Hail history for Gibson County, IN

Gibson County has 96 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 54 of them 1″ or larger and 9 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on July 31, 2012.

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 96 since 1963

1″ or larger 54 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 9 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · July 31, 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 Gibson County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 96 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 19, 2025	0.75″	Penny
March 15, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
February 26, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 18, 2024	0.75″	Penny
September 27, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
June 29, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 29, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
June 25, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

March 19, 2025 · 0.75″ (penny)

Penny size hail occurred at the Toyota Manufacturing Plant north of Fort Branch.

July 31, 2012 · 4.0″ (softball)

Baseball to grapefruit-size hail fell during a parade. Three people were injured by the hail and required treatment at a local hospital. There was major hail damage to many homes, primarily in Oakland City.

March 2, 2012 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

A severe hail event, with hail near baseball size, occurred in southern Gibson county causing extensive damage to homes, businesses, vehicles and other structures. Some of the largest hail was reported just south of Fort Branch. Ninety six homes were damaged with many having major shingle damage, siding damage, and windows broken out.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	3	4	8	32	33	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 Gibson County

Has it ever hailed in Gibson County?

Yes — 96 hail events have been recorded for Gibson County, IN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1963, including 54 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Gibson County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Gibson County, IN is March 19, 2025, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Gibson County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on July 31, 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.

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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.