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Hail history for Austin, IN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Austin on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 3, 2007. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Austin
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Scottsburg 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Austin |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Austin by year
When hail season peaks near Austin
Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and July (3).
Largest hail storms near Austin
Apr 3, 2007 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Blocher (8 mi from Austin)
Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Deputy (9 mi from Austin)
Jun 4, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crothersville (3 mi from Austin)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail dented the roofs of several cars.Jul 7, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Frankfort (5 mi from Austin)
Jul 20, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Uniontown (8 mi from Austin)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Austin
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | EF1 | Austin 1 mi from Austin |
| Jun 18, 2026 | EF2 | Deputy 7 mi from Austin |
| Mar 1, 2017 | EF1 | Vienna 9 mi from Austin |
| Apr 20, 2011 | EF0 | Leota 6 mi from Austin |
| Apr 20, 2011 | EF0 | Scottsburg 5 mi from Austin |
| Apr 20, 2011 | EF0 | Deputy 7 mi from Austin |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Austin
77 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Austin since 2006, on 46 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Apr 20, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Seymour 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Austin, Scottsburg, Crothersville 3 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Deputy 2 wind reports |
| May 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Little York 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 69 mph, estimated | Scottsburg 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Retreat 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Scottsburg, Deputy 2 wind reports |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Dudleytown 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Vienna 1 wind report |
| May 22, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Scottsburg 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 Austin; 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.
Nearby cities
- Seymour
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20 hail days - Clarksville
50 hail days - New Albany
48 hail days - Jeffersonville
51 hail days - Louisville
48 hail days - Saint Matthews
48 hail days - Bedford
29 hail days
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 Austin.
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