Hail history for Hobart, Indiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hobart since 2003, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Hobart
- Last hail
- Mar 10, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 15, 2007
12 reports on 9 days since 2003 · #137 of 191 Indiana places
Hail map · Hobart
- 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 Hobart
The latest hail report in and around Hobart is from March 10, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 5, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 7, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Hobart logged 10 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 11% more than the median Indiana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #137 of 191 Indiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Hobart accounts for 8% of the 148 reports filed in Lake 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 August 15, 2007 near Hobart.
Reports were down 33% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2024, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (33% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Hobart 0.5
- Lake County 4.8
- Median Indiana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Hobart 7
- Lake County 53
- Median Indiana town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Hobart 0%
- Lake 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 7, 2024 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hobart | Lake | 20:03 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.67 SE Hobart | Lake | 13:49 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4.5 E Merrillville | Lake | 05:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.38 S Cole Arpt | Lake | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Hobart | Lake | 21:13 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 0 0%
- 1–2 in 12 100%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Hobart | Lake | 21:13 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.82 SW Hobart | Lake | 13:51 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.67 SE Hobart | Lake | 13:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.03 E Glen Park | Lake | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SE Cole Arpt | Lake | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.61 E Deep River | Lake | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2015 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.38 S Cole Arpt | Lake | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 E Merrillville | Lake | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4.5 E Merrillville | Lake | 05:05 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Hobart | Lake | 20:03 local · NCEI |
| Aug 15, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Hobart | Lake | 19:59 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Hobart | Lake | 16:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Hobart
- Merrillville 6 km · 12
- Gary 10 km · 10
- Portage 12 km · 12
- Crown Point 13 km · 19
- Highland 16 km · 13
- Valparaiso 19 km · 29
- Hebron 22 km · 12
- Wanatah 33 km · 12
Questions about hail in Hobart
How often does it hail in Hobart, Indiana?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Hobart since 2003. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #137 of 191 Indiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Hobart?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Hobart?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 15, 2007 near Hobart. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Hobart?
The most recent report in this data is from March 10, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Hobart had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was March 10, 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.