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Hail history for Aurora, IN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Aurora on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Oct 19, 2016. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Aurora
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Rising Sun 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Aurora |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Aurora by year
When hail season peaks near Aurora
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (6) and May (6).
Largest hail storms near Aurora
Oct 19, 2016 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Rising Sun (7 mi from Aurora)
Jun 3, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Greendale (3 mi from Aurora)
Jun 25, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Burlington (10 mi from Aurora)
National Weather Service description (English): Nickel diameter hail to 1.75 inch hail was reported. Trees were blown down. A vehicle and gazebo were damaged. Signs were twisted and a warehouse roof collapsed about one mile north of Hebron.May 22, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Aurora (1 mi from Aurora)
May 19, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Petersburg (3 mi from Aurora)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported at the intersection of Woolper and Petersburgh Roads.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Aurora
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | EF2 | Dillsboro Station 6 mi from Aurora |
| Jun 18, 2026 | EF1 | Hartford 4 mi from Aurora |
| Jun 18, 2026 | EF0 | Belleview 5 mi from Aurora |
| Jun 18, 2021 | EF1 | Chesterville 8 mi from Aurora |
| Jun 18, 2021 | EF1 | Idlewild 5 mi from Aurora |
| Apr 8, 2020 | EF0 | Cofield Corner 7 mi from Aurora |
| Oct 26, 2010 | EF0 | Upland 7 mi from Aurora |
| Jun 4, 2008 | EF0 | Wilmington 4 mi from Aurora |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Aurora
129 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Aurora since 2006, on 80 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Apr 10, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Moores Hill, Burlington 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Burlington, Moores Hill, Greendale 7 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Rising Sun 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Aurora 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Greendale 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Belleview, Mt Sinai 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Rising Sun Airport 1 wind report |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Burlington, Rising Sun, Waterloo 6 wind reports |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 52 mph, estimated | Belleview 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Rising Sun, Lawrenceburg 2 wind reports |
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 Aurora; 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 Aurora.
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