Hail History

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Hail history for North Terre Haute, IN

Last hail within 10 milesAug 13, 20260.25 in (pea)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)May 16, 2019
Hail days since 200643
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles162

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of North Terre Haute on 43 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on May 16, 2019. Hail is most common here in April and March.

Recent hail near North Terre Haute

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 13, 20260.25 in
pea		Terre Haute
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from North Terre Haute		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 20260.75 in
penny		Terre Haute, Indiana State Unive, West Terre Haute
4 hail reports · closest 2 mi from North Terre Haute		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Woodridge, Southwood
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from North Terre Haute		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 North Terre Haute by year

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When hail season peaks near North Terre Haute

Of the 43 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (10) and March (7).

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Largest hail storms near North Terre Haute

May 16, 2019 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Klondyke (10 mi from North Terre Haute)

National Weather Service description (English): This event was described as occurring west of Clinton.

Jun 9, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Terre Haute (4 mi from North Terre Haute)

National Weather Service description (English): Local media relayed a report from a trucker of hail causing a broken windshield on Interstate 70.

Mar 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Preston (3 mi from North Terre Haute)

Aug 16, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · North Terre Haute (1 mi from North Terre Haute)

May 21, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lyford (9 mi from North Terre Haute)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail drifts, up to two feet in height, were reported from the southern part of the county.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of North Terre Haute

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 2, 2025EF1Libertyville
9 mi from North Terre Haute		4.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 2, 2025EF1Numa
7 mi from North Terre Haute		10.8 mi long, 120 yd wide
May 25, 2011EF1Marion Hgts
5 mi from North Terre Haute		0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 16, 2006F1Hulman Field Tere
7 mi from North Terre Haute		4.2 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near North Terre Haute

162 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of North Terre Haute since 2006, on 88 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Feb 5, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 14, 2026damage reportedStaunton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 13, 202670 mph, estimatedTerre Haute, North Terre Haute, Seelyville
9 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202660 mph, estimatedClinton, West Terre Haute, Rosedale
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 21, 202660 mph, estimatedSycamore Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202660 mph, measuredTerre Haute, Clinton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 9, 202660 mph, estimatedTerre Haute
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 202670 mph, estimatedKlondyke, Huf Sky King Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202663 mph, estimatedBelt Jct
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 202658 mph, estimatedRiley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 12, 202558 mph, measuredWoodridge
1 wind report		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 North Terre Haute; 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 North Terre Haute.

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