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Hancock County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Has it hailed in Hancock County, Indiana recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 28 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 79 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 51 high-wind reports with gusts up to 125 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Hancock County, Indiana showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Hancock County, Indiana. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Hancock County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Hancock County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

79
Events (12 mo)
28
Hail
51
Wind
0
Tornado
1"
Max hail
125
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jun 15, 2026 wind event near 2 N New Palestine, Hancock County, Indiana, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jun 15, 2026 wind event (125 mph) near 2 N New Palestine. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Hancock County

Current NEXRAD radar over Hancock County, Indiana with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Hancock County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 1 storm day · 1 NWS warning — wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 4 storm days · 6 NWS warnings — hail to 0.5", wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →

Recent storms — full detail available in the app

Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 203 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Greenfield to Greenwood to 6 miles southeast of Mooresville. Movement was east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and very heavy rainfall causing flash flooding. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs down and blow around unsecured objects. Saturated soil could cause uprooted trees.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, August 11, 2026 storm activity in Hancock County, Indiana
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1144 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Shelbyville, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Shelbyville, Adams, Morristown, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“At 1109 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Beech Grove, or 11 miles southeast of Indianapolis, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Friday, August 7, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, August 7, 2026 storm activity in Hancock County, Indiana
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 433 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lawrence, or 12 miles northeast of Indianapolis, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“At 407 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles west of Shelbyville, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Saturday, August 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 549 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Greenfield to 6 miles northwest of Rushville. Movement was northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Sunday, July 26, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 722 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Knottsville, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Tell City, Hawesville, Lewisport, Cannelton, Cloverport, Skillman, Goering, Pellville, Dodd, and Tobinsport.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Saturday, July 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 843 PM EDT/743 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11 miles northeast of Tell City, moving southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Tell City, Hawesville, Mount Pleasant, Cannelton, Leopold, Ranger, Derby, Lilly Dale, Fenn Haven, and Terry.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Thursday, July 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 908 PM EDT/808 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hawesville, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Friday, July 3, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 408 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Southport to 9 miles northeast of Shelbyville. Movement was northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Thursday, June 25, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 609 PM EDT/509 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Corydon to 12 miles southwest of Carefree Town to near Tell City. Movement was east at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Monday, June 22, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 134 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Rockport, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 847 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Greenfield, or 13 miles north of Shelbyville, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Monday, June 15, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 125 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 15, 2026 storm activity in Hancock County, Indiana
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Quarter to half dollar size hail is falling. (IND)”

SPC verified report · 2 N New Palestine

Thursday, June 11, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 11, 2026 storm activity in Hancock County, Indiana
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 1022 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles west of Zionsville to 7 miles northeast of Brazil. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“At 330 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Carmel to near Mooresville. Movement was east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 9, 2026 storm activity in Hancock County, Indiana
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 956 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Beech Grove to near Shelbyville to 6 miles northwest of Columbus. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“At 1001 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Anderson to 11 miles southwest of New Castle. Movement was northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Monday, June 8, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 63 mph

“KMQJ - Indianapolis Regional Airport. (IND)”

SPC verified report · 5 SSE Mccordsville

“Thunderstorm winds downed tree. Time estimated from radar. (IND)”

SPC verified report · 5 N Spring Lake

Saturday, June 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 525 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Noblesville, or 12 miles west of Anderson, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 519 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Fishers to Lawrence to 6 miles east of Indianapolis. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“At 304 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lewisport, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Tell City, Lewisport, Troy, Petri, Adair, and Waitman.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Monday, May 18, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, May 18, 2026 storm activity in Hancock County, Indiana
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 237 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Carmel to near Plainfield. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“At 246 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Mooresville to 7 miles north of Bloomington. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

“At 1258 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Zionsville, or 17 miles northwest of Indianapolis, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Monday, May 4, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, May 4, 2026 storm activity in Hancock County, Indiana
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 300 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers 10 miles west of Rushville, or 11 miles northeast of Shelbyville, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“At 234 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers near Beech Grove, or 8 miles southeast of Indianapolis, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 1258 AM EDT/1158 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles northwest of Brandenburg to near Whitesville. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Friday, April 24, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 509 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Fishers to 6 miles northwest of Greenfield to 9 miles southeast of Beech Grove. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 557 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lawrence, or 16 miles northeast of Indianapolis, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Friday, April 3, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 423 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Franklin, or 13 miles west of Shelbyville, moving northeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Thursday, April 2, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...All of Central Indiana WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 7 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, southwest, and west central Indiana. WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM EDT Thursday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, southwest, and west central Indiana. WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM EDT Thursday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Thursday, March 26, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 907 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 12 miles west of Tipton to 8 miles west of Brownsburg. Movement was east at 60 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Saturday, March 21, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

“Multiple reports of 1.00 inch hail in Greenfield. (IND)”

SPC verified report · 1 S Greenfield

Sunday, March 15, 2026

7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, south central, and southeast Indiana. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 10 PM EDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Monday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, south central, and southeast Indiana. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 10 PM EDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Monday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and central Kentucky. WHEN...From 11 AM EDT /10 AM CDT/ Sunday to 8 AM EDT /7 AM CDT/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Friday, March 13, 2026

4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and west central Indiana. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and north central Indiana. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and north central Indiana. WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and north central Indiana. WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana. WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana. WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 705 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Speedway, or near Indianapolis, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Indianapolis, Beech Grove, Southport, New Palestine, Homecroft, and Monument Circle.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“At 629 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Danville, or 19 miles west of Indianapolis, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Thursday, February 19, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 112 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Tell City, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Tell City, Mount Pleasant, Leopold, Troy, Ranger, Bristow, Oriole, Celina, Lilly Dale, and Terry.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“At 728 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southwest of Greenfield, or 13 miles northwest of Shelbyville, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

Friday, January 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“At 325 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Zionsville to near Speedway to near Plainfield. Movement was northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Sunday, December 28, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. A band of stronger showers will pass through the region this evening and may produce isolated wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky. WHEN...Until 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. A band of stronger showers will pass through the region this evening and may produce isolated wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of south central Indiana and east central, north central, northwest, and south central Kentucky. WHEN...From 6 PM EST /5 PM CST/ this evening to 7 AM EST /6 AM CST/ Monday.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Thursday, December 18, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, December 18, 2025 storm activity in Hancock County, Indiana
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 635 PM EST/535 PM CST/, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Brownstown to near Hawesville. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Louisville, Jeffersonville, New Albany, Jeffersontown, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“At 600 PM EST/500 PM CST/, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from 10 miles east of Shoals to near Eureka. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 517 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles northwest of Rushville to 11 miles east of Columbus. Movement was east at 65 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

“At 446 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Indianapolis to near Martinsville. Movement was east at 65 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Hancock County

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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Hancock County, IN?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 79 severe weather events in Hancock County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Hancock County recently?

Yes — 28 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Hancock County?

Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.

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