Hail history for Owen County, IN

Owen County has 56 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 40 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on June 25, 2023.

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 56 since 1967

1″ or larger 40 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · June 25, 2023

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 Owen County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 56 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 27, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 22, 2026	0.88″	Nickel
February 19, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
November 18, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 16, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
May 16, 2025	2.75″	Baseball
March 30, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

March 22, 2026 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Thunderstorm wind gusts up to 35 mph were also estimated at this location.

June 25, 2023 · 4.0″ (softball)

Thunderstorm hail as large as softballs in Spencer.

April 5, 2010 · 3.25″ (tea cup)

WRTV forwarded a report of 3.25 inch hail in Gosport.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	1	6	24	12	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 Owen County

Has it ever hailed in Owen County?

Yes — 56 hail events have been recorded for Owen County, IN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1967, including 40 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Owen County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Owen 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 Owen County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on June 25, 2023. 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.