Hail history for Washington, Indiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Washington since 1989, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Washington
- Last hail
- Apr 27, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · May 9, 2003
19 reports on 16 days since 1989 · #76 of 191 Indiana places
Hail map · Washington
- 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 Washington
The latest hail report in and around Washington is from April 27, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on March 22, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Washington logged 9 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Indiana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #76 of 191 Indiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Washington accounts for 31% of the 61 reports filed in Daviess County.
5% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on May 9, 2003 near Washington.
Reports were down 20% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2012, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (37% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Washington 0.5
- Daviess County 1.5
- Median Indiana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Washington 7
- Daviess County 20
- Median Indiana town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Washington 5%
- Daviess County 7%
- 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 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 19, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2003 | 2.75 inbaseball | Washington | Daviess | 23:58 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.28 WSW Black Oak | Daviess | 21:04 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Washington | Daviess | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Washington | Daviess | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Washington | Daviess | 16:35 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 32%
- 1–2 in 12 63%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Washington | Daviess | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.28 WSW Black Oak | Daviess | 21:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.17 ENE South Washington | Daviess | 14:56 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Washington | Daviess | 17:15 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2016 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 S Washington | Daviess | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SW Washington | Daviess | 18:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 2013 | 0.88 innickel | 1.48 SSE South Washington | Daviess | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Washington | Daviess | 17:14 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Washington | Daviess | 17:11 local · NCEI |
| Apr 28, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Washington | Daviess | 17:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.63 ESE Jordan | Daviess | 08:42 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2004 | 1.00 inquarter | Washington | Daviess | 17:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Washington
- Plainville 16 km · 10
- Petersburg 21 km · 16
- Loogootee 21 km · 12
- Vincennes 30 km · 35
- Ireland 31 km · 15
- Winslow 31 km · 10
- Jasper 35 km · 25
- Oakland City 39 km · 16
Questions about hail in Washington
How often does it hail in Washington, Indiana?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Washington since 1989. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #76 of 191 Indiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Washington?
Most reports come in May, April, July. May alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Washington?
2.75 in (baseball size) on May 9, 2003 near Washington. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Washington?
The most recent report in this data is from April 27, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Washington 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 April 27, 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.