Hail history for Ripley County, IN

Ripley County has 77 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 41 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on April 29, 1970.

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 77 since 1970

1″ or larger 41 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · April 29, 1970

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 Ripley County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 77 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 2, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
June 25, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 7, 2021	0.88″	Nickel
July 20, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
July 20, 2018	0.75″	Penny
July 20, 2018	1.25″	Half dollar
April 28, 2017	1.75″	Golf ball
April 28, 2017	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 28, 2017 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Glass in a greenhouse was shattered by hail, estimated to be golf ball size.

April 14, 2006 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Golf ball to hen egg size hail fell across the northwest part of the county.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	4	18	20	31	3

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 Ripley County

Has it ever hailed in Ripley County?

Yes — 77 hail events have been recorded for Ripley County, IN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1970, including 41 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Ripley County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Ripley County, IN is July 2, 2023, with 0.88″ (nickel) 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 Ripley County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on April 29, 1970. 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.