Hail History

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Hail history for Bright, IN

Last hail within 10 milesMay 7, 20240.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Mar 1, 2017
Hail days since 200627
Days with hail 1 inch or larger18
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles93

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bright on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 1, 2017. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Bright

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Bright in the last two years.

Hail days near Bright by year

3063072081091041141213114115216217181192021221232242526

When hail season peaks near Bright

Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (10) and June (6).

JanFeb2Mar10Apr5May6Jun2Jul1AugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Bright

Mar 1, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Harrison (4 mi from Bright)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail of 1 to 2 inches in diameter was reported in the Harrison area.

Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · St Leon (8 mi from Bright)

Jun 3, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Greendale (8 mi from Bright)

Aug 3, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · North Bend (9 mi from Bright)

Apr 28, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Logan (3 mi from Bright)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bright

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 1, 2026EF?Saint Leon
9 mi from Bright
Jun 18, 2026EF2South Gate
9 mi from Bright		5.9 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jun 18, 2026EF0St Charles
8 mi from Bright		1.7 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jun 18, 2021EF1Idlewild
9 mi from Bright		2.8 mi long, 175 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010EF0Upland
5 mi from Bright		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bright

93 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bright since 2006, on 67 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jun 29, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedGreendale
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 202648 mph, measuredWest Harrison, Harrison
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 18, 202658 mph, estimatedAurora
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 28, 202658 mph, estimatedDrewersburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202558 mph, estimatedGreendale
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202568 mph, measuredHarrison, New Alsace, Lawrenceville
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202558 mph, estimatedNew Trenton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202558 mph, estimatedCedar Grove
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 202558 mph, estimatedBright
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 202458 mph, estimatedYorkville
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 Bright; 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 Bright.

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