Hail history for Charlestown, Indiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Charlestown since 1977, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Charlestown
- Last hail
- Jan 12, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 1, 2016
21 reports on 17 days since 1977 · #65 of 191 Indiana places
Hail map · Charlestown
- 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 Charlestown
The latest hail report in and around Charlestown is from January 12, 2023, 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 January 12, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Charlestown logged 12 reports on 10 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 #65 of 191 Indiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Charlestown accounts for 17% of the 121 reports filed in Clark 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 1, 2016 near Charlestown.
Reports were up 100% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2016, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (48% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Charlestown 0.6
- Clark County 4.2
- Median Indiana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Charlestown 10
- Clark County 47
- Median Indiana town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Charlestown 0%
- Clark County 8%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 20, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Charlestown | Clark | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Charlestown | Clark | 06:45 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Charlestown | Clark | 19:06 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Charlestown | Clark | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Charlestown | Clark | 15:10 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 24%
- 1–2 in 16 76%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 N Charlestown | Clark | — | 05:38 local · NCEI |
| Aug 20, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.28 ESE Charlestown | Clark | — | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Charlestown | Clark | — | 19:48 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.76 N Charlestown | Clark | $25K | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 SE Charlestown | Clark | — | 14:16 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Charlestown | Clark | — | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Charlestown | Clark | — | 14:14 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 3 NE Charlestown | Clark | — | 02:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | Charlestown | Clark | — | 18:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Charlestown | Clark | — | 10:14 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Charlestown | Clark | — | 06:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Charlestown | Clark | — | 14:48 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Charlestown
- Sellersburg 10 km · 23
- Jeffersonville 11 km · 18
- Memphis 11 km · 10
- Clarksville 15 km · 11
- Henryville 15 km · 11
- New Albany 19 km · 25
- Floyds Knobs 22 km · 15
- Georgetown 29 km · 11
Questions about hail in Charlestown
How often does it hail in Charlestown, Indiana?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Charlestown since 1977. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #65 of 191 Indiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Charlestown?
Most reports come in May, April, August. May alone accounts for 48% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Charlestown?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 1, 2016 near Charlestown. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Charlestown?
The most recent report in this data is from January 12, 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 Charlestown 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 January 12, 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.