Hail history for Vanderburgh County, IN

Vanderburgh County has 94 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 44 of them 1″ or larger and 8 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on April 22, 2005.

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 94 since 1962

1″ or larger 44 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 8 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · April 22, 2005

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 Vanderburgh County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 94 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 30, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 13, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
April 18, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
January 12, 2023	0.75″	Penny
July 8, 2022	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 6, 2022	0.75″	Penny
March 25, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
April 25, 2020	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

March 30, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Hail ranging in size from nickels to quarters just north and northeast of the Evansville Regional Airport.

May 10, 2018 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

A swath of very large hail crossed most of the city of Evansville. Hail the size of hen eggs fell near the downtown area. Ping pong ball size hail was reported on the north side of the city. Quarter-size hail fell on the northeast and west sides of the city. Several windshields were shattered or damaged. Strong winds were associated with the storm.

April 22, 2005 · 2.75″ (baseball)

Hail about the size of baseballs broke windows.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	6	7	7	10	29	27	8

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 Vanderburgh County

Has it ever hailed in Vanderburgh County?

Yes — 94 hail events have been recorded for Vanderburgh County, IN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1962, including 44 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Vanderburgh County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Vanderburgh County, IN is March 30, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) 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 Vanderburgh County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on April 22, 2005. 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.