Hail history for Dubois County, IN

Dubois County has 100 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 66 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on June 25, 2023.

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 100 since 1961

1″ or larger 66 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · June 25, 2023

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 Dubois County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 100 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 27, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
March 30, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 30, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 14, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2023	4.0″	Softball
June 25, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
June 25, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
June 25, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

April 27, 2026 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A couple of homes received hail damage.

June 25, 2023 · 4.0″ (softball)

The West Badin Springs Hotel had extensive hail damage which caused the closure of the atrium for several days. Multiple types of roof covering, including clay tiles, shingles, and safety glass panels that were made with a wire mesh inside, were damaged and widespread. Many of the glass panels were original to the hotel that opened in 1902.

March 2, 2012 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A spotter reported two inch hail covering the ground.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	3	10	53	23	9

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 Dubois County

Has it ever hailed in Dubois County?

Yes — 100 hail events have been recorded for Dubois County, IN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 66 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Dubois County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Dubois County, IN is April 27, 2026, 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 Dubois County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on June 25, 2023. 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.