Clarksville Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Clarksville, 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 96 hail storms within 25 miles of Clarksville, IN. Of those, 89 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. 2023 was the most active year on record locally, with 46 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — Clarksville Area (Last 5 Years)

SeverityCountWhat it means for roofs
Destructive6 eventsEgg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage
Severe19 eventsPing pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant64 eventsQuarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate7 eventsMarble-size, possible cosmetic damage

Clarksville Hail Storms by Year

YearReported Hail Events Within 25 mi
20269 events
202528 events
20248 events
202346 events
20225 events

2023 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Clarksville, with 46 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Clarksville 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 Clarksville Hail Storms

Recent Hail Events Near Clarksville

DateLocationSeveritySizeNOAA Comments
2026-05-16 Corydon, IN Significant 1.00" Residential report of quarter size hail.
2026-05-16 CORYDON, IN Significant 1.00" Quarter sized hail was observed in and around Corydon.
2026-05-16 LOUISVILLE, KY Significant 1.00" Quarter sized hail was observed in downtown Louisville.
2026-05-16 Louisville, KY Significant 1.00" Quarter size hail reported throughout downtown Louisville.
2026-05-16 SIMPSONVILLE, KY Moderate 0.88" Nickel sized hail observed in Simpsonville.
2026-05-16 Simpsonville, KY Moderate 0.88" Public report of nickel sized hail in Simpsonville, KY.
2026-03-23 1 NE New Middletown, IN Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-03-22 NEW MIDDLETOWN, IN Moderate 0.75" Dime sized hail reported near New Middletown.
2026-02-19 NEW MIDDLETOWN, IN Significant 1.00" There was dime to quarter size hail reported.
2025-05-16 MT WASHINGTON, KY Moderate 0.75" —
2025-05-16 TING, KY Moderate 0.75" —
2025-05-16 OTISCO, IN Significant 1.00" Quarter sized hail was observed between Henryville and Otisco.
2025-04-10 RAMSEY, IN Significant 1.00" —
2025-04-10 HENRYVILLE, IN Significant 1.00" Heil's Auction Service reported they saw quarter size hail on their security camera.
2025-03-19 FERN CREEK, KY Significant 1.00" —
2025-03-15 BRECKENRIDGE, IN Severe 1.75" —
2025-03-15 CORYDON, IN Severe 1.75" —
2025-03-15 CORYDON, IN Significant 1.25" —
2025-03-15 CORYDON, IN Severe 1.50" —
2025-03-15 ST MATTHEWS, KY Severe 1.50" Ping pong ball sized hail was observed in Hikes Point.

Wind Storm History — Clarksville Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 346 high-wind events within 25 miles of Clarksville, IN in the past five years. Of those, 345 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 96 mph.

SeverityCount
Severe42 events
Significant303 events
Moderate1 event

Recent Wind Events Near Clarksville

DateLocationGust (mph)SeverityNOAA Comments
2026-08-16 3 SW Saint Matthews, KY 64 Severe ASOS station KLOU Louisville Bowman. Delayed report.
2026-08-01 2 E Westport, KY 51 Significant Recorded on a personal weather station.
2026-06-26 RIVERSIDE GARDENS, KY 58 Significant A tree fell and took down power lines at the intersection of Cane Run Road and New Lynnview Drive.
2026-06-26 PROSPECT, KY 58 Significant A tree was blocking Hunting Creek Drive.
2026-06-25 INDIAN HILLS, KY 58 Significant There was a tree down across Blankenbaker Lane and Hempstead Road. Another tree was down over Blankenbaker Lane and Mohican Hill Court.
2026-06-21 FRAZERTOWN, KY 58 Significant There was a large tree down over the road at the intersection were Rollington Road becomes Fraziertown Road.
2026-06-21 RICHLAWN, KY 58 Significant A tree fell down on Shelbyville Road between Eden Way and Lyndon Lane.
2026-06-21 SOUTH BOSTON, IN 58 Significant There was a large tree down at South Franklin School Road and East State Road 160.
2026-06-21 OTISCO, IN 58 Significant Power lines and trees were down in the area of Harry Hughes Road, Opossum Trot Road, and Williamsburg Drive.
2026-06-18 FREDDRICKSBURG, IN 58 Significant There were trees down off of East Highway 150.
2026-06-18 SHORTS CORNER, IN 58 Significant There were trees down.
2026-06-18 FREDDRICKSBURG, IN 58 Significant There were trees down.
2026-06-18 STIBBINS, KY 58 Significant A tree was downed.
2026-06-18 3 SW Saint Matthews, KY 62 Significant ASOS station KLOU Louisville Bowmn.
2026-06-18 (LOU)BOWMAN FLD LOUI, KY 62 Significant —
2026-06-18 PENILE, KY 58 Significant A tree fell down, blocking both lanes of Cummings Road.
2026-06-18 ST DENNIS, KY 58 Significant A tree fell on a car on South 43rd Street between Elliott Avenue and West Broadway.
2026-06-18 AUDUBON PARK, KY 58 Significant A tree fell onto a home.
2026-06-18 (SDF)STANIFORD FLD L, KY 62 Significant —
2026-06-18 FRAZERTOWN, KY 58 Significant A tree was blocking Rollington Road.

Frequently Asked Questions About Clarksville Hail

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

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Clarksville was on May 16, 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 Clarksville?

Clarksville averages roughly 19 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 89 of the 96 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Clarksville?

The largest documented hail near Clarksville in the last five years was egg-sized. Most Clarksville-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 Clarksville address?

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Clarksville. 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 Clarksville

If your property in or near Clarksville 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 Clarksville's Location Matters for Hail

Clarksville 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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