Hail history for Vincennes, Indiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Vincennes since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Vincennes
- Last hail
- May 26, 2024
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.50 in
- tennis ball · May 21, 2010
35 reports on 21 days since 1975 · #25 of 191 Indiana places
Hail map · Vincennes
- 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 Vincennes
The latest hail report in and around Vincennes is from May 26, 2024, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 19, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Vincennes logged 24 reports on 11 hail days, about 1.2 reports a year. That is 2.7 times the median Indiana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #25 of 191 Indiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Vincennes accounts for 35% of the 99 reports filed in Knox County.
3% 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 2.50 in (tennis ball) on May 21, 2010 near 2.16 W Fritchton.
Reports were down 59% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (17). The busiest year was 2006, with 8 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in April (51% of reports); 83% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Vincennes 1.2
- Knox County 3.3
- Median Indiana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Vincennes 11
- Knox County 37
- Median Indiana town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Vincennes 3%
- Knox 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 19, 2022 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2010 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.16 W Fritchton | Knox | 14:47 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.35 NW Vincennes | Knox | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.37 S Vincennes | Knox | 21:19 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.62 E Vincennes | Knox | 14:41 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Vincennes | Knox | 15:05 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 12 34%
- 1–2 in 22 63%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.16 W Fritchton | Knox | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.54 E Vincennes | Knox | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Vincennes | Knox | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.35 NW Vincennes | Knox | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.54 W Vincennes | Knox | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 0.88 innickel | 0.54 E Vincennes | Knox | 12:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Vincennes | Knox | 12:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Vincennes | Knox | 21:20 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2013 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.37 S Vincennes | Knox | 21:19 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.54 E Vincennes | Knox | 21:18 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.82 N Vincennes | Knox | 18:36 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 2.34 SSW Fritchton | Knox | 15:03 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Vincennes
- Petersburg 29 km · 16
- Washington 30 km · 19
- Plainville 34 km · 10
- Princeton 36 km · 25
- Oakland City 40 km · 16
- Winslow 42 km · 10
- Owensville 48 km · 11
- Sullivan 48 km · 10
Questions about hail in Vincennes
How often does it hail in Vincennes, Indiana?
35 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Vincennes since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.2 reports a year. That ranks #25 of 191 Indiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Vincennes?
Most reports come in April, May, March. April alone accounts for 51% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Vincennes?
2.50 in (tennis ball size) on May 21, 2010 near 2.16 W Fritchton. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Vincennes?
The most recent report in this data is from May 26, 2024 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Vincennes 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 26, 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.