Hail history for Hancock County, Indiana
Every NOAA hail report filed in Hancock County since 1965, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Hancock County
- Last hail
- Jun 16, 2026
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.40 in
- teacup · Jun 18, 2021
85 reports on 57 days since 1965 · #33 of 93 Indiana counties
Hail map · Hancock 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 Hancock County
The latest hail report in Hancock County is from June 16, 2026, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on July 24, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hancock County logged 59 reports on 32 hail days, about 3.0 reports a year. That is 59% more than the median Indiana county (1.9 a year) and ranks #33 of 93 Indiana counties for all-time reports. Hancock County holds 1% of all 7,691 hail reports in Indiana.
12% 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 3.40 in (teacup) on June 18, 2021 near 1.38 N New Palestine.
Reports were down 45% in 2016–2025 (21) compared with 2006–2015 (38). The busiest year was 2012, with 16 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in April (21% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hancock County 3.0
- Median Indiana county 1.9
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hancock County 32
- Median Indiana county 23
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hancock County 12%
- Median Indiana county 5%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 7 | 7 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 13, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2021 | 3.40 inteacup | 1.38 N New Palestine | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 3.25 inteacup | 1.06 W New Palestine | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 3.25 inteacup | 2.12 W Gem | — | 18:29 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.38 N New Palestine | — | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 14, 2006 | 2.75 inbaseball | 2 N Greenfield | $5K | 18:22 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 26 31%
- 1–2 in 49 58%
- 2 in + 10 12%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.12 W Spring Lake | 19:38 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SE Greenfield | 21:02 local · NCEI |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NE Greenfield | 19:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Mc Cordsville | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 24, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.33 SSE Mohawk | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.38 N New Palestine | 15:21 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.61 SE Westland | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.87 NE Greenfield | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.53 W New Palestine | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 3.25 inteacup | 1.06 W New Palestine | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.38 N New Palestine | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 3.40 inteacup | 1.38 N New Palestine | 18:45 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Hancock County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Greenfield | 31 | 2.75 in |
| New Palestine | 15 | 3.40 in |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland | 8 | 7 | Jun 18, 2021 |
| Fortville | 4 | 4 | Aug 25, 2018 |
| McCordsville | 4 | 4 | Jul 24, 2023 |
| Warrington | 3 | 2 | Apr 1, 2012 |
| Willow Branch | 3 | 2 | Jul 18, 2006 |
| Carrollton | 2 | 2 | Sep 21, 2012 |
| Charlottesville | 2 | 2 | May 4, 2015 |
| Maxwell | 1 | 1 | May 30, 2008 |
Questions about hail in Hancock County
How often does it hail in Hancock County, Indiana?
85 hail reports have been logged in Hancock County since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 3.0 reports a year. That ranks #33 of 93 Indiana counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hancock County?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 21% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hancock County?
3.40 in (teacup size) on June 18, 2021 near 1.38 N New Palestine. 12% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hancock County?
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 Hancock County had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 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.