Hail history for Warrick County, IN

Warrick County has 74 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 47 of them 1″ or larger and 8 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on May 25, 2006.

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 74 since 1960

1″ or larger 47 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 8 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · May 25, 2006

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 Warrick County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 74 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 8, 2025	0.88″	Nickel
March 30, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
September 27, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 29, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
January 12, 2023	0.75″	Penny
November 30, 2019	0.75″	Penny
May 10, 2018	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 7, 2015	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

May 8, 2025 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Hail to the size of nickels fell near Newburgh.

May 25, 2006 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Softball-size hail fell at exit 54 on Interstate 64.

April 20, 2003 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

A severe thunderstorm moved east across Warrick County, producing very large hail near Boonville. Hail was reported to be 2.5 inches in diameter, nearly baseball size, just north of Boonville. The hail broke windows and damaged vehicles.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	3	7	9	31	17	5

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 Warrick County

Has it ever hailed in Warrick County?

Yes — 74 hail events have been recorded for Warrick County, IN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 47 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Warrick County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Warrick County, IN is May 8, 2025, 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 Warrick County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 25, 2006. 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

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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.