Hail history for Newburgh, Indiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Newburgh since 1986, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Newburgh
- Last hail
- Apr 27, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Apr 22, 2005
24 reports on 23 days since 1986 · #51 of 191 Indiana places
Hail map · Newburgh
- 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 Newburgh
The latest hail report in and around Newburgh is from April 27, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on September 27, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Newburgh logged 14 reports on 13 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 56% more than the median Indiana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #51 of 191 Indiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Newburgh accounts for 30% of the 79 reports filed in Warrick County.
17% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on April 22, 2005 near St Wendells.
Reports were down 60% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (25% of reports); 58% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Newburgh 0.7
- Warrick County 2.0
- Median Indiana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Newburgh 13
- Warrick County 24
- Median Indiana town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Newburgh 17%
- Warrick County 10%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 8, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Sep 27, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2005 | 2.75 inbaseball | St Wendells | Vanderburgh | $20K | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 1987 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Warrick | — | 16:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.09 E Newburgh | Warrick | $20K | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| Mar 21, 1991 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Warrick | — | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Newburgh | Warrick | — | 18:06 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 11 46%
- 1–2 in 9 38%
- 2 in + 4 17%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 2 S Paradise | Warrick | — | 11:33 local · NCEI |
| May 8, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.97 S Paradise | Warrick | — | 15:46 local · NCEI |
| Sep 27, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 ENE Newburgh | Warrick | — | 19:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | Newburgh | Warrick | — | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2018 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Newburgh | Warrick | — | 16:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Newburgh | Warrick | — | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Newburgh | Warrick | — | 18:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Newburgh | Warrick | — | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Newburgh | Warrick | — | 09:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.09 E Newburgh | Warrick | $20K | 16:32 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 E Newburgh | Warrick | — | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 22, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Newburgh | Warrick | — | 12:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Newburgh
- Evansville 12 km · 77
- Boonville 15 km · 19
- Rockport 32 km · 15
- Wadesville 38 km · 12
- Poseyville 41 km · 14
- Mount Vernon 43 km · 15
- Oakland City 44 km · 16
- Owensville 44 km · 11
Questions about hail in Newburgh
How often does it hail in Newburgh, Indiana?
24 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Newburgh since 1986. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #51 of 191 Indiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Newburgh?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Newburgh?
2.75 in (baseball size) on April 22, 2005 near St Wendells. 17% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Newburgh?
The most recent report in this data is from April 27, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Newburgh had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was April 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.