Hail history for Wabash County, IN

Wabash County has 87 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 36 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on June 4, 2002.

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 87 since 1956

1″ or larger 36 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · June 4, 2002

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 Wabash County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 87 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 22, 2026	0.88″	Nickel
February 19, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
February 19, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
August 16, 2025	0.75″	Penny
May 7, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
August 17, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
June 25, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

February 19, 2026 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Emergency management officials report hail completely covering the ground with stones ranging from one half to one and a half inch in diameter.

August 17, 2023 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

A member of the public estimated 1.25 inch hail was falling in La Fontaine.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	0	0	5	11	46	12	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 Wabash County

Has it ever hailed in Wabash County?

Yes — 87 hail events have been recorded for Wabash County, IN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 36 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Wabash County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Wabash County, IN is April 22, 2026, 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 Wabash County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on June 4, 2002. 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.

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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.