Hail history for Hamilton County, Indiana
Every NOAA hail report filed in Hamilton County since 1965, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hamilton County
- Last hail
- Aug 11, 2026
- 0.25 in, pea size · preliminary
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 8
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 11 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Jun 2, 2009
188 reports on 84 days since 1965 · #5 of 93 Indiana counties
Hail map · Hamilton County
- 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 Hamilton County
The latest hail report in Hamilton County is from August 11, 2026, 0.25 in (pea size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 8 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on June 25, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hamilton County logged 130 reports on 45 hail days, about 6.5 reports a year. That is 3.5 times the median Indiana county (1.9 a year) and ranks #5 of 93 Indiana counties for all-time reports. Hamilton County holds 2% of all 7,691 hail reports in Indiana.
5% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 5% for the median Indiana county. The largest hail on record here is 2.75 in (baseball) on June 2, 2009 near 1.48 NNE Indianapolis Metro A.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (52) compared with 2006–2015 (78). The busiest year was 2006, with 32 reports on 7 days. Hail here peaks in April (31% of reports); 61% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hamilton County 6.5
- Median Indiana county 1.9
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hamilton County 45
- Median Indiana county 23
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hamilton County 5%
- Median Indiana county 5%
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 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 7 | 4 | 11 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 12 | 3 | 15 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 10 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1 | 0.25 in | View |
| May 16, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 24, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 2 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 2 | 2.50 in | — |
| Jun 6, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2009 | 2.75 inbaseball | 1.48 NNE Indianapolis Metro A | $50K | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2000 | 2.75 inbaseball | Sheridan | $5.0 million | 13:26 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | Sheridan | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2009 | 2.50 intennis ball | 1.38 S Fishers | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.38 S Fishers | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 71 38%
- 1–2 in 108 57%
- 2 in + 9 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 0.25 inpea | 3 SE Noblesville | 18:04 UTC · NWS prelim. |
| May 16, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.74 ENE Carmel | 19:39 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.74 NE Eagletown | 20:30 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.82 W Home Place | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.59 E Clarksville | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.45 N Carmel | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.26 ENE Eagletown | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Arcadia | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.48 E Cicero | 15:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | Sheridan | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.05 ESE Hortonville | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.1 WSW Home Place | 18:35 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Hamilton County
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia | 5 | 5 | Jul 17, 2023 |
| Fishersburg | 1 | 1 | Apr 1, 2012 |
Questions about hail in Hamilton County
How often does it hail in Hamilton County, Indiana?
188 hail reports have been logged in Hamilton County since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 6.5 reports a year. That ranks #5 of 93 Indiana counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hamilton County?
Most reports come in April, March, May. April alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hamilton County?
2.75 in (baseball size) on June 2, 2009 near 1.48 NNE Indianapolis Metro A. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hamilton County?
The most recent report in this data is from August 11, 2026 (0.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hamilton County had in the last five years?
8 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 11 reports. The most recent was August 11, 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.