Hail history for Kosciusko County, IN

Kosciusko County has 105 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 47 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 2, 1980.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 105 since 1962

1″ or larger 47 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 2, 1980

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 Kosciusko County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 105 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 22, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 15, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
April 15, 2026	2.0″	Hen egg
July 20, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 20, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
June 25, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
March 22, 2023	0.5″	Mothball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 22, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Photo on Facebook showing hailstones ranging from dime to quarter size on SR 19 near the West 700 South.

April 15, 2026 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Broadcast media relayed a photo from the public of what is estimated to be between 2 and 2.25 inch hail in Claypool.

May 9, 2003 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Local residents reported hail up to the size of tennis balls falling with the storm.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	2	11	10	45	25	11

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 Kosciusko County

Has it ever hailed in Kosciusko County?

Yes — 105 hail events have been recorded for Kosciusko County, IN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 47 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Kosciusko County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Kosciusko County, IN is April 22, 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 Kosciusko County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 2, 1980. 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.