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Hail history for Washington, IN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Washington on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 22, 2026. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Washington
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Washington 1 hail report · closest near the center of Washington |
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Black Oak, Plainville 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Washington |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Black Oak, Glendale 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Washington |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Washington by year
When hail season peaks near Washington
Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (5) and May (4).
Largest hail storms near Washington
Apr 28, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Corning (7 mi from Washington)
May 7, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Washington (0 mi from Washington)
Mar 22, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Black Oak (4 mi from Washington)
National Weather Service description (English): Nearby areas also saw hail up to 1 inch.Apr 30, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Black Oak (6 mi from Washington)
May 19, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Washington (1 mi from Washington)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Washington
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | EF1 | Hudsonville 9 mi from Washington |
| Mar 1, 2017 | EF2 | South Washington 5 mi from Washington |
| Mar 1, 2017 | EF2 | Black Oak 5 mi from Washington |
| Mar 1, 2017 | EF1 | Cannelburg 9 mi from Washington |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF2 | Maysville 3 mi from Washington |
| May 27, 2008 | EF0 | Graham 4 mi from Washington |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Washington
50 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Washington since 2006, on 41 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Jul 24, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | damage reported | Monroe City 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Wheatland 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Plainville 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Washington 1 wind report |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Wheatland 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | South Washington 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Glendale 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Montgomery 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Washington 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Hudsonville 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 Washington; 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 Washington.
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