Hail history for Fulton County, IN

Fulton County has 69 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 46 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on June 19, 2009.

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 69 since 1974

1″ or larger 46 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · June 19, 2009

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 Fulton County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 69 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 22, 2026	0.88″	Nickel
June 25, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
February 27, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
September 4, 2015	0.88″	Nickel
September 4, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
May 27, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
October 7, 2014	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

April 22, 2026 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Facebook report of nickel size hail in far northeast Fulton County southwest of Mentone.

June 19, 2009 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Several reports were received at local television stations of hail ranging from pea size to larger than softballs. The hail fell for up to 20 minutes in some locations.

April 16, 2006 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Hail ranging from penny to softball size was reported in and around the city of Rochester. While damage amounts are estimated, local newspaper articles reported damage to several vehicles as well as siding and roof damage.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	2	17	32	13	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 Fulton County

Has it ever hailed in Fulton County?

Yes — 69 hail events have been recorded for Fulton County, IN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1974, including 46 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Fulton County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Fulton County, IN is April 22, 2026, 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 Fulton County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on June 19, 2009. 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.