Hail history for Columbus, Indiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Columbus since 1963, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Columbus
- Last hail
- Feb 19, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 25, 2011
30 reports on 26 days since 1963 · #35 of 191 Indiana places
Hail map · Columbus
- 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 Columbus
The latest hail report in and around Columbus is from February 19, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on May 16, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Columbus logged 17 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 89% more than the median Indiana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #35 of 191 Indiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Columbus accounts for 45% of the 67 reports filed in Bartholomew 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 25, 2011 near 1.21 SE Riverview Acres.
Reports were down 45% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2006, with 5 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Columbus 0.8
- Bartholomew County 1.9
- Median Indiana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Columbus 13
- Bartholomew County 22
- Median Indiana town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Columbus 0%
- Bartholomew County 2%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 16, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.21 SE Riverview Acres | Bartholomew | 20:01 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.63 SSE Riverview Acres | Bartholomew | 19:57 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 1983 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Bartholomew | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 1980 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jackson | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 1989 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Bartholomew | 21:20 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 10 33%
- 1–2 in 20 67%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSE Bakalar Muni Arpt | Bartholomew | 19:52 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.07 W East Columbus | Bartholomew | 19:16 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NE Prentis Corners | Bartholomew | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.61 W Riverview Acres | Bartholomew | 08:17 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | 1.75 WNW East Columbus | Bartholomew | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 0.78 W Columbus Arpt | Bartholomew | 11:25 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.38 N Garden City | Bartholomew | 13:56 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.35 WSW Riverview Acres | Bartholomew | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 17, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.46 WNW East Columbus | Bartholomew | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.21 SE Riverview Acres | Bartholomew | 20:01 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.63 SSE Riverview Acres | Bartholomew | 19:57 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.07 W Garden City | Bartholomew | 19:49 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Columbus
- Edinburgh 17 km · 17
- Hope 17 km · 11
- Nashville 27 km · 18
- Seymour 29 km · 24
- North Vernon 33 km · 16
- Franklin 34 km · 22
- Greensburg 40 km · 31
- Shelbyville 40 km · 22
Questions about hail in Columbus
How often does it hail in Columbus, Indiana?
30 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Columbus since 1963. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #35 of 191 Indiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Columbus?
Most reports come in May, June, March. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Columbus?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 25, 2011 near 1.21 SE Riverview Acres. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Columbus?
The most recent report in this data is from February 19, 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 Columbus had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was February 19, 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.