Hail History

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Hail history for Clarksville, IN

Last hail within 10 milesMay 16, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Mar 15, 2025
Hail days since 200650
Days with hail 1 inch or larger41
Tornadoes within 10 miles23
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles435

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Clarksville on 50 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 15, 2025. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Clarksville

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 16, 20261 in
quarter		Louisville
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Clarksville		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20252 in
hen egg		Cementville, Sellersburg, Blackiston Mill
9 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Clarksville		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Clarksville by year

50640710840910111712213414415416317118119120121122323124125126

When hail season peaks near Clarksville

Of the 50 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (15) and May (8).

2Jan2Feb5Mar15Apr8May5Jun5Jul4AugSep3OctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Clarksville

May 15, 2009 · 2 in (hen egg) · Windy Hills (8 mi from Clarksville)

Apr 28, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Louisville (7 mi from Clarksville)

National Weather Service description (English): The National Weather Service Meteorologist in Charge observed 2 inch hail at Churchhill Downs.

Jul 20, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Pleasure Ridge Park (9 mi from Clarksville)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in Iroquois Park.

Mar 15, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cementville (4 mi from Clarksville)

National Weather Service description (English): Wind driven hail broke windows and caused hail drifts of 6 inches.

Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Albany (2 mi from Clarksville)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Clarksville

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 2, 2025EF1Floyds Knobs
4 mi from Clarksville		2.2 mi long, 500 yd wide
Sep 24, 2024EF0Cementville
4 mi from Clarksville		3.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 4, 2024EF1Louisville
5 mi from Clarksville		0.5 mi long, 170 yd wide
May 7, 2024EF0Bennettsville
10 mi from Clarksville		1.2 mi long, 60 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF1Watson
4 mi from Clarksville		4.2 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF2Transylvania Beach
7 mi from Clarksville		3.2 mi long, 450 yd wide
May 7, 2023EF1Edwardsville
8 mi from Clarksville		0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 7, 2023EF1Edwardsville
8 mi from Clarksville		0.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 7, 2023EF0Riverside Gardens
8 mi from Clarksville		4.1 mi long, 200 yd wide
May 7, 2023EF1Blackiston Mill
4 mi from Clarksville		0.3 mi long, 125 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023EF1Parkway Vlg
8 mi from Clarksville		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 5, 2023EF1Parkway Vlg
8 mi from Clarksville		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Clarksville

435 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Clarksville since 2006, on 153 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on May 16, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 16, 202664 mph, measuredSaint Matthews, Shively, Edwardsville
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedBennettsville, Speed, Prospect
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 26, 202658 mph, estimatedRiverside Gardens, Prospect
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202658 mph, estimatedIndian Hills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202662 mph, measuredBowman Field Loui, Staniford Field, Louisville
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedProspect, Jeffersonville Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 202661 mph, estimatedFloyds Knobs, Watson, Bonnenburger
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202664 mph, measuredLouisville, Cementville, Haps Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 202558 mph, estimatedLouisville, Sellersburg
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202558 mph, measuredLouisville, Pleasure Ridge Park, Staniford Field
3 wind reports		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 Clarksville; 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 Clarksville.

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