana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bloomington 26
- Monroe County 40
- Median Indiana town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bloomington 6%
- Monroe County 5%
- 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 | 5 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 5 | 1.25 in | — |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 1 | 1.80 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1 | 0.95 in | — |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2017 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.27 WNW Bloomington | Monroe | 13:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 2.00 inhen egg | Bloomington | Monroe | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2003 | 2.00 inhen egg | Bloomington | Monroe | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 1981 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Monroe | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 1.80 ingolf ball | 1.75 SE Bloomington | Monroe | 11:17 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 26 39%
- 1–2 in 36 55%
- 2 in + 4 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSE Bloomington | Monroe | 15:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Clear Creek | Monroe | 14:54 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.61 W Bloomington | Monroe | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Bloomington | Monroe | 14:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.75 SE Kirby | Monroe | 14:44 local · NCEI |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.48 SSE Bloomington | Monroe | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.48 NNW Hunters | Monroe | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 1.80 ingolf ball | 1.75 SE Bloomington | Monroe | 11:17 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 0.95 innickel | 1.75 SE Kirby | Monroe | 11:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Bloomington | Monroe | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Broadview | Monroe | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSE Bloomington | Monroe | 15:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bloomington
- Ellettsville 12 km · 16
- Spencer 25 km · 20
- Nashville 25 km · 18
- Paragon 26 km · 19
- Martinsville 29 km · 27
- Bedford 34 km · 35
- Bloomfield 39 km · 10
- Worthington 40 km · 14
Questions about hail in Bloomington
How often does it hail in Bloomington, Indiana?
66 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bloomington since 1978. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.1 reports a year. That ranks #7 of 191 Indiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bloomington?
Most reports come in April, June, May. April alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bloomington?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 19, 2017 near 1.27 WNW Bloomington. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bloomington?
The most recent report in this data is from April 27, 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 Bloomington had in the last five years?
8 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 12 reports. The most recent was April 27, 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.