Hail history for Steuben County, IN

Steuben County has 83 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 42 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on May 7, 2024.

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 83 since 1985

1″ or larger 42 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · May 7, 2024

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 Steuben County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 83 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 25, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 7, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 7, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 7, 2024	2.5″	Tennis ball
May 7, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
May 7, 2024	3.0″	Tea cup
May 7, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
June 3, 2023	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

June 25, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Spotter reports quarter size hail at I-69 and US-20.

March 31, 2023 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golf ball sized hail reported.

September 22, 2005 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

30 to 35 homes were reported to have siding damage and a few vehicles also suffered some damage. Hail up to golf ball size was reported.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	1	13	32	25	12

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 Steuben County

Has it ever hailed in Steuben County?

Yes — 83 hail events have been recorded for Steuben County, IN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1985, including 42 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Steuben County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Steuben County, IN is June 25, 2024, 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 Steuben County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on May 7, 2024. 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.