Hail history for Winchester, Indiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Winchester since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Winchester
- Last hail
- Mar 22, 2026
- 1.40 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 18, 2000
10 reports on 10 days since 1985 · #190 of 191 Indiana places
Hail map · Winchester
- 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 Winchester
The latest hail report in and around Winchester is from March 22, 2026, 1.40 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.40 in on March 22, 2026.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Winchester logged 5 reports on 5 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 #190 of 191 Indiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Winchester accounts for 16% of the 61 reports filed in Randolph 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 May 18, 2000 near Central Portion.
Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Winchester 0.3
- Randolph County 1.4
- Median Indiana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Winchester 5
- Randolph County 18
- Median Indiana town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Winchester 0%
- Randolph County 3%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1 | 1.40 in | — |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Central Portion | Randolph | 14:19 local · NCEI |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.40 inhalf dollar | Winchester | Randolph | 20:06 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 SSE Winchester | Randolph | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.81 S Randolph Co Arpt | Randolph | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSE Randolph Co Arpt | Randolph | 19:17 local · NCEI |
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 | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.40 inhalf dollar | Winchester | Randolph | 20:06 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.14 SSE Winchester | Randolph | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| Aug 7, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.81 S Randolph Co Arpt | Randolph | 16:28 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | Winchester | Randolph | 15:41 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.48 SSE Randolph Co Arpt | Randolph | 19:17 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Winchester | Randolph | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Winchester | Randolph | 13:04 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | 4 S Frankfort | Clinton | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Central Portion | Randolph | 14:19 local · NCEI |
| Aug 18, 1985 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Randolph | 13:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Winchester
- Lynn 14 km · 10
- Portland 30 km · 10
- Muncie 36 km · 66
- Eaton 37 km · 11
- Richmond 39 km · 30
- Centerville 39 km · 13
- New Castle 44 km · 24
- Yorktown 45 km · 11
Questions about hail in Winchester
How often does it hail in Winchester, Indiana?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Winchester since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #190 of 191 Indiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Winchester?
Most reports come in May, July, August. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Winchester?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 18, 2000 near Central Portion. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Winchester?
The most recent report in this data is from March 22, 2026 (1.40 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Winchester 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 March 22, 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.