Hail History

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Hail history for McCordsville, IN

Last hail within 10 milesAug 11, 20260.5 in (marble)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20063.25 inJun 18, 2021
Hail days since 200640
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles154

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of McCordsville on 40 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.25 in on Jun 18, 2021. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near McCordsville

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 11, 20260.5 in
marble		Castleton, Noblesville
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from McCordsville		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Broad Ripple 2 NE
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from McCordsville		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20250.75 in
penny		Lawrence
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from McCordsville		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 McCordsville by year

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When hail season peaks near McCordsville

Of the 40 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and June (7).

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Largest hail storms near McCordsville

Jun 18, 2021 · 3.25 in · Gem (9 mi from McCordsville)

Apr 14, 2006 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Greenfield (6 mi from McCordsville)

National Weather Service description (English): A semi's windshield was broken by baseball hail near Greenfield.

Jun 2, 2009 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Indianapolis Metro Airport (7 mi from McCordsville)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple baseball sized hail reports near 116th Street and Hague Road were relayed by WTHR. Many homes in the Cherry Hill neighborhood sustained siding and window damage from the hail.

Apr 1, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oaklandon (4 mi from McCordsville)

Apr 10, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · Fishers (6 mi from McCordsville)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of McCordsville

DateRatingWherePath
Feb 27, 2023EF1Mc Cordsville
3 mi from McCordsville		5.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 27, 2023EF1Eden
8 mi from McCordsville		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Feb 28, 2011EF1Ingalls
6 mi from McCordsville		0.6 mi long, 40 yd wide
May 30, 2008EF2Lawrence
7 mi from McCordsville		3.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
May 30, 2008EF1Mt Comfort
6 mi from McCordsville		4.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 30, 2008EF1Mc Cordsville
3 mi from McCordsville		4.5 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 14, 2006F1Americus
6 mi from McCordsville		2.2 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near McCordsville

154 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of McCordsville since 2006, on 92 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Jun 22, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 2026damage reportedCumberland
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 9, 202663 mph, measuredMt Comfort, Mohawk
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202658 mph, estimatedFishers, Clarksville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 202660 mph, estimatedCastleton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202660 mph, estimatedAllisonville, Castleton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202562 mph, measuredIndianapolis Metro Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202563 mph, estimatedCastleton, Fortville, Hunter
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202563 mph, measuredMt Comfort, Indianapolis Metro Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202562 mph, estimatedOaklandon, Fishers, Maxwell
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202463 mph, estimatedCarmel
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 McCordsville; 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 McCordsville.

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