Hail history for Lawrence County, IN

Lawrence County has 80 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 53 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 25, 2011.

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 80 since 1967

1″ or larger 53 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 7 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 25, 2011

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 Lawrence County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 80 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 27, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 30, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 2, 2025	0.75″	Penny
March 30, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 30, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 19, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
March 19, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 2, 2024	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

June 1, 2022 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Thunderstorm produced estimated 1.00 inch hail.

July 8, 2012 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball sized hail was observed on State Road 37 near the Monroe/Lawrence county line.

May 25, 2011 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Pea to baseball sized hail was observed in this location.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	7	6	4	27	22	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 Lawrence County

Has it ever hailed in Lawrence County?

Yes — 80 hail events have been recorded for Lawrence County, IN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1967, including 53 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lawrence County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lawrence County, IN is April 27, 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 Lawrence County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 25, 2011. 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

All 92 Indiana counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.