Hail History

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Hail history for Evansville, IN

Last hail within 10 milesAug 12, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 10, 2018
Hail days since 200651
Days with hail 1 inch or larger27
Tornadoes within 10 miles13
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles147

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Evansville on 51 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 10, 2018. Hail is most common here in March and April.

Evansville ranks #85 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Evansville

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 12, 20261 in
quarter		Melody Hill
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Evansville		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 27, 20261 in
quarter		Paradise, St John, Stevenson
4 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Evansville		NOAA Storm Events
May 8, 20250.88 in
nickel		Paradise
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Evansville		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 20251 in
quarter		Erskin
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Evansville		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 Evansville by year

80610720820910611612113114215216217218119120121122423424225226

When hail season peaks near Evansville

Of the 51 hail days since 2006, most fell in March (12) and April (12).

3JanFeb12Mar12Apr8May9Jun3Jul1Aug2SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Evansville

Apr 26, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Newburgh (9 mi from Evansville)

National Weather Service description (English): Mostly quarter to a few 2-inch diameter hailstones broke out a windshield on a car. There were two waves of large hail in five minutes.

Apr 29, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mc Cutchanville (7 mi from Evansville)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail slightly larger than golf balls fell at McCutchanville. The hail size was estimated from a photo. Quarter-size hail was reported on U.S. Highway 41 north of the Evansville airport.

May 10, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Evansville (0 mi from Evansville)

National Weather Service description (English): A swath of very large hail crossed most of the city of Evansville. Hail the size of hen eggs fell near the downtown area. Ping pong ball size hail was reported on the north side of the city. Quarter-size hail fell on the northeast and west sides of the city. Several windshields were shattered or damaged. Strong winds were associated with the storm.

May 25, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Daylight (10 mi from Evansville)

Jun 20, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Evansville (1 mi from Evansville)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf-ball size hail fell in a rural area along the Posey County line near the Ohio River. Dime size hail fell at a high school in southwest Evansville.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Evansville

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 30, 2024EF1Erskin
6 mi from Evansville		3.7 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jul 30, 2024EF1Stevenson
7 mi from Evansville		7.3 mi long, 300 yd wide
May 14, 2024EF1Paradise
9 mi from Evansville		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 2, 2024EF1St John
8 mi from Evansville		1.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 3, 2023EF1Kasson
6 mi from Evansville		2.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 15, 2020EF1Belknap
8 mi from Evansville		1.9 mi long, 80 yd wide
Mar 28, 2020EF1Wells Store
8 mi from Evansville		0.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 28, 2020EF2Newburgh
9 mi from Evansville		4.2 mi long, 575 yd wide
Apr 26, 2016EF1Kasson
6 mi from Evansville		7.5 mi long, 250 yd wide
Mar 2, 2012EF0Darmstadt
8 mi from Evansville		2.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 29, 2012EF1White City
5 mi from Evansville		1.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Feb 29, 2012EF1Newburgh
8 mi from Evansville		2.4 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Evansville

147 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Evansville since 2006, on 94 days. The strongest measured gust was 90 mph on Mar 28, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 17, 2026damage reportedEvansville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 26, 2026damage reportedEvansville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedEvansville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 27, 202664 mph, estimatedHenderson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 19, 202585 mph, estimatedNewburgh
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 4, 202564 mph, estimatedHowell
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 19, 202560 mph, estimatedEvansville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202555 mph, estimatedDress Airport Evan
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 202560 mph, estimatedHowell
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202567 mph, measuredNewburgh
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 Evansville; 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 Evansville.

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