Hail History

Hail history for South Bend, Indiana

NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of South Bend since 1961, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.

Readout · South Bend

Last hail
Aug 10, 2026
0.88 in, nickel size · preliminary
Hail days, last 5 years
2
since Nov 3, 2021 · 9 reports
Largest ever
3.50 in
teacup · Apr 17, 1963

86 reports on 58 days since 1961 · #3 of 191 Indiana places

Hail map · South Bend

South Bend Mishawaka Granger Elkhart 5 mi
  • Under 1 in
  • 1–1.75 in
  • 1.75–2.5 in
  • 2.5–4 in
  • 4 in +
  • No size
86 most recent reports with a location; St. Joseph County is shaded. Open street map

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What the record says about South Bend

The latest hail report in and around South Bend is from August 10, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on July 20, 2023.

Over the 20 years 2006–2025, South Bend logged 33 reports on 18 hail days, about 1.6 reports a year. That is 3.7 times the median Indiana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #3 of 191 Indiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. South Bend accounts for 46% of the 188 reports filed in St. Joseph County.

4% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on April 17, 1963.

Reports were up 36% in 2016–2025 (19) compared with 2006–2015 (14). The busiest year was 2017, with 6 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in July (23% of reports); 42% fall between April and June.

Reports a year 2006–2025 average

  • South Bend 1.6
  • St. Joseph County 4.1
  • Median Indiana town on this site 0.5

Hail days 2006–2025

  • South Bend 18
  • St. Joseph County 32
  • Median Indiana town on this site 8

Share 2 in or larger of sized reports

  • South Bend 4%
  • St. Joseph County 3%
  • Median Indiana town on this site 3%

Hail over time

0246 1961: 1 reports, largest 1.75 in 1963: 1 reports, largest 3.50 in 1964: 2 reports, largest 1.00 in 1965: 1 reports, largest 1.50 in 1970 1971: 1 reports, largest 1.75 in 1973: 1 reports, largest 0.75 in 1974: 1 reports, largest 0.75 in 1976: 1 reports, largest 1.75 in 1980: 3 reports, largest 1.75 in 1980 1983: 1 reports, largest 0.75 in 1985: 1 reports, largest 1.75 in 1986: 2 reports, largest 0.75 in 1989: 3 reports, largest 1.50 in 1990: 1 reports, largest 1.50 in 1990 1991: 1 reports, largest 0.75 in 1992: 1 reports, largest 0.75 in 1996: 6 reports, largest 1.75 in 1997: 2 reports, largest 1.75 in 1998: 2 reports, largest 1.75 in 1999: 2 reports, largest 1.25 in 2000: 2 reports, largest 1.50 in 2000 2001: 2 reports, largest 1.75 in 2003: 6 reports, largest 3.25 in 2004: 4 reports, largest 1.00 in 2006: 3 reports, largest 1.00 in 2008: 4 reports, largest 1.00 in 2010: 1 reports, largest 0.75 in 2010 2011: 1 reports, largest 1.75 in 2013: 2 reports, largest 1.25 in 2014: 3 reports, largest 1.25 in 2017: 6 reports, largest 0.88 in 2019: 5 reports, largest 1.25 in 2020 2021: 4 reports, largest 1.00 in 2023: 4 reports, largest 1.50 in 2026: 5 reports, largest 1.25 in
Reports per year, 1961–2026. Bar colour shows the largest hail that year. Reporting grew sharply after the mid-1990s, so early decades undercount.
05101520 Jan February: 3 reports (3%) Feb March: 5 reports (6%) Mar April: 9 reports (10%) Apr May: 8 reports (9%) May June: 19 reports (22%) Jun July: 20 reports (23%) Jul August: 18 reports (21%) Aug September: 3 reports (3%) Sep October: 1 reports (1%) Oct Nov Dec
All 86 reports by calendar month.
Reports per month, 2017–2026. Darker cells had more reports.
YearJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026 5 5
2025 0
2024 0
2023 4 4
2022 0
2021 4 4
2020 0
2019 5 5
2018 0
2017 321 6

Hail days since Nov 3, 2021

DateReportsLargestStorm page
Aug 10, 2026 5 1.25 in View
Jul 20, 2023 4 1.50 in —

Largest hail on record

Largest hail reports in South Bend
Date Size Location County Time · source
Apr 17, 1963 3.50 inteacup — St. Joseph 17:00 local · NCEI
Jul 6, 2003 3.25 inteacup 1 N South Bend St. Joseph 16:27 local · NCEI
Jul 6, 2003 2.50 intennis ball 1 N South Bend St. Joseph 16:25 local · NCEI
Sep 3, 2011 1.75 ingolf ball 1.38 N Sbn Chain Lakes Arpt St. Joseph 17:13 local · NCEI
Jul 6, 2003 1.75 ingolf ball Sbn Michiana Arpt St. Joseph 16:25 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

Most recent reports

Most recent hail reports in South Bend
Date Size Location County Damage Time · source
Aug 10, 2026 0.88 innickel 2 ENE Chain-O-Lakes St. Joseph — 11:08 UTC · NWS prelim.
Aug 10, 2026 1.00 inquarter 1 E South Bend St. Joseph — 11:00 UTC · NWS prelim.
Aug 10, 2026 1.00 inquarter 2 S South Bend St. Joseph — 10:57 UTC · NWS prelim.
Aug 10, 2026 0.75 inpenny South Bend St. Joseph — 10:55 UTC · NWS prelim.
Aug 10, 2026 1.25 inhalf dollar 3 NW South Bend St. Joseph — 10:55 UTC · NWS prelim.
Jul 20, 2023 1.50 inping pong ball 1.24 NE South Bend St. Joseph $2K 14:14 local · NCEI
Jul 20, 2023 1.00 inquarter 1.24 NW South Bend St. Joseph $1K 14:11 local · NCEI
Jul 20, 2023 1.00 inquarter 1.24 NE South Bend St. Joseph $1K 14:05 local · NCEI
Jul 20, 2023 1.50 inping pong ball 1.48 SSE Maple Lane St. Joseph $1K 14:04 local · NCEI
Aug 6, 2021 1.00 inquarter 1.24 NE South Bend St. Joseph — 18:00 local · NCEI
Aug 6, 2021 1.00 inquarter 1.24 NW South Bend St. Joseph — 17:42 local · NCEI
Aug 6, 2021 0.75 inpenny 1.24 NE South Bend St. Joseph — 17:39 local · NCEI

Hail history near South Bend

Questions about hail in South Bend

How often does it hail in South Bend, Indiana?

86 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of South Bend since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.6 reports a year. That ranks #3 of 191 Indiana places by number of reports.

When is hail season in South Bend?

Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 23% of all reports.

What is the largest hail recorded in South Bend?

3.50 in (teacup size) on April 17, 1963. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.

When did it last hail in South Bend?

The most recent report in this data is from August 10, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.

How many hail storms has South Bend had in the last five years?

2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 9 reports. The most recent was August 10, 2026.

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.