Hail history for New Palestine, Indiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of New Palestine since 1992, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · New Palestine
- Last hail
- Jul 2, 2023
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.40 in
- teacup · Jun 18, 2021
15 reports on 9 days since 1992 · #107 of 191 Indiana places
Hail map · New Palestine
- 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 New Palestine
The latest hail report in and around New Palestine is from July 2, 2023, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.75 in on July 2, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, New Palestine logged 13 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 44% more than the median Indiana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #107 of 191 Indiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. New Palestine accounts for 18% of the 85 reports filed in Hancock County.
33% 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 3.40 in (teacup) on June 18, 2021 near 1.38 N New Palestine.
Reports were up 60% in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2021, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (33% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- New Palestine 0.7
- Hancock County 3.0
- Median Indiana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- New Palestine 7
- Hancock County 32
- Median Indiana town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- New Palestine 33%
- Hancock County 12%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2023 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2021 | 3.40 inteacup | 1.38 N New Palestine | Hancock | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 3.25 inteacup | 1.06 W New Palestine | Hancock | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.38 N New Palestine | Hancock | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.53 W New Palestine | Hancock | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.53 W New Palestine | Hancock | 20:50 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 3 20%
- 1–2 in 7 47%
- 2 in + 5 33%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.38 N New Palestine | Hancock | 15:21 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.53 W New Palestine | Hancock | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 3.25 inteacup | 1.06 W New Palestine | Hancock | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 3.00 inteacup | 1.38 N New Palestine | Hancock | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 3.40 inteacup | 1.38 N New Palestine | Hancock | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.16 ESE New Palestine | Hancock | 21:10 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 W New Palestine | Hancock | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2016 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.53 W New Palestine | Hancock | 20:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 0.53 W New Palestine | Hancock | 18:46 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.53 W New Palestine | Hancock | 21:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 1, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.53 W New Palestine | Hancock | 21:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.48 WNW New Palestine | Hancock | 19:36 local · NCEI |
Hail history near New Palestine
- Greenfield 13 km · 31
- Lawrence 17 km · 15
- Beech Grove 17 km · 10
- Indianapolis 22 km · 349
- Greenwood 23 km · 46
- Shelbyville 23 km · 22
- Fishers 27 km · 31
- Franklin 29 km · 22
Questions about hail in New Palestine
How often does it hail in New Palestine, Indiana?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of New Palestine since 1992. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #107 of 191 Indiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in New Palestine?
Most reports come in June, May, April. June alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in New Palestine?
3.40 in (teacup size) on June 18, 2021 near 1.38 N New Palestine. 33% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in New Palestine?
The most recent report in this data is from July 2, 2023 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has New Palestine 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 2, 2023.
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.