Hail history for Paragon, Indiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Paragon since 2000, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Paragon
- Last hail
- Jul 2, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · Apr 5, 2010
19 reports on 14 days since 2000 · #74 of 191 Indiana places
Hail map · Paragon
- 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 Paragon
The latest hail report in and around Paragon is from July 2, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 2, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Paragon logged 17 reports on 12 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 89% more than the median Indiana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #74 of 191 Indiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Paragon accounts for 14% of the 136 reports filed in Morgan County.
11% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on April 5, 2010 near 0.87 SE Paragon.
Reports were down 45% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (42% of reports); 74% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Paragon 0.8
- Morgan County 4.0
- Median Indiana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Paragon 12
- Morgan County 44
- Median Indiana town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Paragon 11%
- Morgan 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2010 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.87 SE Paragon | Morgan | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.5 S Paragon | Morgan | 17:52 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 SE Paragon | Morgan | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.5 S Paragon | Morgan | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Paragon | Morgan | 14:56 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 32%
- 1–2 in 11 58%
- 2 in + 2 11%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.5 S Paragon | Morgan | — | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.5 S Paragon | Morgan | — | 15:16 local · NCEI |
| Mar 25, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.5 S Paragon | Morgan | — | 19:58 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.6 E Paragon | Morgan | $15K | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.48 SSE Paragon | Morgan | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.87 SE Paragon | Morgan | — | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 3.5 S Paragon | Morgan | — | 20:28 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.5 S Paragon | Morgan | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.57 SE Paragon | Morgan | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.5 S Paragon | Morgan | — | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3.5 S Paragon | Morgan | — | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.87 SE Paragon | Morgan | — | 17:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Paragon
- Martinsville 11 km · 27
- Ellettsville 19 km · 16
- Spencer 22 km · 20
- Monrovia 22 km · 13
- Cloverdale 25 km · 24
- Bloomington 26 km · 66
- Mooresville 28 km · 25
- Nashville 35 km · 18
Questions about hail in Paragon
How often does it hail in Paragon, Indiana?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Paragon since 2000. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #74 of 191 Indiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Paragon?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 42% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Paragon?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on April 5, 2010 near 0.87 SE Paragon. 11% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Paragon?
The most recent report in this data is from July 2, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Paragon had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 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.