Hail history for South Whitley, Indiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of South Whitley since 1987, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · South Whitley
- Last hail
- Feb 19, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 18, 2025
10 reports on 9 days since 1987 · #185 of 191 Indiana places
Hail map · South Whitley
- 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 South Whitley
The latest hail report in and around South Whitley is from February 19, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on June 18, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, South Whitley logged 5 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 44% less than the median Indiana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #185 of 191 Indiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. South Whitley accounts for 10% of the 97 reports filed in Whitley 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 June 18, 2025 near 0.87 NW South Whitley.
The busiest year was 2012, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (40% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- South Whitley 0.3
- Whitley County 1.2
- Median Indiana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- South Whitley 4
- Whitley County 15
- Median Indiana town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- South Whitley 0%
- Whitley County 5%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 NW South Whitley | Whitley | $1K | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | South Whitley | Whitley | — | 16:34 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.52 W South Whitley | Whitley | — | 14:39 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.52 W South Whitley | Whitley | — | 14:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1987 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Whitley | — | 14:20 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 5 50%
- 1–2 in 5 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.87 NW South Whitley | Whitley | — | 05:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.87 NW South Whitley | Whitley | $1K | 15:49 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.52 W South Whitley | Whitley | — | 14:39 local · NCEI |
| Aug 9, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.52 W South Whitley | Whitley | — | 14:36 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.52 W South Whitley | Whitley | — | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2010 | 0.88 innickel | 2.81 S South Whitley | Whitley | — | 16:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 SE South Whitley | Whitley | — | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | South Whitley | Whitley | — | 17:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | South Whitley | Whitley | — | 16:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 1987 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Whitley | — | 14:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near South Whitley
- Larwill 11 km · 11
- Columbia City 15 km · 36
- North Manchester 15 km · 16
- Laud 15 km · 10
- Tri-Lakes 23 km · 10
- Roanoke 24 km · 14
- Huntington 25 km · 48
- Warsaw 26 km · 24
Questions about hail in South Whitley
How often does it hail in South Whitley, Indiana?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of South Whitley since 1987. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #185 of 191 Indiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in South Whitley?
Most reports come in June, May, August. June alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in South Whitley?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 18, 2025 near 0.87 NW South Whitley. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in South Whitley?
The most recent report in this data is from February 19, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has South Whitley 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 February 19, 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.