Golf ball-sized hail detected near Evansville, IN on June 25, 2026
Hail was detected at a radar-indicated point within the Evansville monitoring area. Actual impact can vary by neighborhood, so nearby homes should use this as a signal to check roofs, gutters, siding, and vehicles.
Damage assessment
The radar-indicated strike center fell approximately 5 miles northeast of downtown Evansville, with one hail report logged in Vanderburgh County that day. At 2 inches, golf ball-sized hail delivers enough kinetic energy to crack, bruise, or knock granules from architectural asphalt shingles — the dominant material in Evansville's housing stock. Whether damage is functional or cosmetic depends heavily on roof age: shingles over 15 years old with depleted granule layers are far more vulnerable to impact fracture than newer installations. The county's largest recorded event reached 2.75 inches on May 19, 2022, so this storm, while serious, did not set a new local magnitude record.
On a home valued at Evansville's median of $129,100, a 2% deductible works out to roughly $2,582. Typical repair costs for a 2,000-square-foot roof following a 2-inch hail event run $6,644, with the range spanning $5,436 to $7,852. Get a professional inspection before making any insurance decisions.
At these numbers, the typical repair cost exceeds a standard 2% deductible. Contact your insurer — damage at this level is likely worth filing before you pay out of pocket.
This storm may have damaged your roof — get a free Evansville inspection
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Historical context
Among 37 tracked hail events of 1 inch or greater in Vanderburgh County over the past decade, this event ranks fourth by magnitude — a notable position in a meaningful sample. The largest event on record reached 2.75 inches on May 19, 2022. June has produced 8 hail events over the same period, which is consistent with the county's historical pattern for the month.
Storm system
No other tracked counties recorded hail on June 25, 2026. This appears to have been an isolated, single-county event rather than part of a broader regional outbreak.
Contractor guidance
Local contractor data shows current backlogs running 2 to 4 weeks in the Evansville market. The intake assessment rates storm chaser risk as moderate, consistent with Evansville's history of drawing out-of-area contractors following notable regional hail events — a dynamic the city's moderate contractor density helps enable. Indiana does not require a state-level roofing license, but under Indiana Code § 22-3-2-5 any roofing contractor with employees must carry workers' compensation insurance. Before signing anything, ask for proof of general liability, workers' comp, and a verifiable local business address — and pull the permit yourself through the city if the contractor won't.
Permits & building code
At 2 inches, full roof replacement is a real possibility on older or already-weathered roofs, though inspection may find damage limited enough for repair. Evansville requires contractor-pulled permits for roofing work, with permit costs typically running $150 to $350, and an inspection is required upon completion. Class 4 impact-resistant shingles qualify for a 10–20% discount with most Indiana insurers.
- 1Photograph your roof, gutters, downspouts, and any exterior surfaces from the ground before anyone walks on the roof.
- 2Review your homeowner's policy declarations page for your deductible amount, any storm-related exclusions, and the claim filing window.
- 3Contact your insurance company to report potential hail damage and ask about next steps for scheduling an adjuster.
- 4Vet any contractor before signing — verify general liability insurance, workers' comp coverage, and a local business presence; under Indiana law, any offer to waive or cover your deductible is illegal.
- 5Keep all written estimates, inspection reports, and correspondence in one folder — you will need documentation if a scope or payment dispute arises.
This storm may have damaged your roof — get a free Evansville inspection
Hail size and location are based on NOAA NEXRAD radar data via SWDI; a full NWS storm survey is pending and may revise confirmed details.