Hail history for Zionsville, Indiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Zionsville since 1992, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Zionsville
- Last hail
- Apr 2, 2025
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 14, 2024
38 reports on 28 days since 1992 · #20 of 191 Indiana places
Hail map · Zionsville
- 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 Zionsville
The latest hail report in and around Zionsville is from April 2, 2025, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on March 14, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Zionsville logged 29 reports on 20 hail days, about 1.4 reports a year. That is 3.2 times the median Indiana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #20 of 191 Indiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Zionsville accounts for 29% of the 129 reports filed in Boone 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 March 14, 2024 near Whitestown.
Reports were up 23% in 2016–2025 (16) compared with 2006–2015 (13). The busiest year was 2024, with 5 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (29% of reports); 61% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Zionsville 1.4
- Boone County 4.5
- Median Indiana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Zionsville 20
- Boone County 46
- Median Indiana town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Zionsville 0%
- Boone 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 3 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 24, 2024 | 3 | 1.00 in | — |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 7, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Whitestown | Boone | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 9 E Lebanon | Boone | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 E Rosston | Boone | 19:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 E Lebanon | Boone | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Mar 20, 2017 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.53 E Eagle Vlg | Boone | 15:00 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 24 63%
- 1–2 in 14 37%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.11 NW Eagle Vlg | Boone | 06:28 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.82 W Home Place | Hamilton | 18:12 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.53 E Eagle Vlg | Boone | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.11 NW Eagle Vlg | Boone | 18:01 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Whitestown | Boone | 18:18 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.11 NW Eagle Vlg | Boone | 11:02 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.1 NW Waugh | Boone | 00:53 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.26 ESE Eagle Vlg | Boone | 18:33 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.11 NW Eagle Vlg | Boone | 21:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.81 S Ind Terry Arpt | Boone | 19:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 8, 2020 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.14 SSW Ind Terry Arpt | Boone | 19:27 local · NCEI |
| Mar 28, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Whitestown | Boone | 15:22 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Zionsville
Questions about hail in Zionsville
How often does it hail in Zionsville, Indiana?
38 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Zionsville since 1992. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.4 reports a year. That ranks #20 of 191 Indiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Zionsville?
Most reports come in May, March, April. May alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Zionsville?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 14, 2024 near Whitestown. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Zionsville?
The most recent report in this data is from April 2, 2025 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Zionsville had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was April 2, 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.