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Hail history for Batesville, IN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Batesville on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Aug 25, 2018. Hail is most common here in April and March.
Recent hail near Batesville
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Batesville in the last two years.
Hail days near Batesville by year
When hail season peaks near Batesville
Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (4) and March (3).
Largest hail storms near Batesville
Aug 25, 2018 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Huntersville (1 mi from Batesville)
National Weather Service description (English): There were multiple reports of baseball sized hail around Batesville.Apr 14, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Napoleon (9 mi from Batesville)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball to hen egg size hail fell across the northwest part of the county.Apr 28, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Napoleon (8 mi from Batesville)
National Weather Service description (English): Glass in a greenhouse was shattered by hail, estimated to be golf ball size.Apr 7, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Napoleon (8 mi from Batesville)
Jul 20, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Batesville (0 mi from Batesville)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Batesville
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | EF1 | Spades 6 mi from Batesville |
| May 16, 2025 | EF0 | Lawrenceville 8 mi from Batesville |
| May 16, 2025 | EF0 | St Peters 9 mi from Batesville |
| Mar 30, 2025 | EF1 | Lookout 7 mi from Batesville |
| Jun 18, 2021 | EF1 | Lookout 9 mi from Batesville |
| Oct 7, 2017 | EF0 | Sunman 8 mi from Batesville |
| Oct 7, 2017 | EF0 | Sunman 9 mi from Batesville |
| Feb 20, 2014 | EF1 | Napoleon 9 mi from Batesville |
| May 23, 2011 | EF0 | Sunman 9 mi from Batesville |
| May 23, 2011 | EF0 | Weisburg 10 mi from Batesville |
| Mar 8, 2009 | EF1 | Sunman 10 mi from Batesville |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Batesville
83 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Batesville since 2006, on 54 days. The strongest measured gust was 58 mph on Jun 18, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Napoleon 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Napoleon, Sunman 2 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Old Milan 1 wind report |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Batesville 1 wind report |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Sunman, Napoleon, Batesville 3 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Batesville 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Sunman 2 wind reports |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Sunman 2 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Sunman, Old Milan 2 wind reports |
| May 26, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Napoleon 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 Batesville; 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 Batesville.
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