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Hail history for Hartford City, IN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hartford City on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 23, 2011. Hail is most common here in April and July.
Recent hail near Hartford City
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Mill Grove 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Hartford City |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Hartford City, Upland 8 hail reports · closest near the center of Hartford City |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Hartford City by year
When hail season peaks near Hartford City
Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (3) and July (3).
Largest hail storms near Hartford City
Apr 23, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hartford City (0 mi from Hartford City)
May 10, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hartford City Airport (3 mi from Hartford City)
Mar 22, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Hartford City (0 mi from Hartford City)
Mar 30, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hartford City Airport (3 mi from Hartford City)
Jul 29, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Matamoras (9 mi from Hartford City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hartford City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2019 | EF3 | Mc Natts 9 mi from Hartford City |
| Nov 5, 2017 | EF2 | Eaton 7 mi from Hartford City |
| Nov 5, 2017 | EF2 | Millgrove 8 mi from Hartford City |
| Nov 5, 2017 | EF2 | Dunkirk 9 mi from Hartford City |
| Apr 19, 2011 | EF1 | Fowlerton 9 mi from Hartford City |
| Oct 26, 2010 | EF1 | Upland 9 mi from Hartford City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hartford City
53 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hartford City since 2006, on 36 days. The strongest measured gust was 100 mph on Apr 2, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 50 mph, estimated | Upland, Hartford City 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Upland 1 wind report |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Arcana, Hartford City 2 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Matthews 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 100 mph, measured | Eaton, Millgrove 4 wind reports |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 63 mph, estimated | Fowlerton, Gas City 2 wind reports |
| Mar 6, 2022 | 63 mph, estimated | Hartford City 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2021 | 68 mph, estimated | Arcana 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Upland 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2019 | 69 mph, estimated | Trenton 1 wind report |
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 Hartford City; 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 Hartford City.
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