Hail history for Tippecanoe County, IN

Tippecanoe County has 130 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 71 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on May 27, 2019.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 130 since 1962

1″ or larger 71 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · May 27, 2019

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 Tippecanoe County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 130 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 24, 2024	0.75″	Penny
March 31, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
September 8, 2020	1.75″	Golf ball
June 5, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
May 27, 2019	4.0″	Softball
April 7, 2019	0.88″	Nickel
April 7, 2019	0.75″	Penny
June 8, 2018	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

September 8, 2020 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Mostly nickel sized but a few were up to the size of golf balls.

August 25, 2014 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

An out of town meteorologist reported pea sized hail with occasional 2-inch hailstones.

August 21, 2014 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A picture sent into FOX 59 in Indianapolis depicted large hail in Stockwell. Several pieces were estimated to be two inches in diameter, possibly larger.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	7	12	6	38	61	3

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 Tippecanoe County

Has it ever hailed in Tippecanoe County?

Yes — 130 hail events have been recorded for Tippecanoe County, IN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 71 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Tippecanoe County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Tippecanoe County, IN is May 24, 2024, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Tippecanoe County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on May 27, 2019. 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.

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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.