Hail history for Pulaski County, IN

Pulaski County has 50 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 34 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on June 4, 2008.

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 50 since 1980

1″ or larger 34 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · June 4, 2008

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 Pulaski County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 50 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 22, 2023	0.5″	Mothball
June 26, 2019	0.75″	Penny
July 7, 2017	1.25″	Half dollar
June 12, 2013	0.88″	Nickel
June 12, 2013	2.0″	Hen egg
June 12, 2013	1.75″	Golf ball
June 12, 2013	1.75″	Golf ball
June 12, 2013	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

March 22, 2023 · 0.5″ (mothball)

A report on mPING indicated half-inch hail.

June 12, 2013 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Pictures of hen egg size hail was posted on a Facebook page. Comments indicated hail from the size of quarters to hen eggs fell for five minutes.

June 4, 2008 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Law enforcement officials and spotters report hail as large as tennis balls falling from the storm in the Francesville area. As the storm moved rapidly northeast towards Winamac, hail continued to fall but slowly decreased in size with golf ball size hail reported southwest of Winamac and then quarter size hail being reported in Winamac.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	3	12	21	13	1

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 Pulaski County

Has it ever hailed in Pulaski County?

Yes — 50 hail events have been recorded for Pulaski County, IN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1980, including 34 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Pulaski County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Pulaski County, IN is March 22, 2023, with 0.5″ (mothball) 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 Pulaski County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on June 4, 2008. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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.

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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.