Hail history for Tipton, IN

Last hail within 10 milesSep 5, 20260.25 in (pea)

Hail days, last 12 months4

Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Mar 14, 2024

Hail days since 200623

Days with hail 1 inch or larger14

Tornadoes within 10 miles5

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles68

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Tipton on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 14, 2024. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Tipton

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Sep 5, 2026	0.25 in pea	Windfall 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Tipton	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 12, 2026	0.5 in marble	Tipton 1 hail report · closest near the center of Tipton	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026	0.5 in marble	Tipton 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Tipton	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 22, 2026	1.25 in half dollar	Jacksons 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Tipton	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 Tipton by year

When hail season peaks near Tipton

Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (5) and June (5).

Largest hail storms near Tipton

Mar 14, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Sharpsville (8 mi from Tipton)

Jun 19, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Atlanta (9 mi from Tipton)

Apr 19, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Arcadia (8 mi from Tipton)

May 10, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Omega (8 mi from Tipton)

Jun 4, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tipton (0 mi from Tipton)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail was accompanied by 45 mph thunderstorm wind gusts.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Tipton

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Mar 31, 2023	EF1	Hemlock 10 mi from Tipton	6.3 mi long, 25 yd wide
Nov 17, 2013	EF1	Atlanta 5 mi from Tipton	1.2 mi long, 125 yd wide
Nov 17, 2013	EF1	New Lancaster 5 mi from Tipton	0.7 mi long, 125 yd wide
Apr 11, 2007	EF1	New Lancaster 5 mi from Tipton	0.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 11, 2007	EF2	Arcadia 9 mi from Tipton	4.0 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Tipton

68 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Tipton since 2006, on 44 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on May 25, 2011.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 5, 2026	damage reported	Windfall 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 19, 2026	60 mph, measured	Atlanta 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 14, 2026	60 mph, estimated	Goldsmith 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026	damage reported	Ekin 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 2026	60 mph, estimated	East Union, Ekin 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 2026	58 mph, estimated	Atlanta 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 2026	58 mph, estimated	Goldsmith 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 2026	63 mph, estimated	Goldsmith, Tipton 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 2026	62 mph, estimated	Deming 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 2025	69 mph, measured	Tipton, Windfall 2 wind reports	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 Tipton; 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 Tipton.

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