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Hail history for Fort Branch, IN

Haili ijiin 10 mileApr 27, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.50 in (tennis ball)Mar 2, 2012

Ane haili ijiin 200636

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon18

Tornado ijiin 10 mile17

Wind reports within 10 miles79

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fort Branch on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Mar 2, 2012. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near Fort Branch

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Apr 27, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Princeton 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Fort Branch	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 2025	0.75 in 1-sent coin	King 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Fort Branch	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 2025	1.75 in golf ball	Princeton 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Fort Branch	NOAA Storm Events

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Fort Branch

Of 36 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (9) and March (7).

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Apr 7, 2006 · 2.50 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 · 2.50 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

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Mar 15, 2025	EF2	Haubstadt 3 mi from Fort Branch	16.3 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jul 9, 2024	EF1	Buckskin 6 mi from Fort Branch	0.4 mi long, 40 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024	EF2	Martin 9 mi from Fort Branch	11.9 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	Stacer 6 mi from Fort Branch	6.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	Elliott 8 mi from Fort Branch	2.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024	EF1	Elberfeld 9 mi from Fort Branch	3.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 3, 2023	EF0	Inglefield 9 mi from Fort Branch	2.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 11, 2016	EF1	Johnson 9 mi from Fort Branch	1.5 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 7, 2015	EF1	Darmstadt 7 mi from Fort Branch	6.5 mi long, 500 yd wide
May 25, 2011	EF2	Cynthiana 9 mi from Fort Branch	1.2 mi long, 125 yd wide
May 25, 2011	EF2	Nisbet 8 mi from Fort Branch	2.3 mi long, 125 yd wide
May 25, 2011	EF2	St 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.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Jul 26, 2026	damage a reported	Princeton 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Oct 19, 2025	85 mph, a estimat	Haubstadt, Princeton 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 2025	58 mph, a measured	Baldwin Hgts 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 2025	60 mph, a estimat	Nisbet 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 1, 2024	60 mph, a estimat	Baldwin Hgts 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 30, 2024	70 mph, a estimat	Inglefield, King 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 3, 2024	64 mph, a estimat	Francisco 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 2024	75 mph, a estimat	Princeton 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 2024	72 mph, a measured	Fort Branch 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 2024	70 mph, a estimat	Princeton 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.

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 Fort Branch.

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