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Hail history for Columbus, IN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Columbus on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 25, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Columbus ranks #863 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Columbus
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Newbern 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Columbus |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Bakalar Muni Airport 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Columbus |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | East Columbus 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Columbus |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Prentis Corners 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Columbus |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Columbus by year
When hail season peaks near Columbus
Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Columbus
Apr 5, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · St Louis Crossing (10 mi from Columbus)
May 25, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Riverview Acres (2 mi from Columbus)
Jun 1, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Taylorsville (8 mi from Columbus)
May 16, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · East Columbus (1 mi from Columbus)
Jan 2, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Columbus (6 mi from Columbus)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Columbus
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2026 | EF0 | Riverview Acres 5 mi from Columbus |
| Mar 19, 2025 | EF2 | Columbus Airport 7 mi from Columbus |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Columbus
77 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Columbus since 2006, on 48 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Nov 24, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Gnaw Bone 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2026 | damage reported | Columbus 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Columbus 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Bakalar Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Ogilville 2 wind reports |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Riverview Acres 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Prentis Corners, East Columbus, Taylorsville 6 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 75 mph, estimated | Columbus Airport, Taylorsville 2 wind reports |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Ogilville 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Taylorsville, Prentis Corners 2 wind reports |
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 Columbus; 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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74 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 Columbus.
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