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Hail history for Rochester, IN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rochester on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 4.5 in (softball) on Jun 19, 2009. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near Rochester
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Talma 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Rochester |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Rochester by year
When hail season peaks near Rochester
Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and April (3).
Largest hail storms near Rochester
Jun 19, 2009 · 4.5 in (softball) · Talma (7 mi from Rochester)
National Weather Service description (English): Several reports were received at local television stations of hail ranging from pea size to larger than softballs. The hail fell for up to 20 minutes in some locations.Apr 16, 2006 · 4.25 in · Rochester (0 mi from Rochester)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranging from penny to softball size was reported in and around the city of Rochester. While damage amounts are estimated, local newspaper articles reported damage to several vehicles as well as siding and roof damage.Jul 1, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Kewanna (8 mi from Rochester)
Oct 7, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Pershing (4 mi from Rochester)
Apr 14, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Macy (8 mi from Rochester)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rochester
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2025 | EF0 | Macy 9 mi from Rochester |
| Mar 19, 2025 | EF0 | Wagoner 9 mi from Rochester |
| May 27, 2019 | EF3 | Macy 7 mi from Rochester |
| May 27, 2019 | EF3 | Akron 10 mi from Rochester |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rochester
73 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rochester since 2006, on 45 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on May 15, 2007.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Rochester, Tiosa 2 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Rochester 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2026 | 71 mph, estimated | Rochester 2 wind reports |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Rochester Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Rochester Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 26, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Rochester 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Pershing 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Lake Manitou, Rochester 2 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Lake Manitou, Rochester Airport, Rochester 4 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 71 mph, measured | Athens, Walnut 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 Rochester; 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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24 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 Rochester.
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