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Hail history for Vincennes, IN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Vincennes on 28 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 24, 2006. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Vincennes
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Bruceville 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Vincennes |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Vincennes by year
When hail season peaks near Vincennes
Of the 28 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and May (6).
Largest hail storms near Vincennes
May 24, 2006 · 3 in (tea cup) · Lewistown (9 mi from Vincennes)
National Weather Service description (English): Widespread large hail, with maximum sizes ranging from 1 to 3 inches, was reported along a line from Lewistown, to St. David, to Canton. The largest hail was reported in the vicinity of St David.May 21, 2010 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Fritchton (4 mi from Vincennes)
National Weather Service description (English): Tennis ball sized hail was reported on US Highway 50.Apr 7, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Vincennes (4 mi from Vincennes)
National Weather Service description (English): No property damage estimates were available.May 25, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Vincennes (5 mi from Vincennes)
Apr 16, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Vincennes (2 mi from Vincennes)
National Weather Service description (English): This report of golf ball sized hail was observed at the Emergency Dispatch Center in Vincennes.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Vincennes
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | EF? | Bruceville 10 mi from Vincennes |
| Jun 19, 2015 | EF0 | Beman 3 mi from Vincennes |
| Mar 8, 2009 | EF1 | Lawrenceville Airport 7 mi from Vincennes |
| Mar 8, 2009 | EF0 | Emison 9 mi from Vincennes |
| Apr 2, 2006 | F1 | Seymour 4 mi from Vincennes |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Vincennes
174 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Vincennes since 2006, on 100 days. The strongest measured gust was 91 mph on Mar 8, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Bruceville 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Vincennes 1 wind report |
| Jul 26, 2026 | damage reported | Bruceville 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Lawrenceville 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Vincennes 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Bruceville 1 wind report |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Vincennes, Bruceville 4 wind reports |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Monroe City 1 wind report |
| Dec 28, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Fritchton 1 wind report |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Lawrenceville 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 Vincennes; 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 Vincennes.
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