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Hail history for Mount Vernon, IN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mount Vernon on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 10, 2020. Hail is most common here in August and March.
Recent hail near Mount Vernon
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Marion 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Mount Vernon |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Shady Hills 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Mount Vernon |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Wabash 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Mount Vernon |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Mount Vernon by year
When hail season peaks near Mount Vernon
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (6) and March (5).
Largest hail storms near Mount Vernon
May 28, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jalapa (7 mi from Mount Vernon)
Apr 26, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Jalapa (6 mi from Mount Vernon)
Jun 10, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Amboy (7 mi from Mount Vernon)
May 27, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · La Fontaine (6 mi from Mount Vernon)
Mar 14, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Santa Fe (9 mi from Mount Vernon)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mount Vernon
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | EF? | Sweetser 7 mi from Mount Vernon |
| Jun 11, 2026 | EF1 | Hartman 7 mi from Mount Vernon |
| May 27, 2019 | EF2 | Mier 3 mi from Mount Vernon |
| Jul 20, 2018 | EF0 | Lincolnville 7 mi from Mount Vernon |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF2 | Mier 8 mi from Mount Vernon |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF2 | La Fontaine 8 mi from Mount Vernon |
| May 30, 2008 | EF1 | Hartman 6 mi from Mount Vernon |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mount Vernon
53 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mount Vernon since 2006, on 36 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jun 10, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | damage reported | Marion 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Sweetser 2 wind reports |
| May 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Wabash 2 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Wabash Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Wabash 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Shady Hills 2 wind reports |
| Aug 29, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Wabash 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Shady Hills 1 wind report |
| Sep 14, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Jalapa 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2020 | 63 mph, estimated | Wabash 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 Mount Vernon; 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
- Wabash
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17 hail days - Bluffton
26 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 Mount Vernon.
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