Hail history for Posey County, IN

Posey County has 80 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 47 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 19, 2022.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month March

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 1961

1″ or larger 47 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 19, 2022

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 Posey County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 80 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 16, 2025	0.75″	Penny
March 30, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
March 15, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
March 30, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 19, 2022	2.75″	Baseball
May 19, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
May 14, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
March 24, 2019	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

May 16, 2025 · 0.75″ (penny)

Penny size hail was measured in far southern Posey County, associated with a supercell which produced a tornado in Union County, Kentucky.

May 19, 2022 · 2.75″ (baseball)

At the North Posey High School just southwest of Poseyville, baseball size hail damaged cars. Near Wadesville, hail measuring 1.5 inches in diameter occurred at the intersection of Highways 66 and 165.

March 2, 2012 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Tennis ball size hail was reported just north of Wadesville.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	5	13	5	27	21	7

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 Posey County

Has it ever hailed in Posey County?

Yes — 80 hail events have been recorded for Posey County, IN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 47 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Posey County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Posey County, IN is May 16, 2025, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Posey County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 19, 2022. 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.

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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.