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Hail history for Tell City, IN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Tell City on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 25, 2006. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Tell City
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Hawesville 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Tell City |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Tell City by year
When hail season peaks near Tell City
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and June (3).
Largest hail storms near Tell City
May 25, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tell City (5 mi from Tell City)
Sep 27, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Lewisport (7 mi from Tell City)
May 31, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Gatewood (10 mi from Tell City)
May 27, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Tell City (0 mi from Tell City)
Dec 23, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Sunny Corner (10 mi from Tell City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Tell City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2026 | EF0 | Hawesville 4 mi from Tell City |
| Sep 8, 2018 | EF0 | Tell City 1 mi from Tell City |
| Sep 8, 2018 | EF0 | Lewisport 7 mi from Tell City |
| Jun 19, 2015 | EF0 | Troy 3 mi from Tell City |
| Jun 26, 2013 | EF1 | Troy 3 mi from Tell City |
| Mar 2, 2012 | EF1 | Chambers 8 mi from Tell City |
| Oct 18, 2007 | EF1 | Utility 10 mi from Tell City |
| Oct 18, 2007 | EF1 | Cannelton 3 mi from Tell City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Tell City
109 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Tell City since 2006, on 70 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Apr 19, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | damage reported | Dodd 2 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | damage reported | Lewisport, Hawesville 2 wind reports |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Petrie 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Petrie 1 wind report |
| May 2, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Goering, Chambers 2 wind reports |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Tell City 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lewisport 1 wind report |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Chambers, Utility, Sunny Corner 3 wind reports |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Utility 1 wind report |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Tell City, Dodd 2 wind reports |
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 Tell City; 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 Tell City.
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