Santa Claus, IN Hail Reports
Last reported hail near Santa Claus, IN: Jun 25, 2023 — 1″ reported 8.2 mi WSW. Since then, radar has estimated hail up to 1.83″ over the area on 30 days, most recently Sep 5, 2026. 3 hail reports on 3 storm days within 10 miles of Santa Claus, IN since November 2020; radar detected hail over the area on 39 days since October 2020.
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- Santa Claus populationpopulation
- 2.7K
- Santa Claus householdshouseholds
- 980
Largest hail on record near Santa Claus, IN
The biggest hail reported within 10 miles of Santa Claus, IN, as ground reports since November 2020. Each links to its day below.
Hail near Santa Claus, IN, day by day
Every storm day with a hail report or a radar hail estimate within 10 miles of Santa Claus, IN, newest first. Open a day to see its individual reports.
| Date | Reported (largest) | Reports (1.00″+) | Radar estimate | Closest report | Storm report | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No report | 0 | 0.89″ | — | ||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 0.88″ | — | ||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 1.62″ | — | ||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 1.28″ | — | ||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 0.78″ | — | ||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 0.95″ | — | ||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 1.14″ | — | ||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 0.78″ | — | ||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 0.75″ | — | ||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 1.06″ | — | ||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 1.15″ | — | ||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 1.60″ | — | ||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 1.02″ | — | ||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 0.96″ | — | ||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 0.88″ | — | ||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 1.30″ | — | ||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 0.81″ | — | ||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 0.95″ | — | ||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 1.11″ | — | ||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 0.84″ | — | ||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 1.00″ | — | ||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 0.76″ | — | ||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 0.91″ | — | ||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 0.91″ | — | ||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 0.91″ | — | ||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 1.00″ | — | ||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 1.45″ | — | ||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 1.07″ | — | ||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 0.96″ | — | ||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 1.83″ | — | ||||||||||
| 1″ | 1 (1) | 1.07″ | 8.2 mi WSW | ||||||||||
Show 1 report from Jun 25, 2023
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| 0.75″ | 1 (0) | None stored | 8.7 mi SW | ||||||||||
Show 1 report from May 7, 2023
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| No report | 0 | 0.93″ | — | ||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 1.69″ | — | ||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 1.52″ | — | ||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 1.00″ | — | ||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 1.05″ | — | ||||||||||
| 1.75″ | 1 (1) | 1.50″ | 5.4 mi ESE | Full report for May 19, 2022 | |||||||||
Show 1 report from May 19, 2022
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| No report | 0 | 1.17″ | — | ||||||||||
| No report | 0 | 0.96″ | — | ||||||||||
Reported sizes are ground reports filed by trained spotters, the public and emergency managers. Radar estimates come from MESH radar analysis and are not measurements. Both are within 10 miles of Santa Claus, IN. Ground reports start Nov 24, 2020, so earlier days show "Not covered". Radar starts Oct 14, 2020. Report times are local to Santa Claus, IN.
Hail near Santa Claus, IN by year and month
| Year | Storm days | Reports | Largest reported | Radar max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 0 | — | 1.62″ |
| 2025 | 7 | 0 | — | 1.30″ |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | — | 1.00″ |
| 2023 | 10 | 2 | 1″ | 1.83″ |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1.75″ | 1.69″ |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | — | 1.17″ |
| Month | Storm days | Bar |
|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | |
| February | 0 | |
| March | 2 | |
| April | 2 | |
| May | 9 | |
| June | 6 | |
| July | 10 | |
| August | 6 | |
| September | 4 | |
| October | 0 | |
| November | 0 | |
| December | 0 |
Hail near Santa Claus, IN has been recorded most often in July: 10 of 40 storm days.
HailPing storm reports near Santa Claus, IN
Storms HailPing grouped and published as full reports (hail of 1.00 inch or larger), newest first. The day-by-day list above includes every report.
| Date | Max hail | Reports 1.00″+ | Reports 1.75″+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2022 | 1.75″ | 6 | 2 |
Recent hail storms near Santa Claus, IN
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— hail up to 1.75″
Storm summary, May 19, 2022
On May 19, 2022, hail was reported across the English / Hardinsburg / Marengo corridor. Reports concentrated near Santa Claus, Saint Meinrad, English, Marengo, Hardinsburg, and Mitchell. The largest reported hailstone measured 1.75 inches. HailPing grouped 6 reports of 1.00 inches or larger into this storm event.
About hail in Santa Claus, IN
Santa Claus is home to 2,746 people and 980 households in Indiana. Hail or a radar hail estimate came within 10 miles of Santa Claus, IN on 40 storm days across 2020–2026, an average of 5.6 a year over the full calendar years 2021–2025. July is the busiest month, with 10 of 40 storm days. The largest hail reported since November 2020 measured 1.75 inches on May 19, 2022.
How these figures are counted
Population and household figures are public census estimates for the city itself. Hail event counts and sizes come from reports HailPing has recorded, which may be delayed, incomplete, or later corrected — they are not confirmed hail damage or repair demand. Read the full HailPing Disclaimer
Common questions
When did it last hail in Santa Claus, IN?
The last reported hail within 10 miles of Santa Claus, IN was on June 25, 2023: hail up to 1 inch was reported, the nearest 8.2 mi WSW from Santa Claus, IN. Since then, radar has estimated hail up to 1.83″ over the area on 30 days, most recently Sep 5, 2026. 3 hail reports on 3 storm days within 10 miles of Santa Claus, IN since November 2020; radar detected hail over the area on 39 days since October 2020.
How big was the hail in Santa Claus, IN?
The largest hail reported within 10 miles of Santa Claus, IN on June 25, 2023 measured 1 inch. The largest hail reported near Santa Claus, IN since November 2020 measured 1.75 inches on May 19, 2022.
How many hail reports were there near Santa Claus, IN?
3 hail reports on 3 storm days within 10 miles of Santa Claus, IN since November 2020, of which 2 measured 1.00 inch or larger. Every day is listed on this page.
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