Hail history for Fountain County, IN

Fountain County has 56 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 40 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.5″ (softball) on September 30, 1977.

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 56 since 1957

1″ or larger 40 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 7 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.5″ softball · September 30, 1977

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 Fountain County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 56 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 26, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 20, 2025	0.75″	Penny
July 17, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 6, 2023	3.0″	Tea cup
May 6, 2023	2.25″	Tennis ball
April 30, 2019	0.75″	Penny
May 26, 2017	1.75″	Golf ball
April 29, 2017	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 20, 2025 · 0.75″ (penny)

Hail was mostly 0.50 inches in diameter one-half mile west of US Highway 41.

May 6, 2023 · 2.25″ (tennis ball)

Relayed via social media.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	0	2	2	10	17	19	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 Fountain County

Has it ever hailed in Fountain County?

Yes — 56 hail events have been recorded for Fountain County, IN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1957, including 40 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Fountain County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Fountain County, IN is March 26, 2026, with 1.5″ (ping-pong 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 Fountain County?

3.5″ (softball), recorded on September 30, 1977. 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.