Hail history for Madison County, IN

Madison County has 148 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 96 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 18, 2000.

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 148 since 1975

1″ or larger 96 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 18, 2000

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 Madison County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 148 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 22, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 22, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
June 18, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
June 18, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 2, 2025	0.75″	Penny
April 17, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
July 23, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 18, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Report from mping.

March 28, 2020 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Relayed via Indiana State Police.

June 8, 2018 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

This report was received via Twitter.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	2	16	24	49	41	16

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 Madison County

Has it ever hailed in Madison County?

Yes — 148 hail events have been recorded for Madison County, IN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1975, including 96 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Madison County?

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

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 18, 2000. 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.