Hail history for Muncie, Indiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Muncie since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Muncie
- Last hail
- Mar 22, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Mar 14, 2024
66 reports on 41 days since 1974 · #8 of 191 Indiana places
Hail map · Muncie
- 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 Muncie
The latest hail report in and around Muncie is from March 22, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on March 14, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Muncie logged 44 reports on 20 hail days, about 2.2 reports a year. That is 4.9 times the median Indiana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #8 of 191 Indiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Muncie accounts for 55% of the 119 reports filed in Delaware County.
3% 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 March 14, 2024 near 1.05 W Royerton.
Reports were down 78% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (36). The busiest year was 2012, with 13 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in June (26% of reports); 56% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Muncie 2.2
- Delaware County 3.3
- Median Indiana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Muncie 20
- Delaware County 31
- Median Indiana town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Muncie 3%
- Delaware County 4%
- 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 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| Jan 19, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.05 W Royerton | Delaware | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.87 SE Muncie | Delaware | 16:56 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Muncie | Delaware | 22:15 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.63 S Devon Park | Delaware | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Central Portion | Delaware | 21:14 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 23 35%
- 1–2 in 41 62%
- 2 in + 2 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Muncie | Delaware | 20:36 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.05 W Royerton | Delaware | 18:26 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 NW Medford | Delaware | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.48 SSE Devon Park | Delaware | 15:09 local · NCEI |
| Jan 19, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 2.11 W Muncie Reese Arpt | Delaware | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.1 NE Morningside | Delaware | 14:27 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSW Devon Park | Delaware | 16:17 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.74 NW Muncie | Delaware | 15:34 local · NCEI |
| Sep 4, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.48 NNW Muncie | Delaware | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 NNE Muncie | Delaware | 20:25 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2014 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.07 S Devon Park | Delaware | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2013 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.87 SE Muncie | Delaware | 16:56 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Muncie
- Yorktown 10 km · 11
- Eaton 15 km · 11
- Middletown 20 km · 10
- Alexandria 25 km · 11
- Summitville 26 km · 14
- Anderson 28 km · 48
- Hartford City 28 km · 34
- New Castle 31 km · 24
Questions about hail in Muncie
How often does it hail in Muncie, Indiana?
66 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Muncie since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.2 reports a year. That ranks #8 of 191 Indiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Muncie?
Most reports come in June, May, March. June alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Muncie?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on March 14, 2024 near 1.05 W Royerton. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Muncie?
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 Muncie had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 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.