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Madison County Hail Map & Storm Reports

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

Has it hailed in Madison County, Indiana recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 17 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 78 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 61 high-wind reports with gusts up to 70 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 Madison County, Indiana showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Madison County, Indiana. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Madison County hail map

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

78
Events (12 mo)
17
Hail
61
Wind
0
Tornado
1.75"
Max hail
70
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Aug 13, 2026 hail event near 4 ENE Alexandria, Madison County, Indiana, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Aug 13, 2026 hail event (1.75") near 4 ENE Alexandria. 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 Madison County

Current NEXRAD radar over Madison County, Indiana with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Madison 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 2 storm days · 1 SPC verified report · 1 NWS warning — wind to 50 mph Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 5 storm days · 2 SPC verified reports · 3 NWS warnings — hail to 0.75" 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.

Thursday, August 13, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, August 13, 2026 storm activity in Madison 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.

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, August 11, 2026 storm activity in Madison 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.

“Hail reported at the CSX Railyard in Anderson. (IND)”

SPC verified report · 1 SSE Anderson

“At 1148 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Marion to near Swayzee. Movement was southeast 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 · Madison County

Friday, August 7, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, August 7, 2026 storm activity in Madison 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 · Madison County

“At 511 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles southeast of Anderson, 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 · Madison 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 · Madison County

Monday, July 27, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Trees... power poles and power lines downed across the northern part of Madison County. (IND)”

SPC verified report · Alexandria

Friday, July 3, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 3, 2026 storm activity in Madison 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.

“Trained spotter reported estimated wind gusts up to 60 mph. (IND)”

SPC verified report · 1 ESE Alexandria

“At 457 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Noblesville, or 11 miles west of Anderson, moving 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 · Madison County

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 929 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Anderson, moving east at 40 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 · Madison County

“At 840 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles northeast of Lebanon, or 15 miles southeast of Frankfort, moving east at 35 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 · Madison County

Thursday, June 11, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Thursday, June 11, 2026 storm activity in Madison 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 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 · Madison County

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 846 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Alexandria, or 11 miles south of Fairmount, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 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 · Madison County

“Reports of power lines down in the Lapel and Anderson areas. (IND)”

SPC verified report · Lapel

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“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 · Madison County

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 · Madison County

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

1 NWS warning — 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 · Madison 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 Madison 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 · Madison County

“At 301 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Fairmount to 9 miles northeast of Noblesville. 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... Elwood, Alexandria, Frankton, Summitville, Gaston, and Orestes.”

NWS severe weather mention · Madison County

Monday, April 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“Wind gusts of 35 to 50 MPH will be possible over the next few hours. These winds will occur separately from any thunderstorms. Winds of this magnitude may damage small tree limbs and make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Madison 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 · Madison 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 · Madison 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 · Madison 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 · Madison 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 · Madison 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 · Madison County

Saturday, March 21, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, March 21, 2026 storm activity in Madison 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.

“Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (IND)”

SPC verified report · Summitville

Sunday, March 15, 2026

9 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 · Madison 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 · Madison County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 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 · Madison County

“Shingles blown off roof. Large tree down. (IND)”

SPC verified report · 2 N Alexandria

Friday, March 13, 2026

7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio. 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 · Madison County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio. 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 · Madison County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

8 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 · Madison County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...In Indiana, Fayette, Union, and Wayne Counties. In Ohio, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Clark, Greene, Montgomery, and Preble Counties. WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected.”

NWS severe weather mention · Madison County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 70 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, March 11, 2026 storm activity in Madison 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.

“Video of damaging wind gusts estimated around 70MPH. (IND)”

SPC verified report · 4 W Middletown

“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 · Madison County

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...From 8 AM to 7 PM EDT Wednesday. 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 · Madison 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 · Madison 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 · Madison 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 · Madison County

Wednesday, November 26, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 10 PM EST 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 · Madison County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 78 severe weather events in Madison 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 Madison County recently?

Yes — 17 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" 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 Madison 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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