Hail history for Petersburg, Indiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Petersburg since 1972, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Petersburg
- Last hail
- Apr 18, 2024
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 1, 2002
16 reports on 15 days since 1972 · #96 of 191 Indiana places
Hail map · Petersburg
- 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 Petersburg
The latest hail report in and around Petersburg is from April 18, 2024, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on March 14, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Petersburg logged 9 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Indiana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #96 of 191 Indiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Petersburg accounts for 32% of the 50 reports filed in Pike 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 May 1, 2002 near Petersburg.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2024, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in March (31% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Petersburg 0.5
- Pike County 1.4
- Median Indiana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Petersburg 8
- Pike County 24
- Median Indiana town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Petersburg 0%
- Pike 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 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Petersburg | Pike | 14:57 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 1989 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Pike | 21:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 S Petersburg | Pike | 21:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Petersburg | Pike | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Petersburg | Pike | 13:47 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 7 44%
- 1–2 in 9 56%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.7 SE Petersburg | Pike | 21:27 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 1 E Petersburg | Pike | 20:17 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 S Petersburg | Pike | 21:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Petersburg | Pike | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Petersburg | Pike | 13:47 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Petersburg | Pike | 17:46 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Petersburg | Pike | 14:41 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Petersburg | Pike | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| Feb 16, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Petersburg | Pike | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Haubstadt | Gibson | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Petersburg | Pike | 15:02 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Petersburg | Pike | 14:57 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Petersburg
- Winslow 14 km · 10
- Oakland City 18 km · 16
- Washington 21 km · 19
- Ireland 26 km · 15
- Vincennes 29 km · 35
- Princeton 30 km · 25
- Jasper 32 km · 25
- Huntingburg 35 km · 20
Questions about hail in Petersburg
How often does it hail in Petersburg, Indiana?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Petersburg since 1972. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #96 of 191 Indiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Petersburg?
Most reports come in March, April, May. March alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Petersburg?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 1, 2002 near Petersburg. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Petersburg?
The most recent report in this data is from April 18, 2024 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Petersburg had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was April 18, 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.