Hail history for Marion County, IN

Marion County has 371 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 225 of them 1″ or larger and 12 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on May 22, 2011.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 371 since 1955

1″ or larger 225 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 12 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · May 22, 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 Marion County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 371 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 22, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 20, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 30, 2025	0.75″	Penny
March 30, 2025	0.75″	Penny
March 30, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 28, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 24, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 24, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Large volume of hail.

March 23, 2011 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Two inch hail was reported near 4th Street and Buffalo Avenue in Beech Grove.

April 14, 2006 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

No damage estimates were available.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	10	15	21	46	102	144	32

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 Marion County

Has it ever hailed in Marion County?

Yes — 371 hail events have been recorded for Marion County, IN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 225 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Marion County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Marion County, IN is March 22, 2026, with 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) 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 Marion County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on May 22, 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

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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.