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Wayne County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026

Has it hailed in Wayne County, Indiana recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 16 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 53 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 37 high-wind reports with gusts up to 67 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 20, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

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

Wayne County hail map

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

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Events (12 mo)
16
Hail
37
Wind
0
Tornado
1"
Max hail
67
Max wind (mph)
Sep 20, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Dec 28, 2025 wind event near 1 NNE Boston, Wayne County, Indiana, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Dec 28, 2025 wind event (67 mph) near 1 NNE Boston. 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.

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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.

Sunday, September 20, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, September 20, 2026 storm activity in Wayne 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 623 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Greenville, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph, half inch hail, and very heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Wayne County

“At 558 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over New Castle, 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Wayne County

Wednesday, September 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 442 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Hagerstown, moving east at 20 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Wayne County

Saturday, September 5, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 552 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near New Paris, moving south at 20 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Wayne County

Friday, September 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 408 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Richmond, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph, pea size hail, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain. 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Wayne County

Friday, August 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, August 14, 2026 storm activity in Wayne 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 151 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Cambridge City, moving southeast at 20 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Wayne County

“At 114 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near New Castle, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph, penny size hail, and very heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Wayne County

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports

“Several trees down west of Richmond. Time estimated from Radar. (ILN)”

SPC verified report · 1 E Centerville

“Tree down on Round Barn Road near Centerville. (ILN)”

SPC verified report · 2 E Centerville

Friday, August 7, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 447 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Glenwood, moving east at 20 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Wayne County

Saturday, August 1, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 558 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near New Castle to 7 miles southwest of Batesville, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph, pea size hail, and very heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation.”

NWS severe weather mention · Wayne County

Monday, July 27, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, July 27, 2026 storm activity in Wayne 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 112 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles west of Parkersburg to 6 miles northwest of Corydon. Movement was south at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Torrential rainfall, and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Wayne County

“Numerous reports of trees down in Cambridge City. Time estimated from radar... with earliest report coming into dispatch also about 6PM. (ILN)”

SPC verified report · Cambridge City

Saturday, July 4, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Several trees down in the Richmond area. Time estimated from radar. (ILN)”

SPC verified report · 1 W Richmond

Friday, July 3, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 3, 2026 storm activity in Wayne 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 523 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over New Paris, moving northeast at 30 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 · Wayne County

“At 457 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Abington, moving 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 · Wayne County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Wayne County

Thursday, June 11, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Tree downed along McMinn Road. Time estimated by radar. (ILN)”

SPC verified report · 1 WNW Centerville

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, May 19, 2026 storm activity in Wayne 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 621 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Connersville, moving northeast 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Wayne County

“At 547 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Connersville, moving northeast at 25 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Wayne County

Monday, May 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 623 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Hagerstown to 6 miles southeast of Connersville, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph, pea size hail, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation.”

NWS severe weather mention · Wayne County

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Tree down reported in Fountain City. Time estimated from RADAR. (ILN)”

SPC verified report · Fountain City

Monday, April 27, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 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 · Wayne County

“Wires down. Time estimated from RADAR. (ILN)”

SPC verified report · Hagerstown

Wednesday, April 22, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 733 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Richmond, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Winds gusts up to 35 mph, pea 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Wayne County

Saturday, April 4, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, April 4, 2026 storm activity in Wayne 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.

“Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph will be possible ahead of and along a cold front, through 8 pm. Southerly wind gusts will become westerly as the front passes. Driving may be difficult for high profile vehicles. Power outages from downed branches are possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Wayne County

“At 220 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near New Paris to near Liberty, moving northeast 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 · Wayne County

Friday, April 3, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 552 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Glenwood, moving east 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Wayne County

Sunday, March 22, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Wayne County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT 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 · Wayne County

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Wayne County

Saturday, March 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and west central Ohio. WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Wayne County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Wayne County

Friday, March 13, 2026

3 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 · Wayne 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 · Wayne County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“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 · Wayne 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 · Wayne County

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

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

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Wayne County

“Roof blown off building on South 8th Street. Time estimated from RADAR. (ILN)”

SPC verified report · 1 S Richmond

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 · Wayne County

Friday, February 20, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 6 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 · Wayne County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 6 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 · Wayne County

Sunday, December 28, 2025

1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 67 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, December 28, 2025 storm activity in Wayne 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.

“AWOS station KRID Richmond Municipal Airport. (ILN)”

SPC verified report · 1 NNE Boston

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 · Wayne County

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 20, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 53 severe weather events in Wayne 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 Wayne County recently?

Yes — 16 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 Wayne County?

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