Hail history for Marion, Indiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marion since 1957, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Marion
- Last hail
- Mar 22, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.25 in
- hen egg · Jul 5, 1961
43 reports on 30 days since 1957 · #14 of 191 Indiana places
Hail map · Marion
- 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 Marion
The latest hail report in and around Marion is from March 22, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on March 22, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Marion logged 25 reports on 15 hail days, about 1.3 reports a year. That is 2.8 times the median Indiana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #14 of 191 Indiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Marion accounts for 38% of the 113 reports filed in Grant County.
2% 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 2.25 in (hen egg) on July 5, 1961.
Reports were down 53% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (17). The busiest year was 2011, with 7 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (23% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Marion 1.3
- Grant County 2.5
- Median Indiana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Marion 15
- Grant County 28
- Median Indiana town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Marion 2%
- Grant 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 1961 | 2.25 inhen egg | — | Grant | 10:11 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Roseburg | Grant | 18:11 local · NCEI |
| Oct 13, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 E Shady Hills | Grant | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Oct 13, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.67 E Davis | Grant | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2005 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Marion | Grant | 18:12 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 22 51%
- 1–2 in 20 47%
- 2 in + 1 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 N Shady Hills | Grant | $1K | 18:41 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNW Home Corner | Grant | $1K | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.76 N Shady Hills | Grant | — | 06:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Shady Hills | Grant | — | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.6 NW Shady Hills | Grant | — | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Home Corner | Grant | — | 18:03 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.74 SW Shady Hills | Grant | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 1.74 SE Shady Hills | Grant | — | 17:19 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 SE Shady Hills | Grant | — | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.26 ENE Marion | Grant | — | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 0.87 SE Shady Hills | Grant | — | 12:48 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SE Shady Hills | Grant | — | 18:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Marion
- Gas City 9 km · 16
- Summitville 24 km · 14
- Warren 25 km · 20
- Hartford City 27 km · 34
- Greentown 27 km · 14
- Wabash 32 km · 24
- Alexandria 32 km · 11
- Elwood 34 km · 23
Questions about hail in Marion
How often does it hail in Marion, Indiana?
43 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Marion since 1957. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.3 reports a year. That ranks #14 of 191 Indiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Marion?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Marion?
2.25 in (hen egg size) on July 5, 1961. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Marion?
The most recent report in this data is from March 22, 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 Marion had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was March 22, 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.