Hail history for Whitley County, IN

Whitley County has 97 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 53 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.25″ (grapefruit) on May 9, 2003.

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 97 since 1961

1″ or larger 53 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.25″ grapefruit · May 9, 2003

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 Whitley County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 97 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
February 19, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
February 19, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
February 19, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
February 19, 2026	0.75″	Penny
June 18, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
April 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
March 27, 2016	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

February 19, 2026 · 0.75″ (penny)

Video and pictures shared of at least penny size hail in South Whitley.

June 18, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Ping pong to golf ball size hail in South Whitley.

July 27, 2014 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The public posted a picture of hail at least the size of golf balls on the office Twitter account.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	5	0	9	17	44	15	7

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 Whitley County

Has it ever hailed in Whitley County?

Yes — 97 hail events have been recorded for Whitley County, IN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 53 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Whitley County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Whitley County, IN is February 19, 2026, 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 Whitley County?

4.25″ (grapefruit), recorded on May 9, 2003. 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.