Hail history for Clark County, IN

Clark County has 121 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 94 of them 1″ or larger and 10 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on March 2, 2012.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 121 since 1968

1″ or larger 94 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 10 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · March 2, 2012

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Clark County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Clark County's peak: May.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 121 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 10, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 15, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
March 15, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 15, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
March 15, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
March 15, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
July 24, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Clark County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

May 16, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail was observed between Henryville and Otisco.

March 2, 2012 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Sporadic baseball sized fell, denting a vehicle in the driveway.

April 7, 2006 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Hail shattered a large window and damaged the vinyl siding on a house. It also damaged a vehicle.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	2	8	11	34	46	19

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Clark County

Has it ever hailed in Clark County?

Yes — 121 hail events have been recorded for Clark County, IN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 94 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Clark County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Clark County, IN is May 16, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Clark County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on March 2, 2012. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Indiana hail history

All 92 Indiana counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.