Hail history for Noble County, Indiana
Every NOAA hail report filed in Noble County since 1967, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Noble County
- Last hail
- May 7, 2024
- 3.00 in, teacup size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 8 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 7, 2024
85 reports on 45 days since 1967 · #34 of 93 Indiana counties
Hail map · Noble County
- 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 Noble County
The latest hail report in Noble County is from May 7, 2024, 3.00 in (teacup size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.00 in on May 7, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Noble County logged 26 reports on 16 hail days, about 1.3 reports a year. That is 30% less than the median Indiana county (1.9 a year) and ranks #34 of 93 Indiana counties for all-time reports. Noble County holds 1% of all 7,691 hail reports in Indiana.
5% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 5% for the median Indiana county. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on May 7, 2024 near 0.52 E Kendallville.
Reports were up 60% in 2016–2025 (16) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2003, with 15 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in May (34% of reports); 74% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Noble County 1.3
- Median Indiana county 1.9
Hail days 2006–2025
- Noble County 16
- Median Indiana county 23
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Noble County 5%
- Median Indiana county 5%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 6 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2024 | 6 | 3.00 in | — |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.52 E Kendallville | $30K | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.69 S Kendallville | $30K | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.86 SE Kendallville | $200K | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.69 S Kendallville | $30K | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.18 WSW Lisbon | $15K | 17:54 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 46 55%
- 1–2 in 34 40%
- 2 in + 4 5%
- No size 1
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.52 E Kendallville | $30K | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.69 S Kendallville | $30K | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.86 SE Kendallville | $200K | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.18 WSW Lisbon | $15K | 17:54 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW Avilla | $1K | 17:53 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.69 S Kendallville | $30K | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.25 ENE Kimmell | — | 21:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.24 WSW Ligonier | $1K | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 0.86 NW Wolcottville | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSW Avilla | — | 21:45 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 W Avilla | — | 21:45 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 2018 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 SW Lisbon | — | 21:39 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Noble County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Albion | 16 | 1.00 in |
| Kendallville | 16 | 3.00 in |
| Ligonier | 12 | 1.75 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avilla | 9 | 8 | May 7, 2024 |
| Merriam | 7 | 4 | Mar 20, 2003 |
| Wolflake | 7 | 7 | Apr 26, 2007 |
| Wolcottville | 5 | 5 | Jun 1, 2019 |
| Kimmell | 4 | 4 | Jul 28, 2023 |
| Laotto | 3 | 3 | Jun 21, 2006 |
| Bear Lake | 2 | 2 | May 1, 2007 |
| Cromwell | 2 | 2 | Apr 10, 2001 |
| Big Lake | 1 | 1 | Jun 21, 1967 |
| Brimfield | 1 | 1 | Apr 4, 2003 |
| Cree Lake | 1 | 1 | Jun 12, 1998 |
| Onward | 1 | 1 | Apr 10, 2001 |
| Wawaka | 1 | 1 | Aug 22, 2001 |
Questions about hail in Noble County
How often does it hail in Noble County, Indiana?
85 hail reports have been logged in Noble County since 1967. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.3 reports a year. That ranks #34 of 93 Indiana counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Noble County?
Most reports come in May, April, June. May alone accounts for 34% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Noble County?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 7, 2024 near 0.52 E Kendallville. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Noble County?
The most recent report in this data is from May 7, 2024 (3.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Noble County had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 8 reports. The most recent was May 7, 2024.
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.