Hail History

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Hail history for Greensburg, IN

Last hail within 10 milesAug 11, 20260.25 in (pea)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20064 in (grapefruit)May 25, 2011
Hail days since 200625
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles65

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Greensburg on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4 in (grapefruit) on May 25, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Greensburg

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 11, 20260.25 in
pea
Greensburg
1 hail report · closest near the center of Greensburg
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 20250.75 in
penny
Millhousen
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Greensburg
NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Greensburg by year

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When hail season peaks near Greensburg

Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and April (7).

Jan1Feb2Mar7Apr8May4Jun1Jul2AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Greensburg

May 25, 2011 · 4 in (grapefruit) · Greensburg (1 mi from Greensburg)

National Weather Service description (English): Trees were also downed in this location due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.

Aug 25, 2018 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Greensburg (0 mi from Greensburg)

National Weather Service description (English): The emergency manager reported many instances of hail damage to homes, cars, a school bus, and roofs, including both the elementary and high schools.

Apr 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Danville (10 mi from Greensburg)

National Weather Service description (English): No property damage estimates were available.

May 25, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Burney (8 mi from Greensburg)

May 22, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Williamstown (9 mi from Greensburg)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Greensburg

DateRatingWherePath
Feb 19, 2026EF?Greensburg Airport
3 mi from Greensburg
0.9 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 7, 2024EF0Springhill
9 mi from Greensburg
4.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 13, 2022EF0Millhousen
8 mi from Greensburg
0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 20, 2017EF1Millhousen
7 mi from Greensburg
2.8 mi long, 40 yd wide
Dec 23, 2015EF1Sandusky
8 mi from Greensburg
0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Dec 23, 2015EF1Williamstown
8 mi from Greensburg
0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 25, 2011EF1Greensburg Airport
2 mi from Greensburg
0.8 mi long, 600 yd wide
May 25, 2011EF1Greensburg Airport
2 mi from Greensburg
0.1 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jun 3, 2008EF1Springhill
7 mi from Greensburg
4.1 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 14, 2006F0Radnor
4 mi from Greensburg
0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Greensburg

65 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Greensburg since 2006, on 43 days. The strongest measured gust was 86 mph on Apr 14, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedGreensburg
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 29, 202558 mph, estimatedSpringhill, Greensburg
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 202464 mph, estimatedSt Omer
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 2, 202360 mph, estimatedGreensburg
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 1, 202358 mph, estimatedAdams
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202360 mph, estimatedAdams, Williamstown
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jan 19, 202360 mph, estimatedGreensburg Airport
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202260 mph, estimatedGreensburg
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 6, 202258 mph, estimatedBurney
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 21, 202264 mph, estimatedDowneyville, Napoleon
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Greensburg; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Greensburg.

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