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Hail history for Blackford County, IN
16 hail reports in Blackford County since 2006 on 8 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 23, 2011.
Cities in Blackford County
Recent hail in Blackford County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Mill Grove 1 hail report |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Hartford City 4 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Blackford County by year
When hail season peaks in Blackford County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Blackford County
31 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Blackford County since 2006, on 21 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Apr 27, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Hartford City 1 wind report |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Hartford City 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Millgrove 3 wind reports |
| Mar 6, 2022 | 63 mph, estimated | Hartford City 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2019 | 69 mph, estimated | Trenton 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2018 | 58 mph, estimated | Hartford City 1 wind report |
| Mar 30, 2017 | 60 mph, estimated | Hartford City 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2015 | 58 mph, estimated | Hartford City 2 wind reports |
| Nov 17, 2013 | 63 mph, estimated | Hartford City 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2013 | 81 mph, estimated | Roll, Hartford City, Montpelier 5 wind reports |
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 Blackford County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).