Hail History

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Hail history for Marion County, IN

Last hail in the countyAug 11, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)May 22, 2011
Hail days since 200682
Days with hail 1 inch or larger51
Tornadoes in the county9
Damaging wind reports in the county300

256 hail reports in Marion County since 2006 on 82 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 22, 2011.

Cities in Marion County

Recent hail in Marion County

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 11, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Boggstown, Indianapolis Int', Southport
9 hail reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Broad Ripple 2 NE, Indianapolis Intl. Airp 3
2 hail reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 16, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Maywood, Tremont
2 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Sunshine Gardens
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 20251 in
quarter		New Bethel
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251 in
quarter		New Bethel
1 hail report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 20250.75 in
penny		Lawrence, Sunshine Gardens, Five Pts
3 hail reports		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days in Marion County by year

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When hail season peaks in Marion County

1JanFeb11Mar11Apr15May16Jun12Jul11Aug4SepOct1NovDec

Damaging thunderstorm winds in Marion County

300 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Marion County since 2006, on 134 days. The strongest measured gust was 86 mph on Apr 14, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202658 mph, measuredIndianapolis Int'l Airp, Eagle Creek Reser, Homecroft
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 1, 2026damage reportedMonument Circle
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202659 mph, measuredIndianapolis Intl. Airp 3, Indianapolis Int'l Airp
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202669 mph, estimatedActon, Glenns Vly
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 202660 mph, estimatedCastleton, New Bethel
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 24, 202663 mph, estimatedLynhurst, Indianapolis, Indnpls Intl. Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202671 mph, measuredHomecroft, Indianapolis Intl. Airport, Indianapolis
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202660 mph, estimatedWilliams Creek, Allisonville, Meridian Hills
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Dec 28, 202570 mph, measuredValley Mills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202560 mph, estimatedNew Augusta
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 Marion County; 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.

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).