Hail History

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Hail history for Terre Haute, IN

Last hail within 10 milesAug 13, 20260.25 in (pea)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 29, 2023
Hail days since 200638
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles145

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Terre Haute on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 29, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Terre Haute ranks #439 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Terre Haute

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 13, 20260.25 in
pea		Terre Haute
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Terre Haute		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 20260.75 in
penny		Terre Haute, Indiana State Unive, West Terre Haute
4 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Terre Haute		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Woodridge, Southwood
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Terre Haute		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 Terre Haute by year

706207308091104112121131415416217181192202122123524125226

When hail season peaks near Terre Haute

Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (9) and June (6).

1Jan2Feb5Mar9Apr4May6Jun4Jul4Aug2SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Terre Haute

Jun 9, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Terre Haute (2 mi from Terre Haute)

National Weather Service description (English): Local media relayed a report from a trucker of hail causing a broken windshield on Interstate 70.

Mar 2, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Preston (2 mi from Terre Haute)

Aug 16, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · North Terre Haute (6 mi from Terre Haute)

May 1, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Swalls (9 mi from Terre Haute)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail ranged from pea size to golf ball size. It lasted for a few minutes.

Jul 13, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Terre Haute (1 mi from Terre Haute)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Terre Haute

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 2, 2025EF1Ferrell
9 mi from Terre Haute		2.9 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 2, 2025EF1Libertyville
9 mi from Terre Haute		4.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 9, 2013EF0Allendale
6 mi from Terre Haute		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
May 9, 2013EF0Riley
8 mi from Terre Haute		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
May 25, 2011EF1Marion Hgts
3 mi from Terre Haute		0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 16, 2006F1Hulman Field Tere
3 mi from Terre Haute		4.2 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Terre Haute

145 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Terre Haute since 2006, on 76 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Feb 5, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 13, 202670 mph, estimatedTerre Haute, North Terre Haute, Seelyville
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202660 mph, estimatedWest Terre Haute
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 21, 202660 mph, estimatedSycamore Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202660 mph, measuredTerre Haute
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 9, 202660 mph, estimatedTerre Haute
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 27, 202670 mph, estimatedHuf Sky King Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202663 mph, estimatedBelt Jct
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 22, 202658 mph, estimatedRiley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 12, 202558 mph, measuredWoodridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202563 mph, estimatedNorth Terre Haute, Sycamore Park, Grover
4 wind reports		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 Terre Haute; 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 Terre Haute.

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