Hail history for Decatur, Indiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Decatur since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Decatur
- Last hail
- Apr 2, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 10, 2011
31 reports on 21 days since 1983 · #30 of 191 Indiana places
Hail map · Decatur
- 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 Decatur
The latest hail report in and around Decatur is from April 2, 2025, 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 April 2, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Decatur 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 #30 of 191 Indiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Decatur accounts for 40% of the 78 reports filed in Adams County.
3% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 10, 2011 near Decatur.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2011, with 6 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (32% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Decatur 0.6
- Adams County 1.7
- Median Indiana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Decatur 8
- Adams County 19
- Median Indiana town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Decatur 3%
- Adams County 3%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | Decatur | Adams | 16:14 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Decatur | Adams | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 1983 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Adams | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 1983 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Adams | 13:25 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2001 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1 NE Decatur | Adams | 19:30 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 55%
- 1–2 in 13 42%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | Decatur | Adams | $1K | 07:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Decatur | Adams | $1K | 17:04 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | Decatur | Adams | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.25 ESE Monmouth | Adams | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Nov 17, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Decatur | Adams | — | 16:26 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Decatur | Adams | — | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 NE Sage Arpt | Adams | — | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Rivare | Adams | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 2.50 intennis ball | Decatur | Adams | — | 16:14 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Decatur | Adams | — | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | Decatur | Adams | — | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.05 E Monmouth | Adams | — | 12:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Decatur
- Berne 19 km · 10
- Ossian 21 km · 14
- Bluffton 23 km · 37
- Fort Wayne 34 km · 165
- Roanoke 41 km · 14
- Leo-Cedarville 44 km · 11
- Portland 44 km · 10
- Warren 45 km · 20
Questions about hail in Decatur
How often does it hail in Decatur, Indiana?
31 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Decatur since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #30 of 191 Indiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Decatur?
Most reports come in May, August, June. May alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Decatur?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 10, 2011 near Decatur. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Decatur?
The most recent report in this data is from April 2, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Decatur 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 April 2, 2025.
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.