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Hail history for Butler, IN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Butler on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 1, 2019. Hail is most common here in May and March.
Recent hail near Butler
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Butler in the last two years.
Hail days near Butler by year
When hail season peaks near Butler
Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and March (2).
Largest hail storms near Butler
Jul 26, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Edgerton (7 mi from Butler)
Jun 1, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Butler (0 mi from Butler)
May 28, 2017 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Hicksville (8 mi from Butler)
May 14, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Sedan (10 mi from Butler)
May 22, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Hamilton (7 mi from Butler)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Butler
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2023 | EF1 | Hicksville 8 mi from Butler |
| Jul 26, 2007 | EF0 | Alvarado 9 mi from Butler |
| Jul 26, 2007 | EF0 | Alvarado 9 mi from Butler |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Butler
43 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Butler since 2006, on 29 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Jul 29, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Hamilton 1 wind report |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 62 mph, measured | Hicksville, St Joe, Farmer 4 wind reports |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Edgerton 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Auburn, Cold Spgs, Edon 3 wind reports |
| Mar 6, 2022 | 63 mph, estimated | St Joe, Moore 2 wind reports |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 70 mph, estimated | Six Corners 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2021 | 68 mph, estimated | Sedan, Hicksville 2 wind reports |
| Jun 29, 2021 | 59 mph, measured | Waterloo 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2021 | 63 mph, estimated | Auburn, Hamilton, Spencerville 3 wind reports |
| May 23, 2019 | 63 mph, estimated | Hamilton 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 Butler; 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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15 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 Butler.
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