Hail history for Vigo County, IN

Vigo County has 111 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 67 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on April 27, 1971.

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 111 since 1955

1″ or larger 67 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · April 27, 1971

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 Vigo County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 111 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 30, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 30, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 7, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 7, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 14, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 13, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
February 28, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 29, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

May 7, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

One-inch hail amid thunderstorm winds gusting to 45 mph.

May 1, 2016 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail ranged from pea size to golf ball size. It lasted for a few minutes.

June 9, 2008 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Local media relayed a report from a trucker of hail causing a broken windshield on Interstate 70.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	1	3	12	11	32	35	14

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 Vigo County

Has it ever hailed in Vigo County?

Yes — 111 hail events have been recorded for Vigo County, IN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 67 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Vigo County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Vigo County, IN is March 30, 2025, with 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) 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 Vigo County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on April 27, 1971. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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

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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.