Hail history for Jennings County, IN

Jennings County has 41 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 28 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on September 15, 1956.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

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 41 since 1956

1″ or larger 28 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · September 15, 1956

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 Jennings County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 41 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 16, 2025	0.75″	Penny
April 29, 2025	0.75″	Penny
March 30, 2025	0.75″	Penny
March 19, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 13, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 8, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
June 8, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
December 6, 2021	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 8, 2022 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Thunderstorm produced golf-ball sized hail near Hayden.

June 8, 2022 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Thunderstorm continued to produce golf-ball sized hail in North Vernon.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	3	1	0	7	9	11	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 Jennings County

Has it ever hailed in Jennings County?

Yes — 41 hail events have been recorded for Jennings County, IN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 28 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Jennings County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Jennings County, IN is May 16, 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 Jennings County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on September 15, 1956. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.