Hail History

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Hail history for Batesville, IN

Last hail within 10 milesJul 2, 20230.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Aug 25, 2018
Hail days since 200615
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles83

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

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When hail season peaks near Batesville

Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (4) and March (3).

Jan1Feb3Mar4Apr2May1Jun3Jul1AugSepOctNovDec

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

DateRatingWherePath
May 16, 2025EF1Spades
6 mi from Batesville		5.6 mi long, 250 yd wide
May 16, 2025EF0Lawrenceville
8 mi from Batesville		0.4 mi long, 250 yd wide
May 16, 2025EF0St Peters
9 mi from Batesville		0.3 mi long, 250 yd wide
Mar 30, 2025EF1Lookout
7 mi from Batesville		4.8 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 18, 2021EF1Lookout
9 mi from Batesville		6.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Oct 7, 2017EF0Sunman
8 mi from Batesville		2.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 7, 2017EF0Sunman
9 mi from Batesville		2.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 20, 2014EF1Napoleon
9 mi from Batesville		0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 23, 2011EF0Sunman
9 mi from Batesville		1.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
May 23, 2011EF0Weisburg
10 mi from Batesville		1.6 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 8, 2009EF1Sunman
10 mi from Batesville		0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide

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.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedNapoleon
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedNapoleon, Sunman
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 17, 202658 mph, estimatedOld Milan
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 202658 mph, estimatedBatesville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202658 mph, estimatedSunman, Napoleon, Batesville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202558 mph, estimatedBatesville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202558 mph, estimatedSunman
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202558 mph, estimatedSunman
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202558 mph, estimatedSunman, Old Milan
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 26, 202458 mph, estimatedNapoleon
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 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.

Nearby cities

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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