Hail history for Bright, Indiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bright since 2006, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bright
- Last hail
- Jun 25, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · Apr 28, 2016
12 reports on 8 days since 2006 · #133 of 191 Indiana places
Hail map · Bright
- 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 Bright
The latest hail report in and around Bright is from June 25, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on June 25, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bright logged 12 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 33% more than the median Indiana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #133 of 191 Indiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bright accounts for 22% of the 54 reports filed in Dearborn County.
0% 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 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on April 28, 2016 near 0.54 W Logan.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2023, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (50% of reports); 92% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bright 0.6
- Dearborn County 1.7
- Median Indiana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bright 8
- Dearborn County 23
- Median Indiana town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bright 0%
- Dearborn County 4%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2023 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.54 W Logan | Dearborn | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Bright | Dearborn | 23:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.33 SSW Logan | Dearborn | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Guilford | Dearborn | 18:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Bright | Dearborn | 19:53 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 33%
- 1–2 in 8 67%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.33 SSW Logan | Dearborn | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Guilford | Dearborn | 18:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 1.61 E Logan | Dearborn | 18:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Bright | Dearborn | 19:53 local · NCEI |
| Mar 1, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 W Bright | Dearborn | 06:33 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.54 W Logan | Dearborn | 15:53 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Bright | Dearborn | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Guilford | Dearborn | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Logan | Dearborn | 22:08 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Bright | Dearborn | 23:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 NNW Bright | Dearborn | 20:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Guilford | Dearborn | 20:11 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bright
- Brookville 25 km · 17
- Liberty 46 km · 16
- Holton 48 km · 12
- Connersville 54 km · 18
- Greensburg 57 km · 31
- Vevay 57 km · 13
Questions about hail in Bright
How often does it hail in Bright, Indiana?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bright since 2006. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #133 of 191 Indiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bright?
Most reports come in April, June, May. April alone accounts for 50% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bright?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on April 28, 2016 near 0.54 W Logan. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bright?
The most recent report in this data is from June 25, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bright had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was June 25, 2023.
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.