Hail history for Plainfield, Indiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Plainfield since 1956, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Plainfield
- Last hail
- May 8, 2024
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Apr 19, 1996
44 reports on 27 days since 1956 · #13 of 191 Indiana places
Hail map · Plainfield
- 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 Plainfield
The latest hail report in and around Plainfield is from May 8, 2024, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on May 8, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Plainfield logged 31 reports on 16 hail days, about 1.6 reports a year. That is 3.4 times the median Indiana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #13 of 191 Indiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Plainfield accounts for 21% of the 212 reports filed in Hendricks County.
2% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on April 19, 1996 near Plainfield.
Reports were down 81% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (26). The busiest year was 2012, with 18 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in April (23% of reports); 48% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Plainfield 1.6
- Hendricks County 6.9
- Median Indiana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Plainfield 16
- Hendricks County 45
- Median Indiana town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Plainfield 2%
- Hendricks County 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19, 1996 | 3.00 inteacup | Plainfield | Hendricks | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Plainfield | Hendricks | 19:37 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 S Plainfield | Hendricks | 18:16 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 N Mooresville | Morgan | 19:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 S Plainfield | Hendricks | 19:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 19 43%
- 1–2 in 24 55%
- 2 in + 1 2%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.87 E Magnetic Spgs | Hendricks | 21:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.74 SW Plainfield | Hendricks | 14:54 local · NCEI |
| Oct 23, 2020 | 0.88 innickel | 2.49 WNW Friendswood | Hendricks | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 0.53 E Plainfield | Hendricks | 10:35 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 2.25 S Six Pts | Hendricks | 20:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 13, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.74 ESE Plainfield | Hendricks | 20:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 0.53 E Plainfield | Hendricks | 07:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.53 W Plainfield | Hendricks | 07:36 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 W Plainfield | Hendricks | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 2.33 SSW Six Pts | Hendricks | 18:19 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.53 E Plainfield | Hendricks | 20:18 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.53 E Plainfield | Hendricks | 20:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Plainfield
- Avon 8 km · 40
- Mooresville 10 km · 25
- Danville 13 km · 24
- Monrovia 15 km · 13
- Brownsburg 16 km · 39
- Pittsboro 21 km · 10
- Indianapolis 22 km · 349
- Greenwood 25 km · 46
Questions about hail in Plainfield
How often does it hail in Plainfield, Indiana?
44 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Plainfield since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.6 reports a year. That ranks #13 of 191 Indiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Plainfield?
Most reports come in April, May, August. April alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Plainfield?
3.00 in (teacup size) on April 19, 1996 near Plainfield. 2% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Plainfield?
The most recent report in this data is from May 8, 2024 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Plainfield 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 May 8, 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.