Hail history for Kentland, Indiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kentland since 1970, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Kentland
- Last hail
- Jul 27, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Sep 11, 2000
15 reports on 15 days since 1970 · #103 of 191 Indiana places
Hail map · Kentland
- 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 Kentland
The latest hail report in and around Kentland is from July 27, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 27, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Kentland logged 5 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 44% less than the median Indiana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #103 of 191 Indiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Kentland accounts for 24% of the 63 reports filed in Newton County.
7% 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 September 11, 2000 near Kentland.
The busiest year was 2003, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (20% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Kentland 0.3
- Newton County 1.6
- Median Indiana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Kentland 5
- Newton County 26
- Median Indiana town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Kentland 7%
- Newton 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2000 | 2.00 inhen egg | Kentland | Newton | 23:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 19, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.05 W Kentland | Newton | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Earl Park | Benton | 21:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 1987 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Newton | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 1984 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Newton | 18:00 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 6 40%
- 1–2 in 8 53%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | Kentland | Newton | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | Kentland | Newton | 17:32 local · NCEI |
| Sep 19, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.05 W Kentland | Newton | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.79 W Kentland | Newton | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Kentland | Newton | 16:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 13, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Kentland | Newton | 23:15 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Kentland | Newton | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Kentland | Newton | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 4, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Kentland | Newton | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 N Earl Park | Benton | 21:46 local · NCEI |
| Sep 11, 2000 | 2.00 inhen egg | Kentland | Newton | 23:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 1987 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Newton | 17:22 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Kentland
- Morocco 19 km · 15
- Fowler 21 km · 15
- Remington 27 km · 10
- Boswell 29 km · 15
- Rensselaer 32 km · 15
- Roselawn 44 km · 11
- Brookston 53 km · 12
- Williamsport 56 km · 11
Questions about hail in Kentland
How often does it hail in Kentland, Indiana?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Kentland since 1970. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #103 of 191 Indiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Kentland?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 20% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Kentland?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on September 11, 2000 near Kentland. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Kentland?
The most recent report in this data is from July 27, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Kentland had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was July 27, 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.