Hail in Martin County, IN
Hail turns up in Martin County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 6 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Martin County since 2026, the largest 1.3″ (half dollar) on July 3, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was July 3, 2026.
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About Martin County, IN
Martin County lies in the wooded hill country of southern Indiana, where the rugged ground around the East Fork of the White River and the Hoosier National Forest replaces the flat farmland to the north. Stones rarely fall here, and when they do they generally ride along with the more forceful spring storms that erupt as warm, damp air collides with cooler air spilling in behind a front. Surveillance comes from the Evansville, IN (KVWX) radar some 59 miles to the southwest, far enough that it favors the upper levels of storms over what reaches the ground.
The hail record for Martin County, IN
Martin County doesn't see hail every month, but it's a recurring visitor, with 6 confirmed events since 2026.
The dangerous window runs spring into early summer, with April the busiest month on record.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Martin County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 6 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Martin County area since 2026.
When is hail season in Martin County?
Hail in Martin County is concentrated in April, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Martin County?
Radar confirmed 1.3-inch hail, about half dollar size, on July 3, 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 Martin 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 Martin County's confirmed hail reaches 1.3″. 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.
Hail just hit, what should I do?
Safely photograph any hail and note the time, then confirm what radar recorded at your address before calling your insurer. Most policies require prompt notice after a hail event, and deadlines vary by policy and state, so don't wait to document it.
Recent confirmed hail near Martin County, IN
What this means for your home
If you were just hit
With recent hail in Martin 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 Martin 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.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
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.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
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.