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Hail history for Broad Ripple, IN

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 11, 20260.70 in

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin3

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.75 in (baseball)Jun 2, 2009

Ane haili ijiin 200669

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon45

Tornado ijiin 10 mile8

Wind reports within 10 miles246

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Broad Ripple on 69 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 2, 2009. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Broad Ripple

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Aug 11, 2026	0.70 in	Monument Circle, Castleton, Meridian Hills 5 hail reports · closest near the center of Broad Ripple	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026	1.25 in 50-sent coin	Broad Ripple 2 NE 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Broad Ripple	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 16, 2026	1.25 in 50-sent coin	Maywood 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Broad Ripple	NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 2025	0.75 in 1-sent coin	Carmel 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Broad Ripple	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 2025	0.75 in 1-sent coin	Lawrence 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Broad Ripple	NOAA Storm Events

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Of 69 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (12) and May (12).

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Apr 14, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Greenfield (10 mi from Broad Ripple)

National Weather Service description (English): A semi's windshield was broken by baseball hail near Greenfield.

Jun 2, 2009 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Indianapolis Metro Airport (8 mi from Broad Ripple)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple baseball sized hail reports near 116th Street and Hague Road were relayed by WTHR. Many homes in the Cherry Hill neighborhood sustained siding and window damage from the hail.

Apr 1, 2012 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Oaklandon (8 mi from Broad Ripple)

Apr 10, 2013 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Traders Pt (9 mi from Broad Ripple)

Jun 18, 2021 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Castleton (5 mi from Broad Ripple)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Broad Ripple

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Aug 1, 2026	EF?	Monument Circle 9 mi from Broad Ripple
Apr 2, 2025	EF1	Home Place 6 mi from Broad Ripple	6.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 24, 2016	EF0	Woodruff Place 5 mi from Broad Ripple	0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 30, 2015	EF1	Beech Grove 9 mi from Broad Ripple	0.3 mi long, 40 yd wide
Sep 1, 2012	EF0	Flackville 6 mi from Broad Ripple	0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
May 30, 2008	EF2	Lawrence 7 mi from Broad Ripple	3.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jan 29, 2008	EF1	Ind Eagle Creek Airport 9 mi from Broad Ripple	0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 14, 2006	F1	Americus 10 mi from Broad Ripple	2.2 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Broad Ripple

246 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Broad Ripple since 2006, on 123 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jun 11, 2011.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 11, 2026	55 mph, a measured	Eagle Creek Reser, Monument Circle, Speedway 5 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 1, 2026	damage a reported	Monument Circle 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 19, 2026	63 mph, a estimat	Carmel 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Carmel 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 2026	60 mph, a estimat	Castleton 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 24, 2026	63 mph, a estimat	Lynhurst, Indianapolis 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 2026	58 mph, a measured	Indianapolis 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 2026	68 mph, a measured	Eagle Vlg, Williams Creek, Allisonville 5 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 2025	62 mph, a measured	Indianapolis Metro Airport, New Augusta 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 2025	67 mph, a measured	Warren Park, Woodruff Place, Speedway 10 wind reports	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 Broad Ripple; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Broad Ripple.

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