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Hail history for Mitchell, IN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mitchell on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 25, 2011. Hail is most common here in April and June.
Recent hail near Mitchell
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Williams 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Mitchell |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 0.75 in 1-sent coin | Sand Pit 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Mitchell |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Bedford, Virgil Grissom Airport 2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Mitchell |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 2.00 in hen egg | Virgil Grissom Airport, Bedford 2 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Mitchell |
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May 25, 2011 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Bedford (9 mi from Mitchell)
National Weather Service description (English): Pea to baseball sized hail was observed in this location.Aug 4, 2009 · 2.50 in (tennis ball) · Virgil Grissom Airport (8 mi from Mitchell)
Mar 19, 2025 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Virgil Grissom Airport (8 mi from Mitchell)
May 19, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mitchell (0 mi from Mitchell)
Apr 3, 2007 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Mitchell (0 mi from Mitchell)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mitchell
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2017 | EF1 | Mitchell 2 mi from Mitchell |
| Mar 1, 2017 | EF2 | Bond 8 mi from Mitchell |
| Mar 1, 2017 | EF1 | Leipsic 8 mi from Mitchell |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF1 | Bedford 10 mi from Mitchell |
| May 25, 2011 | EF2 | Orleans Airport 7 mi from Mitchell |
| May 25, 2011 | EF1 | Leipsic 8 mi from Mitchell |
| May 25, 2011 | EF1 | Bond 8 mi from Mitchell |
| May 25, 2011 | EF1 | Saltillo 9 mi from Mitchell |
| May 25, 2011 | EF1 | Mt Carmel 9 mi from Mitchell |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mitchell
61 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mitchell since 2006, on 47 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Apr 2, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | damage a reported | Mitchell 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 63 mph, a estimat | Mitchell, Leipsic 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 63 mph, a estimat | Mitchell 2 wind reports |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Bedford 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Hartleyville 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Bedford 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2024 | 81 mph, a estimat | Sand Pit 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 58 mph, a estimat | Mitchell 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 62 mph, a estimat | Bedford, Mitchell 2 wind reports |
| May 21, 2022 | 60 mph, a estimat | Mitchell 1 wind report |
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 Mitchell; 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 Mitchell.
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