Hail history for Perry County, IN

Perry County has 47 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 28 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on July 30, 1978.

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 47 since 1972

1″ or larger 28 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · July 30, 1978

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 Perry County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 47 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 1, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 19, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
June 26, 2015	1.75″	Golf ball
May 27, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
July 26, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
May 11, 2014	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
February 20, 2014	1.25″	Half dollar
February 20, 2014	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

March 1, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter-sized hail fell in Tell City.

June 26, 2015 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

An employee with Winzerwald Winery reported golf ball sized hail. Patio furniture on the property also was blown around due to severe thunderstorm winds.

April 28, 1994 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball-size hail fell in Cannelton and broke windows in homes and automobiles.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	3	2	7	26	7	2

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 Perry County

Has it ever hailed in Perry County?

Yes — 47 hail events have been recorded for Perry County, IN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1972, including 28 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Perry County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Perry County, IN is March 1, 2023, 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 Perry County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on July 30, 1978. 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.