Hail history for Tipton County, IN

Tipton County has 36 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 21 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on April 3, 1974.

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 36 since 1966

1″ or larger 21 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · April 3, 1974

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 Tipton County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 36 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 22, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
March 14, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 14, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
March 14, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2023	0.75″	Penny
April 29, 2017	0.75″	Penny
April 26, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
April 26, 2017	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

June 25, 2023 · 0.75″ (penny)

Thunderstorm hail as large as pennies in Kempton.

June 4, 2011 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Large hail was accompanied by 45 mph thunderstorm wind gusts.

June 19, 2006 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

No property damage reported.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	4	4	11	10	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 Tipton County

Has it ever hailed in Tipton County?

Yes — 36 hail events have been recorded for Tipton County, IN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1966, including 21 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Tipton County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Tipton County, IN is March 22, 2026, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Tipton County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on April 3, 1974. 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.

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.