Hail History

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Hail history for Kokomo, IN

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20260.5 in (marble)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Mar 14, 2024
Hail days since 200631
Days with hail 1 inch or larger16
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles120

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kokomo on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 14, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and April.

Kokomo ranks #583 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Kokomo

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 26, 20261 in
quarter		Russiaville, Indian Heights
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Kokomo		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 20260.5 in
marble		Wawpecong
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Kokomo		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 14, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Cassville
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Kokomo		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 20261 in
quarter		Galveston, Wawpecong, Kokomo Muni Airport
3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Kokomo		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20250.75 in
penny		Kokomo
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Kokomo		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 Kokomo by year

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When hail season peaks near Kokomo

Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (9) and April (6).

JanFeb5Mar6Apr9May6JunJul2Aug1Sep1Oct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Kokomo

Mar 14, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Sharpsville (7 mi from Kokomo)

Jun 22, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grissom AFB Per (10 mi from Kokomo)

May 1, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sharpsville (9 mi from Kokomo)

Apr 14, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cassville (4 mi from Kokomo)

Mar 31, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Kokomo (1 mi from Kokomo)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kokomo

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 31, 2023EF0Russiaville
10 mi from Kokomo		0.9 mi long, 10 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF0West Middleton Airport
5 mi from Kokomo		0.1 mi long, 10 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF1Hemlock
8 mi from Kokomo		6.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 24, 2016EF1Russiaville
9 mi from Kokomo		1.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 24, 2016EF3Kokomo Ruzicka Airport
3 mi from Kokomo		8.6 mi long, 300 yd wide
Aug 24, 2016EF0Indian Hgts
4 mi from Kokomo		0.7 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 24, 2016EF0Alto
6 mi from Kokomo		3.0 mi long, 75 yd wide
Nov 17, 2013EF2Kokomo
2 mi from Kokomo		0.5 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010EF0Vermont
3 mi from Kokomo		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kokomo

120 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kokomo since 2006, on 67 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jun 23, 2016.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedRussiaville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202660 mph, measuredGrissom AFB, Russiaville, Kokomo
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202696 mph, estimatedKokomo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202658 mph, estimatedKokomo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 202670 mph, estimatedGuy
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202560 mph, estimatedKokomo, Groomville
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202564 mph, measuredGrissom AFB Per, Kokomo Ruzicka Airport, New London
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 202560 mph, estimatedKokomo, Kokomo Ruzicka Airport, Plevna
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202558 mph, estimatedOakford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 20, 202460 mph, estimatedIndian Hgts
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 Kokomo; 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 Kokomo.

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