Hail history for Goshen, Indiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Goshen since 1956, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Goshen
- Last hail
- Jun 16, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 1, 2019
36 reports on 23 days since 1956 · #23 of 191 Indiana places
Hail map · Goshen
- 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 Goshen
The latest hail report in and around Goshen is from June 16, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on July 20, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Goshen logged 18 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is about twice the median Indiana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #23 of 191 Indiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Goshen accounts for 28% of the 129 reports filed in Elkhart 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 June 1, 2019 near 0.52 W Goshen.
Reports were up 25% in 2016–2025 (10) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2001, with 7 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (25% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Goshen 0.9
- Elkhart County 3.7
- Median Indiana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Goshen 11
- Elkhart County 37
- Median Indiana town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Goshen 6%
- Elkhart 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 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jun 13, 2022 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.52 W Goshen | Elkhart | — | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 1956 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Elkhart | — | 13:14 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.52 W Goshen | Elkhart | $1K | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 1992 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Elkhart | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Waterford Mills | Elkhart | $1K | 18:18 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 20 56%
- 1–2 in 14 39%
- 2 in + 2 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Waterford Mills | Elkhart | $1K | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 SE Waterford Mills | Elkhart | $500 | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.55 E Goshen | Elkhart | $1K | 14:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.52 W Goshen | Elkhart | $1K | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2022 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.49 SE Elkhart Midway Arpt | Elkhart | — | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | 2.49 SE Elkhart Midway Arpt | Elkhart | — | 12:41 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.52 W Goshen | Elkhart | — | 19:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.49 SE Elkhart Midway Arpt | Elkhart | — | 16:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 N Goshen | Elkhart | — | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.18 ESE Elkhart Midway Arpt | Elkhart | — | 16:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.73 NE (Gsh)goshen Arpt | Elkhart | — | 11:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 20, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | Goshen | Elkhart | — | 16:34 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Goshen
- Middlebury 15 km · 11
- Elkhart 17 km · 40
- Syracuse 18 km · 10
- Ligonier 23 km · 12
- Oswego 28 km · 12
- Mishawaka 30 km · 27
- North Webster 30 km · 14
- Granger 31 km · 15
Questions about hail in Goshen
How often does it hail in Goshen, Indiana?
36 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Goshen since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #23 of 191 Indiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Goshen?
Most reports come in May, June, September. May alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Goshen?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 1, 2019 near 0.52 W Goshen. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Goshen?
The most recent report in this data is from June 16, 2026 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Goshen had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was June 16, 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.