Hail history for Vermillion County, IN

Vermillion County has 55 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 38 of them 1″ or larger and 9 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on May 18, 2000.

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 55 since 1975

1″ or larger 38 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 9 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · May 18, 2000

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 Vermillion County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 55 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 14, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 12, 2022	2.0″	Hen egg
May 16, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
May 16, 2019	2.5″	Tennis ball
May 16, 2019	1.75″	Golf ball
May 16, 2019	2.5″	Tennis ball
May 16, 2019	1.25″	Half dollar
May 1, 2016	2.5″	Tennis ball

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

From the storm reports

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

June 12, 2022 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Thunderstorm produced 2.00 inch hail. A photograph from public was received by broadcast media who posted it to Twitter. Three approximate 2.00-inch hailstones shown in picture.

May 16, 2019 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

This event was described as occurring west of Clinton.

May 16, 2019 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Report was received from 4.5 miles southwest of Cayuga on the Indiana state line via spotternetwork.org.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	3	8	8	22	12	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 Vermillion County

Has it ever hailed in Vermillion County?

Yes — 55 hail events have been recorded for Vermillion County, IN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1975, including 38 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Vermillion County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Vermillion County, IN is March 14, 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 Vermillion County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 18, 2000. 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.