Hail history for White County, IN

White County has 62 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 33 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on July 17, 2010.

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 62 since 1965

1″ or larger 33 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · July 17, 2010

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 White County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 62 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 18, 2019	0.88″	Nickel
August 21, 2017	1.25″	Half dollar
August 28, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
September 4, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
June 12, 2015	1.25″	Half dollar
September 5, 2014	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
September 5, 2014	0.75″	Penny
August 9, 2012	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

July 18, 2019 · 0.88″ (nickel)

Hail stones varied from blueberry and coco puff size to roughly nickel size.

April 16, 2006 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golfball size hail was reported on US 24, near the White and Cass county line in Burnettsville.

April 16, 2006 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail ranging from penny to golf ball size was reported around Wolcott with another severe thunderstorm.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	9	3	34	14	0

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 White County

Has it ever hailed in White County?

Yes — 62 hail events have been recorded for White County, IN in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1965, including 33 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in White County?

The most recent recorded hail event for White County, IN is July 18, 2019, 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 White County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on July 17, 2010. 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.