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Hail history for Bicknell, IN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bicknell on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 22, 2026. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Bicknell
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Bicknell, Bruceville, Plainville 3 hail reports · closest near the center of Bicknell |
| Mar 4, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Oaktown 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Bicknell |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Bicknell by year
When hail season peaks near Bicknell
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (6) and May (6).
Largest hail storms near Bicknell
Mar 22, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Bicknell (0 mi from Bicknell)
National Weather Service description (English): Numerous hail reports near Bicknell and the surrounding countryside of hail up to 2 inches.Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Vincennes (10 mi from Bicknell)
National Weather Service description (English): No property damage estimates were available.Nov 14, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bicknell (2 mi from Bicknell)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was observed on State Route 159 between Bicknell and Freelandville.Apr 28, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bicknell (0 mi from Bicknell)
Apr 2, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Oaktown (10 mi from Bicknell)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bicknell
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | EF? | Bruceville 7 mi from Bicknell |
| Jun 21, 2026 | EF0 | Johnstown 3 mi from Bicknell |
| May 27, 2008 | EF0 | Graham 8 mi from Bicknell |
| Apr 2, 2006 | F1 | Seymour 10 mi from Bicknell |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bicknell
113 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bicknell since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Apr 2, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | damage reported | Bicknell, Freelandville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 26, 2026 | damage reported | Monroe City 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Bruceville 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Wheatland 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Oaktown 1 wind report |
| Jul 26, 2026 | damage reported | Bruceville 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Edwardsport, Plainville 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Bruceville, Johnstown 2 wind reports |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Bruceville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 62 mph, estimated | Bicknell 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 Bicknell; 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 Bicknell.
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