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Hail history for Richmond, IN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Richmond on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 16, 2025. Hail is most common here in August and May.
Richmond ranks #924 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Richmond
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Centerville 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Richmond |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Richmond, Centerville 3 hail reports · closest near the center of Richmond |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Richmond by year
When hail season peaks near Richmond
Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (4) and May (4).
Largest hail storms near Richmond
Jun 2, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Centerville (6 mi from Richmond)
Mar 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Richmond (1 mi from Richmond)
May 16, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Richmond (0 mi from Richmond)
May 25, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Boston (8 mi from Richmond)
Jun 15, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Witts Station (8 mi from Richmond)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Richmond
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2024 | EF0 | Spring Grove 2 mi from Richmond |
| Apr 1, 2023 | EF0 | New Paris 7 mi from Richmond |
| Jun 15, 2019 | EF1 | Clifton 9 mi from Richmond |
| Jun 15, 2019 | EF0 | East Richmond Airport 2 mi from Richmond |
| Jun 15, 2019 | EF0 | New Westville 7 mi from Richmond |
| Jun 4, 2016 | EF0 | Webster 5 mi from Richmond |
| Dec 23, 2015 | EF0 | Fountain City 9 mi from Richmond |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Richmond
106 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Richmond since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Dec 28, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Centerville, Richmond 3 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | New Paris 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2026 | damage reported | Richmond 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Centerville, Richmond 2 wind reports |
| May 19, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Richmond, Braffettsville, Centerville 3 wind reports |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Spring Grove, Fountain City 2 wind reports |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Richmond 1 wind report |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 67 mph, measured | Richmond Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Abington 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Centerville, East Richmond Airport 3 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 Richmond; 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 Richmond.
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