Hail History

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Hail history for Fort Branch, IN

Last hail within 10 milesApr 27, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Mar 2, 2012
Hail days since 200636
Days with hail 1 inch or larger18
Tornadoes within 10 miles17
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles79

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fort Branch on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Mar 2, 2012. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Fort Branch

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 27, 20261 in
quarter		Princeton
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Fort Branch		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 20250.75 in
penny		King
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Fort Branch		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20251.75 in
golf ball		Princeton
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Fort Branch		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 Fort Branch by year

60610710809103114121131142152162172181912012132232324225126

When hail season peaks near Fort Branch

Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (9) and March (7).

Jan1Feb7Mar9Apr7May6Jun2JulAug2Sep1OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Fort Branch

Apr 7, 2006 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Princeton (7 mi from Fort Branch)

National Weather Service description (English): Quarter size hail accumulated to a depth of two inches in Princeton. Hailstones to nearly the size of baseballs occurred in Oakland City.

Mar 2, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Haubstadt (2 mi from Fort Branch)

National Weather Service description (English): A severe hail event, with hail near baseball size, occurred in southern Gibson county causing extensive damage to homes, businesses, vehicles and other structures. Some of the largest hail was reported just south of Fort Branch. Ninety six homes were damaged with many having major shingle damage, siding damage, and windows broken out. One insurance company alone reported 500 vehicles damaged, with many of those being totaled by the large hail.

May 25, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Buckskin (8 mi from Fort Branch)

Jun 25, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fort Branch (3 mi from Fort Branch)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranged from quarter to golf ball size near the Toyota plant on U.S. Highway 41.

Mar 15, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Princeton (8 mi from Fort Branch)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail occurred in Princeton.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fort Branch

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 15, 2025EF2Haubstadt
3 mi from Fort Branch		16.3 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jul 9, 2024EF1Buckskin
6 mi from Fort Branch		0.4 mi long, 40 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF2Martin
9 mi from Fort Branch		11.9 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF1Stacer
6 mi from Fort Branch		6.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF1Elliott
8 mi from Fort Branch		2.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF1Elberfeld
9 mi from Fort Branch		3.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 3, 2023EF0Inglefield
9 mi from Fort Branch		2.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 11, 2016EF1Johnson
9 mi from Fort Branch		1.5 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 7, 2015EF1Darmstadt
7 mi from Fort Branch		6.5 mi long, 500 yd wide
May 25, 2011EF2Cynthiana
9 mi from Fort Branch		1.2 mi long, 125 yd wide
May 25, 2011EF2Nisbet
8 mi from Fort Branch		2.3 mi long, 125 yd wide
May 25, 2011EF2St James
6 mi from Fort Branch		8.7 mi long, 125 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fort Branch

79 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fort Branch since 2006, on 67 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on May 8, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 26, 2026damage reportedPrinceton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Oct 19, 202585 mph, estimatedHaubstadt, Princeton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202558 mph, measuredBaldwin Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202560 mph, estimatedNisbet
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 1, 202460 mph, estimatedBaldwin Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 202470 mph, estimatedInglefield, King
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 202464 mph, estimatedFrancisco
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202475 mph, estimatedPrinceton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 202472 mph, measuredFort Branch
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 202470 mph, estimatedPrinceton
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 Fort Branch; 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 Fort Branch.

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