Hail history for Williams, Indiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Williams since 1967, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Williams
- Last hail
- Apr 27, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Mar 19, 2025
12 reports on 10 days since 1967 · #147 of 191 Indiana places
Hail map · Williams
- 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 Williams
The latest hail report in and around Williams is from April 27, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on March 19, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Williams logged 8 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 11% less than the median Indiana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #147 of 191 Indiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Williams accounts for 15% of the 80 reports filed in Lawrence County.
8% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on March 19, 2025 near 2 S Mt Olive.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (6). The busiest year was 2011, with 5 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in March (25% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Williams 0.4
- Lawrence County 2.5
- Median Indiana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Williams 6
- Lawrence County 27
- Median Indiana town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Williams 8%
- Lawrence 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 S Mt Olive | Martin | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 SSW Mt Olive | Martin | 01:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SW Silverville | Lawrence | 14:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.37 SE Williams | Lawrence | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.08 W Williams | Lawrence | 01:03 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 2 17%
- 1–2 in 9 75%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.88 SW Silverville | Lawrence | 14:01 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.37 SE Williams | Lawrence | 18:09 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 S Mt Olive | Martin | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| Oct 7, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.08 W Williams | Lawrence | 12:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.08 W Williams | Lawrence | 01:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.14 SSW Mt Olive | Martin | 01:00 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.97 WNW Williams | Lawrence | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.08 W Williams | Lawrence | 11:24 local · NCEI |
| Mar 23, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.89 WNW Williams | Lawrence | 12:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 1985 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Lawrence | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 6, 1979 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Lawrence | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 1967 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Lawrence | 16:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Williams
- Bedford 15 km · 35
- Mitchell 17 km · 12
- Loogootee 27 km · 12
- French Lick 30 km · 11
- Paoli 33 km · 19
- Bloomfield 34 km · 10
- Bloomington 41 km · 66
- Plainville 43 km · 10
Questions about hail in Williams
How often does it hail in Williams, Indiana?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Williams since 1967. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #147 of 191 Indiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Williams?
Most reports come in March, April, May. March alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Williams?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on March 19, 2025 near 2 S Mt Olive. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Williams?
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 Williams had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 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.