Hail history for Lebanon, Indiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lebanon since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lebanon
- Last hail
- Apr 14, 2026
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 6 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Jul 27, 1974
39 reports on 31 days since 1955 · #19 of 191 Indiana places
Hail map · Lebanon
- 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 Lebanon
The latest hail report in and around Lebanon is from April 14, 2026, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on March 19, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lebanon logged 23 reports on 16 hail days, about 1.1 reports a year. That is 2.6 times the median Indiana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #19 of 191 Indiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lebanon accounts for 30% of the 129 reports filed in Boone County.
8% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on July 27, 1974.
Reports were down 56% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (16). The busiest year was 2011, with 6 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (41% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lebanon 1.1
- Boone County 4.5
- Median Indiana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lebanon 16
- Boone County 46
- Median Indiana town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lebanon 8%
- Boone 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 7, 2023 | 3 | 1.60 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 1974 | 2.50 intennis ball | — | Boone | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Nov 15, 1955 | 2.25 inhen egg | — | Boone | 23:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | Lebanon | Boone | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lebanon | Boone | 18:08 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.43 ENE Hazelrigg | Boone | 17:35 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 14 36%
- 1–2 in 22 56%
- 2 in + 3 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.48 NNE Milledgeville | Boone | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | Lebanon | Boone | 18:53 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.53 W Lebanon Boone Co Arp | Boone | 18:08 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.60 inping pong ball | Lebanon | Boone | 00:35 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 0.87 SW Ulen | Boone | 00:35 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.06 W Lebanon | Boone | 00:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Lebanon | Boone | 18:08 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SE Lebanon | Boone | 14:54 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.43 ENE Hazelrigg | Boone | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | Lebanon | Boone | 17:18 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Lebanon | Boone | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Lebanon | Boone | 07:01 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lebanon
- Zionsville 13 km · 38
- Advance 14 km · 10
- Thorntown 16 km · 21
- Pittsboro 18 km · 10
- Brownsburg 23 km · 39
- North Salem 25 km · 17
- Westfield 26 km · 22
- Sheridan 27 km · 19
Questions about hail in Lebanon
How often does it hail in Lebanon, Indiana?
39 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lebanon since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.1 reports a year. That ranks #19 of 191 Indiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lebanon?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lebanon?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on July 27, 1974. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lebanon?
The most recent report in this data is from April 14, 2026 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lebanon had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 6 reports. The most recent was April 14, 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.