Hail history for Daviess County, IN

Daviess County has 60 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 41 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on May 28, 1996.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 60 since 1967

1″ or larger 41 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · May 28, 1996

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 Daviess County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 60 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 27, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 27, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 22, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
March 22, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 4, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 30, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 30, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 14, 2024	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

March 22, 2026 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Nearby areas also saw hail up to 1 inch.

May 19, 2022 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Thunderstorm produced large hail that led to the loss of 200 acres of corn and soybeans, with 1000 acres stripped to stubs. Fully headed wheat was also destroyed.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	1	10	19	15	13

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 Daviess County

Has it ever hailed in Daviess County?

Yes — 60 hail events have been recorded for Daviess County, IN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1967, including 41 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Daviess County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Daviess County, IN is April 27, 2026, 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 Daviess County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on May 28, 1996. 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.