Hail History

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Hail history for Martinsville, IN

Last hail within 10 milesMay 20, 20251 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Apr 5, 2010
Hail days since 200628
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles79

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Martinsville on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Apr 5, 2010. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Martinsville

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 20, 20251 in
quarter		Bethany
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Martinsville		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 Martinsville by year

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When hail season peaks near Martinsville

Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and April (6).

Jan1Feb2Mar6Apr6May8Jun5JulAugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Martinsville

Apr 5, 2010 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Paragon (8 mi from Martinsville)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball to egg sized hail was observed at this location.

May 25, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Paragon (9 mi from Martinsville)

Jun 20, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Martinsville (1 mi from Martinsville)

Jun 18, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Martinsville Airport (3 mi from Martinsville)

May 7, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lake Hart (9 mi from Martinsville)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Martinsville

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 31, 2023EF2Martinsville Airport
3 mi from Martinsville		8.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 12, 2010EF0Lewisville
10 mi from Martinsville		5.8 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Martinsville

79 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Martinsville since 2006, on 50 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jun 18, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 26, 2026damage reportedBeanblossom, Centerton
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedCenterton, Martinsville
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 9, 202669 mph, estimatedCope
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 202661 mph, measuredMartinsville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202659 mph, measuredMartinsville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 12, 202563 mph, estimatedBethany
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202564 mph, measuredMartinsville Airport, Paragon, Martinsville
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202564 mph, measuredMartinsville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202560 mph, estimatedMartinsville Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 202463 mph, estimatedMartinsville Airport
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 Martinsville; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Martinsville.

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