Hail History

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Hail history for Indian Heights, IN

Last hail within 10 milesSep 5, 20260.25 in (pea)
Hail days, last 12 months5
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Mar 14, 2024
Hail days since 200633
Days with hail 1 inch or larger17
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles105

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Indian Heights on 33 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 14, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Recent hail near Indian Heights

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 5, 20260.25 in
pea		Windfall
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Indian Heights		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 26, 20261 in
quarter		Russiaville, Indian Heights
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Indian Heights		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 20260.5 in
marble		Wawpecong
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Indian Heights		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 14, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Cassville
2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Indian Heights		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Jacksons, Kokomo Muni Airport
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Indian Heights		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20250.75 in
penny		Kokomo
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Indian Heights		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 Indian Heights by year

5062072081092103112122131141511621718119220212223124125526

When hail season peaks near Indian Heights

Of the 33 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and April (7).

JanFeb5Mar7Apr8May6JunJul2Aug3Sep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Indian Heights

Mar 14, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Sharpsville (3 mi from Indian Heights)

Jun 19, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tipton (8 mi from Indian Heights)

May 1, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sharpsville (5 mi from Indian Heights)

Apr 14, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cassville (8 mi from Indian Heights)

Mar 31, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Kokomo (5 mi from Indian Heights)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Indian Heights

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 31, 2023EF0Russiaville
8 mi from Indian Heights		0.9 mi long, 10 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF0West Middleton Airport
4 mi from Indian Heights		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF1Hemlock
6 mi from Indian Heights		6.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 24, 2016EF1Russiaville
8 mi from Indian Heights		1.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 24, 2016EF3Kokomo Ruzicka Airport
4 mi from Indian Heights		8.6 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 24, 2016EF0Indian Hgts
0 mi from Indian Heights		0.7 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 24, 2016EF0Alto
2 mi from Indian Heights		3.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Nov 17, 2013EF2Russiaville
9 mi from Indian Heights		18.4 mi long, 150 yd wide
Nov 17, 2013EF2Kokomo
3 mi from Indian Heights		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010EF0Vermont
5 mi from Indian Heights		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Indian Heights

105 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Indian Heights since 2006, on 63 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jun 23, 2016.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 14, 202660 mph, estimatedGoldsmith
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedRussiaville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedRussiaville, Kokomo, Galveston
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202696 mph, estimatedKokomo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202658 mph, estimatedKokomo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 202670 mph, estimatedGuy, Goldsmith
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202560 mph, estimatedKokomo, Groomville, Windfall
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202562 mph, estimatedKokomo Ruzicka Airport, New London, Oakford
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 202560 mph, estimatedKokomo, Kokomo Ruzicka Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202558 mph, estimatedOakford
1 wind report		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 Indian Heights; 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 Indian Heights.

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