Vincennes Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Vincennes, 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 67 hail storms within 25 miles of Vincennes, IN. Of those, 53 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 baseball-sized or larger, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2026 was the most active year on record locally, with 36 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — Vincennes Area (Last 5 Years)

SeverityCountWhat it means for roofs
Catastrophic1 eventBaseball+ size, structural roof damage likely
Destructive4 eventsEgg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage
Severe7 eventsPing pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant41 eventsQuarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate12 eventsMarble-size, possible cosmetic damage
Minor2 eventsPea-size, unlikely to damage modern shingles

Vincennes Hail Storms by Year

YearReported Hail Events Within 25 mi
202636 events
20258 events
20248 events
20238 events
20227 events

2026 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Vincennes, with 36 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Vincennes 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 Vincennes Hail Storms

Recent Hail Events Near Vincennes

DateLocationSeveritySizeNOAA Comments
2026-06-21 2 SSW Flat Rock, IL Significant 1.00" —
2026-06-21 FLAT ROCK, IL Significant 1.00" —
2026-05-19 2 NE Vincennes Universi, IN Minor 0.25" Approximate location.
2026-04-27 4 WNW Mount Carmel, IL Significant 1.00" —
2026-04-27 2 E Princeton, IN Significant 1.00" —
2026-04-27 ODGEN, IL Significant 1.00" Hail estimated to quarter size fell northwest of Mount Carmel as a thunderstorm moved northeastward through Wabash County.
2026-04-27 PRINCETON, IN Significant 1.00" Quarter size hail was measured east of Princeton.
2026-04-27 2 SW Bridgeport, IL Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-04-27 3 ESE Claremont, IL Significant 1.00" —
2026-04-27 Bridgeport, IL Significant 1.00" —
2026-04-27 Decker, IN Minor 0.25" —
2026-04-27 Saint Francisville, IL Moderate 0.75" —
2026-04-27 Bridgeport, IL Significant 1.00" —
2026-04-27 1 NE Bridgeport, IL Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-04-27 Bridgeport, IL Significant 1.25" Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
2026-04-27 ALLENDALE, IL Significant 1.00" A video was shared of hail estimated to quarter size falling in Allendale.
2026-04-27 Washington, IN Significant 1.00" —
2026-04-27 Bicknell, IN Moderate 0.70" —
2026-04-27 Washington, IN Moderate 0.50" Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.).
2026-04-27 WASHINGTON, IN Significant 1.00" —

Wind Storm History — Vincennes Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 136 high-wind events within 25 miles of Vincennes, IN in the past five years. Of those, 136 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 100 mph.

SeverityCount
Destructive1 event
Severe42 events
Significant93 events

Recent Wind Events Near Vincennes

DateLocationGust (mph)SeverityNOAA Comments
2026-06-21 VINCENNES, IN 64 Severe Scattered trees and utility lines downed by thunderstorm winds around Vincennes.
2026-06-21 EDWARDSPORT, IN 64 Severe Scattered trees and utility lines were downed from thunderstorm straight line winds north of Bicknell.
2026-06-21 PLAINVILLE, IN 58 Significant Several tree limbs snapped by thunderstorm winds.
2026-06-18 Lawrenceville Airport, IL 56 Significant Northwest thunderstorm wind gust of 56 mph at Lawrenceville airport.
2026-06-18 BRUCEVILLE, IN 58 Significant Tree limb downed by thunderstorm wind gusts onto a house which caused a gas leak.
2026-06-18 JOHNSTOWN, IN 58 Significant Tree downed by thunderstorm wind gusts with partial road blockage.
2026-06-18 WASHINGTON, IN 58 Significant Tree damage caused by thunderstorm wind gusts across much of the county.
2026-04-28 Bridgeport, IL 50 Significant Small twigs blown down too.
2026-04-27 VINCENNES, IN 58 Significant Thunderstorm wind gusts downed two trees.
2026-04-27 BRUCEVILLE, IN 58 Significant Tree downed at the Southwest Purdue Agricultural Center by thunderstorm wind gusts.
2026-04-27 BRUCEVILLE, IN 58 Significant Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a tree onto a road.
2026-04-27 VINCENNES, IN 58 Significant Tree downed over roadway by thunderstorm wind gusts.
2026-03-15 MONROE CITY, IN 60 Significant Tree of unknown size downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
2026-03-15 ROBINSON MUNI ARPT, IL 58 Significant A 58 mph wind gust was measured at the Robinson Airport (KRSV).
2026-02-19 CARLISLE, IN 60 Significant Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a large tree onto a car.
2025-12-28 FRITCHTON, IN 60 Significant Thunderstorm wind gusts downed multiple trees.
2025-10-19 PRINCETON, IN 62 Significant Power outages occurred on the south side of Princeton.
2025-10-19 LITTLE, IN 85 Severe A few power lines were blown down across Pike County.
2025-08-19 LAWRENCEVILLE, IL 60 Significant Several 4 to 6-inch diameter tree branches were blown down near the intersection of IL-1 and County Road 880 North.
2025-08-12 HAZLETON, IN 81 Severe Thunderstorm winds knocked down a tree just east of Hazleton.

Frequently Asked Questions About Vincennes Hail

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

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Vincennes was on June 21, 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 Vincennes?

Vincennes averages roughly 13 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 53 of the 67 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Vincennes?

The largest documented hail near Vincennes in the last five years was baseball-sized or larger. Most Vincennes-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 Vincennes address?

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

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

Vincennes 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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