Ripley County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 14, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Ripley County, Indiana? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 51 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 33 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph, plus 18 hail reports with hail up to 0.88". 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.
Ripley County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Ripley County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Ripley County
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.
See the specifics — free →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 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown 3 SE Napoleon SPC verified report
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 707 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles east of Columbus, moving east at 40 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...”
“Corrects date of previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 SE Napoleon. Trees down at 700N and Finks. (ILN)”
- Hail 0.25" Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 SE Napoleon SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 N Sunman SPC verified report
Saturday, August 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 453 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 9 miles northwest of Bright, moving north at 45 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. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 27, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Downed tree partially blocking the roadway at State Route 129 and Wood Road. (ILN)”
“Tree downed across State Route 129 near State Route 350. (ILN)”
- Wind Unknown 3 SSE Versailles SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 WNW Milan SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 152 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 10 miles west of Osgood, moving east at 40 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. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
“At 127 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Batesville, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include... Batesville, Oldenburg, Sunman, St.”
- Hail 0.25" Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 6 SE Versailles SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 WNW Holton SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“A large outdoor pool and wooden deck sustained heavy damage from strong winds. (ILN)”
“Several utility poles snapped and wires downed. (ILN)”
- Wind Unknown 4 SW Sunman SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 S Versailles SPC verified report
Sunday, June 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 255 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Oldenburg, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and very heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include... Batesville, Brookville, Bright, Hidden Valley, Oldenburg, Logan, Sunman, St.”
- Wind 50 mph Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, June 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“A line of thunderstorms is sinking southeastward across southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, and western Kentucky early this morning. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph, torrential downpours, and frequent lightning can be expected.”
- Wind 50 mph Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 531 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 8 miles east of Vernon, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include... Versailles, Holton, Versailles Lake, Cross Plains, Rexville, Benham, Olean, and New Marion.”
- Hail 0.5" Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, May 16, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 840 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Milan, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain. Impact: Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 829 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 8 miles northwest of Vevay, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5", 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.”
“At 523 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 8 miles south of Vernon, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Batesville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 ESE Versailles SPC verified report
Friday, April 24, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 656 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near North Vernon, moving 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 3, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 702 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Batesville, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
“At 619 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Versailles, 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. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include... Versailles, Milan, Osgood, Holton, Versailles Lake, Otter Village, and New Marion.”
- Hail 0.5" Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 403 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Madison, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 22, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1056 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Liberty to 8 miles northeast of North Vernon, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1023 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles north of Hagerstown to 9 miles southwest of Greensburg, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph becoming west southwest. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 60 mph Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ Sunday to 7 AM CDT /8 AM EDT/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, and southwest Ohio. WHEN...Until 8 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.”
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, and southwest Ohio. WHEN...Until 8 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.”
- Wind 55 mph Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, and southwest Ohio. WHEN...From 7 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, and southwest Ohio. WHEN...From 7 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", 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...Until 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.”
“At 722 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 9 miles northwest of Vevay, moving northeast at 55 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. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 SSW Batesville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NE Napoleon SPC verified report
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, February 19, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 914 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located near Batesville, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include... Batesville, Brookville, Oldenburg, Lake Santee, Sunman, Metamora, St.”
- Hail 0.75" Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, January 9, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 610 AM EST, showers producing gusty winds were located along a line extending from Laurel to Holton, moving 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...”
“At 545 AM EST, showers were located along a line extending from Greensburg to North Vernon, moving northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 517 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located 8 miles north of North Vernon, moving east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph, nickel size hail, and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Ripley County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Ripley County, IN?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 51 severe weather events in Ripley 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 Ripley County recently?
Yes — 18 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" 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 Ripley 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.