Hail history for Wayne County, IN

Wayne County has 82 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 50 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 31, 1985.

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 82 since 1970

1″ or larger 50 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 31, 1985

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 Wayne County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 82 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 16, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
May 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
May 16, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 8, 2020	0.75″	Penny
May 27, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
May 20, 2018	0.75″	Penny
April 3, 2018	0.75″	Penny
July 7, 2017	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

August 4, 2009 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Penny to quarter size hail fell around the Richmond area.

June 2, 2009 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

An expansive thunderstorm produced hail along a long swath across Wayne County, with the majority of reports coming from the more populated areas of Centerville and Richmond. Hail report sizes ranged from 0.75 inch to 1.75 inch along the swath.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	2	10	12	29	25	4

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 Wayne County

Has it ever hailed in Wayne County?

Yes — 82 hail events have been recorded for Wayne County, IN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1970, including 50 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Wayne County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Wayne County, IN is May 16, 2025, with 1.75″ (golf 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 Wayne County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 31, 1985. 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.