Hail in Marion County, IN
NOAA radar has confirmed 5 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Marion County since 2025, the largest 1″ (quarter) on June 17, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was June 17, 2026.
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About Marion County, IN
Marion County sits in the center of Indiana, a flat, urbanized expanse on the till plains that surround Indianapolis. Severe hail here is uncommon; the gently rolling terrain offers no lift of its own, so the occasional stone depends on spring and early-summer thunderstorms riding through on passing cold fronts. The Indianapolis (KIND) radar sits close in, about 9 miles to the southwest, giving low-level scans right over the county.
The hail record for Marion County, IN
This year has run hot: 3 confirmed events in 2026 already, ahead of the recent pace.
Rather than a single peak, hail turns up from spring through summer in Marion County, most often in May.
Marion County is no Plains hot spot, but the storms that do reach it have still dropped hail up to 1″.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Marion County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 5 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Marion County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Marion County?
Marion County sees hail from spring into early summer, most often in May.
What's the largest hail recorded in Marion County?
Radar confirmed 1-inch hail, about quarter size, on June 17, 2026.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
How do I know if my roof was damaged by hail?
Common signs are granules collecting in gutters and downspouts, bruised or cracked shingles, and dents on soft metals like vents, flashing, and gutter tops. A lot of hail damage isn't visible from the ground, so a professional inspection is the reliable check.
Is Marion County's hail big enough to damage a roof?
It can be. Asphalt shingles can begin showing functional damage in the ¾-to-1-inch range, and Marion County's confirmed hail reaches 1″. At these sizes damage is often hard to see from the ground, so whether it's a claimable loss depends on shingle type, age, and an inspection.
Is hail getting worse in Marion County?
Nationally, the research on long-term hail trends is mixed. Better radar coverage since the 1990s makes real increases hard to separate from improved detection. In Marion County, 3 confirmed events have been recorded in 2026 so far, but the tracked record is still short, so it isn't evidence of a lasting trend.
Recent confirmed hail near Marion County, IN
What this means for your home
If you were just hit
With recent hail in Marion County, you're still in the window to document and report it. Photograph any damage, note the storm date, confirm what radar detected at your address, and review your policy's reporting requirements. Deadlines vary.
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Marion County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.