Hail history for Paoli, Indiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Paoli since 1987, with preliminary reports to November 5, 2026.
Readout · Paoli
- Last hail
- Jun 25, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 5, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 16, 2013
19 reports on 15 days since 1987 · #73 of 191 Indiana places
Hail map · Paoli
- 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 Paoli
The latest hail report in and around Paoli is from June 25, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 5, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on June 25, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Paoli logged 12 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 33% more than the median Indiana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #73 of 191 Indiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Paoli accounts for 30% of the 64 reports filed in Orange County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on April 16, 2013 near 0.69 N Paoli.
Reports were down 80% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2013, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in April (32% of reports); 84% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Paoli 0.6
- Orange County 2.1
- Median Indiana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Paoli 8
- Orange County 23
- Median Indiana town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Paoli 0%
- Orange County 8%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 5, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Paoli | Orange | 19:52 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Paoli | Orange | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Paoli | Orange | 15:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 1987 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Orange | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2002 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Paoli | Orange | 15:52 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 6 32%
- 1–2 in 13 68%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.63 NE Paoli Arpt | Orange | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.63 NE Paoli Arpt | Orange | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Paoli | Orange | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Paoli | Orange | 19:58 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Paoli | Orange | 19:52 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Paoli | Orange | 16:26 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Paoli | Orange | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 N Paoli Arpt | Orange | 13:19 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Paoli | Orange | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Paoli | Orange | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Paoli | Orange | 02:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Paoli | Orange | 15:32 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Paoli
Questions about hail in Paoli
How often does it hail in Paoli, Indiana?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Paoli since 1987. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #73 of 191 Indiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Paoli?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 32% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Paoli?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 16, 2013 near 0.69 N Paoli. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Paoli?
The most recent report in this data is from June 25, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 5, 2026.
How many hail storms has Paoli had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 5, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was June 25, 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.