Hail history for Huntington County, IN

Huntington County has 140 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 80 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 3, 1989.

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 140 since 1957

1″ or larger 80 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 3, 1989

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 Huntington County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 140 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
February 19, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 24, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
May 24, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
March 14, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
August 17, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
March 31, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
September 8, 2020	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

February 19, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Lots of smaller hail with a few hailstones to the size of quarters.

May 16, 2019 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

The pubic reported hail ranging from golf ball to egg size.

June 28, 1994 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Numerous reports of one to two inch diameter hail in the city caused damage to several cars and house rooftops.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	0	3	13	10	43	61	9

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 Huntington County

Has it ever hailed in Huntington County?

Yes — 140 hail events have been recorded for Huntington County, IN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 80 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Huntington County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Huntington County, IN is February 19, 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 Huntington County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 3, 1989. 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.