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Hail history for Marion, IN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Marion on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Apr 26, 2017. Hail is most common here in May and August.
Marion ranks #661 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Marion
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Marion 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Marion |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Upland, Shady Hills 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Marion |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Marion by year
When hail season peaks near Marion
Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and August (5).
Largest hail storms near Marion
Oct 13, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Davis (3 mi from Marion)
National Weather Service description (English): Law enforcement officials reported golf ball size hail at the intersection of County Road 200 North and 300 East.May 10, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gas City (8 mi from Marion)
May 24, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Roseburg (5 mi from Marion)
May 25, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gas City (5 mi from Marion)
May 28, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jalapa (7 mi from Marion)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Marion
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | EF? | Sweetser 6 mi from Marion |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF3 | Gas City 6 mi from Marion |
| May 23, 2019 | EF1 | Hanfield 5 mi from Marion |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF2 | Mier 9 mi from Marion |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF2 | La Fontaine 7 mi from Marion |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF0 | Roseburg 5 mi from Marion |
| Apr 19, 2011 | EF1 | Fowlerton 10 mi from Marion |
| Oct 26, 2010 | EF1 | Upland 9 mi from Marion |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Marion
127 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Marion since 2006, on 57 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Jun 10, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | damage reported | Marion 2 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2026 | damage reported | Marion 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Marion, Michaelsville, Jonesboro 20 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Marion Airport, Shady Hills 2 wind reports |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Shady Hills, Marion Airport 2 wind reports |
| May 19, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Jonesboro, Gas City 2 wind reports |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 71 mph, measured | Davis, Arcana, Gas City 4 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Jonesboro, Shady Hills 2 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Fairmount, Jonesboro 2 wind reports |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Shady Hills 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 Marion; 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 Marion.
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