Hail history for Starke County, IN

Starke County has 68 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 43 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 25, 2023.

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 68 since 1973

1″ or larger 43 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · 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 Starke County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 68 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 2, 2025	0.75″	Penny
June 25, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
June 25, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
June 25, 2023	3.0″	Tea cup
June 25, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 25, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

April 2, 2025 · 0.75″ (penny)

Spotter reports dime to penny size hail. Estimated gusts of 35 mph to 45 mph.

June 25, 2023 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Multiple pictures on Facebook show 2 and 3 inch hailstones that fell in Knox.

August 23, 2006 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Hail to the size of baseballs was observed causing damage to vehicles, houses and crops. Damage amounts are estimated.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	5	6	29	16	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 Starke County

Has it ever hailed in Starke County?

Yes — 68 hail events have been recorded for Starke County, IN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1973, including 43 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Starke County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Starke County, IN is April 2, 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 Starke County?

3.0″ (tea cup), 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.