Hail history for Spencer, Indiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Spencer since 1967, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Spencer
- Last hail
- Nov 18, 2025
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · Jun 25, 2023
20 reports on 18 days since 1967 · #68 of 191 Indiana places
Hail map · Spencer
- 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 Spencer
The latest hail report in and around Spencer is from November 18, 2025, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 4.00 in on June 25, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Spencer logged 12 reports on 10 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 #68 of 191 Indiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Spencer accounts for 36% of the 56 reports filed in Owen County.
11% 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on June 25, 2023 near 0.69 N Spencer.
Reports were down 29% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2025, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (20% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Spencer 0.6
- Owen County 1.8
- Median Indiana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Spencer 10
- Owen County 18
- Median Indiana town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Spencer 11%
- Owen County 9%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | |||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 16, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1 | 4.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2023 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 0.69 N Spencer | Owen | 15:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.21 W Romona | Owen | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Spencer | Owen | 12:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.62 NE Spencer | Owen | 04:11 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 2001 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Spencer | Owen | 18:13 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 21%
- 1–2 in 13 68%
- 2 in + 2 11%
- No size 1
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.67 E Spencer | Owen | — | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| May 16, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.87 NE Spencer | Owen | — | 18:14 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Spencer | Owen | — | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 0.69 N Spencer | Owen | — | 15:11 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Spencer | Owen | — | 12:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 16, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.62 SE Vandalia | Owen | $500 | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 5, 2010 | 2.00 inhen egg | 3.21 W Romona | Owen | — | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 4, 2009 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.62 NE Spencer | Owen | — | 04:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Spencer | Owen | — | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Spencer | Owen | — | 15:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | Spencer | Owen | — | 14:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Spencer | Owen | — | 14:03 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Spencer
- Ellettsville 14 km · 16
- Paragon 22 km · 19
- Bloomington 25 km · 66
- Cloverdale 26 km · 24
- Worthington 26 km · 14
- Bloomfield 32 km · 10
- Martinsville 33 km · 27
- Greencastle 40 km · 34
Questions about hail in Spencer
How often does it hail in Spencer, Indiana?
20 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Spencer since 1967. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #68 of 191 Indiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Spencer?
Most reports come in April, May, June. April alone accounts for 20% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Spencer?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on June 25, 2023 near 0.69 N Spencer. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Spencer?
The most recent report in this data is from November 18, 2025 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Spencer had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was November 18, 2025.
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.