Hail history for Rockport, Indiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rockport since 1971, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Rockport
- Last hail
- Mar 1, 2023
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.00 in
- quarter · May 1, 2016
15 reports on 15 days since 1971 · #110 of 191 Indiana places
Hail map · Rockport
- 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 Rockport
The latest hail report in and around Rockport is from March 1, 2023, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on March 1, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Rockport logged 12 reports on 12 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 #110 of 191 Indiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Rockport accounts for 20% of the 75 reports filed in Spencer 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 1.00 in (quarter) on May 1, 2016 near Rockport.
Reports were down 50% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2012, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Rockport 0.6
- Spencer County 2.4
- Median Indiana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Rockport 12
- Spencer County 35
- Median Indiana town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Rockport 0%
- Spencer 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 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Rockport | Spencer | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Rockport | Spencer | 14:54 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Rockport | Spencer | 14:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.54 ESE Patronville | Spencer | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Rockport | Spencer | 17:31 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 67%
- 1–2 in 5 33%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 1 W Rockport | Spencer | 16:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 1 SSW Rockport | Spencer | 12:09 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | Rockport | Spencer | 21:06 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | Rockport | Spencer | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | Rockport | Spencer | 14:13 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 1 SW Rockport | Spencer | 17:55 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Rockport | Spencer | 14:54 local · NCEI |
| Mar 2, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | Rockport | Spencer | 14:24 local · NCEI |
| Apr 2, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Rockport | Spencer | 16:01 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.54 ESE Patronville | Spencer | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Rockport | Spencer | 18:29 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 N Rockport | Spencer | 17:31 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Rockport
- Boonville 27 km · 19
- Santa Claus 28 km · 10
- Newburgh 32 km · 24
- Dale 33 km · 10
- Evansville 44 km · 77
- Huntingburg 46 km · 20
- Oakland City 56 km · 16
- Jasper 57 km · 25
Questions about hail in Rockport
How often does it hail in Rockport, Indiana?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Rockport since 1971. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #110 of 191 Indiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Rockport?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Rockport?
1.00 in (quarter size) on May 1, 2016 near Rockport. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Rockport?
The most recent report in this data is from March 1, 2023 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Rockport had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was March 1, 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.