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Hail history for Bartholomew County, IN
39 hail reports in Bartholomew County since 2006 on 24 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 31, 2012.
Cities in Bartholomew County
Recent hail in Bartholomew County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Newbern 1 hail report |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Bakalar Muni Airport 1 hail report |
| May 16, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | East Columbus 1 hail report |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Prentis Corners 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Bartholomew County by year
When hail season peaks in Bartholomew County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Bartholomew County
92 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Bartholomew County since 2006, on 59 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Nov 24, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Gnaw Bone 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2026 | damage reported | Columbus 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Columbus 1 wind report |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Waymansville 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Bakalar Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Ogilville 2 wind reports |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Riverview Acres 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Prentis Corners, East Columbus, Taylorsville 6 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 75 mph, estimated | Columbus Airport, Taylorsville 2 wind reports |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Ogilville 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 Bartholomew 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).