Hail history for Hendricks County, IN

Hendricks County has 209 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 123 of them 1″ or larger and 13 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on April 19, 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 209 since 1956

1″ or larger 123 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 13 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · April 19, 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 Hendricks County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 209 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 3, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 30, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 8, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
July 17, 2023	2.0″	Hen egg
July 17, 2023	1.55″	Ping-pong ball
July 17, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

March 3, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

A large volume of hail which covered the roadways.

July 17, 2023 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hail as large as hen eggs east of Brownsburg.

June 20, 1995 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Tractor-semitrailers and mobile homes were damaged.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	4	4	11	25	54	98	12

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 Hendricks County

Has it ever hailed in Hendricks County?

Yes — 209 hail events have been recorded for Hendricks County, IN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 123 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Hendricks County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Hendricks County, IN is March 3, 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 Hendricks County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on April 19, 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

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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.