Hail HistoryHail history for Posey County, IN
44 hail reports in Posey County since 2006 on 32 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 19, 2022.
Recent hail in Posey County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Hovey 1 hail report |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Poseyville 1 hail report |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Poseyville 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Posey County by year
When hail season peaks in Posey County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Posey County
57 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Posey County since 2006, on 44 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on May 25, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | damage reported | Mount Vernon 1 wind report |
| Jul 26, 2026 | damage reported | New Harmony, Mount Vernon 6 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Mount Vernon 1 wind report |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Parkers Settlement 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 92 mph, estimated | Savah, Grafton, Parkers Settlement 3 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Poseyville 1 wind report |
| Mar 7, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Poseyville 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | New Harmony 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | New Harmony 1 wind report |
| Aug 21, 2019 | 64 mph, estimated | Wadesville 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 Posey County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).