Avon Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Avon, IN

Data current as of 2026-10-16 · Sourced from NOAA Storm Events

Over the past five years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recorded 110 hail storms within 25 miles of Avon, IN. Of those, 61 produced hail at least quarter-size — the threshold most insurance carriers consider potentially damaging to asphalt shingles. The largest reported hail in this window was egg-sized, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2026 was the most active year on record locally, with 53 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — Avon Area (Last 5 Years)

SeverityCountWhat it means for roofs
Destructive2 eventsEgg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage
Severe12 eventsPing pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant47 eventsQuarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate34 eventsMarble-size, possible cosmetic damage
Minor15 eventsPea-size, unlikely to damage modern shingles

Avon Hail Storms by Year

YearReported Hail Events Within 25 mi
202653 events
202516 events
202420 events
202319 events
20222 events

2026 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Avon, with 53 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Avon typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.

Notable Recent Avon Hail Storms

Recent Hail Events Near Avon

DateLocationSeveritySizeNOAA Comments
2026-08-12 4 E Southport, IN Significant 1.00" Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
2026-08-12 6 NNW Boggstown, IN Significant 1.25" —
2026-08-11 3 N Pittsboro, IN Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-08-11 2 W Greenwood, IN Minor 0.25" —
2026-08-11 5 W Homecroft, IN Minor 0.25" —
2026-08-11 Broad Ripple, IN Minor 0.25" —
2026-08-11 3 WNW Meridian Hills, IN Minor 0.25" —
2026-08-11 2 N Brownsburg, IN Moderate 0.50" Hail lasting 1 minute...varying size up to 0.5 inch.
2026-08-11 1 NW Brownsburg, IN Moderate 0.50" Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.).
2026-08-11 1 S Monument Circle, IN Moderate 0.70" At Eli Lilly Circle.
2026-08-11 2 E Pittsboro, IN Moderate 0.75" —
2026-08-11 1 SSE Indianapolis Int', IN Significant 1.00" —
2026-08-11 1 SE Castleton, IN Moderate 0.50" Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.).
2026-08-11 2 W Brownsburg, IN Minor 0.25" —
2026-08-11 3 NNW Wynnedale, IN Minor 0.25" —
2026-07-27 Broad Ripple 2 NE, IN Significant 1.25" Time estimated by radar. Numerous reports of small hail across northern Marion County...including dime sized hail between Castleton and Yorkshire by EMA.
2026-06-17 1 WNW Indianapolis, IN Minor 0.25" —
2026-06-17 4 SE Speedway, IN Significant 1.25" —
2026-06-17 2 W Speedway, IN Minor 0.25" —
2026-06-17 1 WNW Indianapolis, IN Moderate 0.75" Large quantities of half inch to maybe three quarter inch hail at WISH-TV. Time estimated from radar.

Wind Storm History — Avon Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 201 high-wind events within 25 miles of Avon, IN in the past five years. Of those, 201 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 84 mph.

SeverityCount
Severe41 events
Significant160 events

Recent Wind Events Near Avon

DateLocationGust (mph)SeverityNOAA Comments
2026-08-11 1 SSE Eagle Creek Reser, IN 55 Significant —
2026-08-11 Indianapolis Int'l Airp, IN 54 Significant —
2026-08-11 Indianapolis Int'l Airp, IN 58 Significant —
2026-08-11 1 S Lebanon, IN 60 Significant Pea size hail.
2026-07-27 Indianapolis Int'l Airp, IN 59 Significant —
2026-06-16 3 NE Roachdale, IN 60 Significant Rough wind estimate.
2026-06-16 BELLE UNION, IN 60 Significant Several reports of tree and structural damage along County Road 600S.
2026-06-16 1 NE Roachdale, IN 60 Significant —
2026-06-16 ROACHDALE, IN 60 Significant Estimated thunderstorm wind gust.
2026-06-16 GASBURG, IN 58 Significant Large tree limb snapped by thunderstorm wind gusts.
2026-06-11 HADLEY, IN 58 Significant Tree downed by thunderstorm wind gusts across a road.
2026-06-11 CARTERSBURG, IN 69 Severe Thunderstorm winds caused significant wind damage in Cartersburg with numerous trees downed and several structures damaged by falling trees.
2026-06-11 FIVE PTS, IN 60 Significant Thunderstorm winds downed tree limbs and power lines onto building roof resulting in arcing wires from a light pole which caused a fire in an apartment attic.
2026-06-11 FRANCES, IN 60 Significant A 30 ft long healthy tree branch 7 to 8 inches diameter was downed by thunderstorm wind gusts across Peterman road.
2026-06-11 ACTON, IN 69 Severe Thunderstorm winds caused significant tree damage in South Franklin area with roof damage on Knapp and Mitthoeffer Roads.
2026-06-11 GLENNS VLY, IN 60 Significant An inch diameter tree was uprooted by thunderstorm wind gusts. Nearby there was damage to furniture and siding.
2026-06-11 Indianapolis Int'l Airp, IN 55 Significant IND ASOS reported a gust to 55 mph at 325 AM.
2026-06-09 COPE, IN 69 Severe Thunderstorm wind gusts downed many trees and a few powerlines near IN-44 near Cope Road and Old Moore Road.
2026-06-09 AVON, IN 58 Significant Large tree limb downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
2026-06-09 MOORESVILLE, IN 58 Significant Large branch snapped by thunderstorm wind gusts and blocking Rooker Road.

Frequently Asked Questions About Avon Hail

When was the last major hail storm in Avon, IN?

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Avon was on August 12, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.

How often does it hail in Avon?

Avon averages roughly 22 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 61 of the 110 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Avon?

The largest documented hail near Avon in the last five years was egg-sized. Most Avon-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.

Does my insurance cover hail damage in IN?

Most homeowners insurance policies in IN cover hail damage to roofs, siding, and gutters under the dwelling and other-structures coverage. Coverage typically requires the damage to be tied to a verifiable storm date — which is where the NOAA hail history above (and a HAAG-style test square validation) becomes important for the claim file.

How do I check hail history for a specific Avon address?

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Avon. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.

What a HAAG-Style Test Square Validation Means in Avon

If your property in or near Avon took on hail during one of the storms above, the standard process for documenting damage is a 10×10 foot test square inspection. A HAAG-trained reviewer counts impact indicators — granule displacement, mat fractures, and bruising — within the marked square and produces a PASS or FAIL document for the claim file.

HailCheck offers a $99 photo-based HAAG-style test square validation. You submit photos from the field, our reviewer evaluates the impact indicators and cross-references the NOAA storm dates listed above, and a written PASS/FAIL determination is returned within one business day. We do not send anyone to the roof — the validation is built around the photos you submit.

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Why Avon's Location Matters for Hail

Avon sits east of the traditional hail alley, where hail events are less frequent than the central plains but tend to be associated with strong squall lines and tropical systems. Local roof systems are less commonly hardened for hail, which can mean even moderate impacts produce claim-worthy damage.

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