August 19, 2026: NOAA's SPC logged 2 hail reports around Muncie, all in Delaware County, between 21:28 and 21:38 UTC. The closest report fell 6.4 miles from the Muncie city center (2 SW Yorktown). The largest stone measured 1.50 in. at 4 WNW Yorktown, Delaware County.
Where the hail fell
- under 0.75 in
- 0.75 to 0.99
- 1.00 to 1.74
- 1.75 to 2.49
- 2.50 and up
How many reports fell close to the city
| Distance from city center | Reports | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|
| Within 5 miles | 0 | — |
| Within 10 miles | 2 | 1.50″ |
| Within 25 miles | 2 | 1.50″ |
Reported hail, report by report
| Time (UTC) | Hail size | Location | Distance from city center |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21:28 | 1.50″ | 4 WNW Yorktown, Delaware County | 8.7 mi |
| 21:38 | 1.00″ | 2 SW Yorktown, Delaware County | 6.4 mi |
The rows above come from preliminary Local Storm Reports of the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. Sizes are reported hailstone diameters; times are UTC. Reports can be added or corrected for about a day after the event. Where a report carries no distance, it is measured in a straight line from its coordinates to the city center.
What 1.50 in. hail on August 19, 2026 means for a Muncie roof
2 of the 2 sized Muncie reports reached 1 in. The 1.50 in. stone at 4 WNW Yorktown, Delaware County falls in the 1.00 to 1.74 in class; on August 19, 2026 that is quarter to ping-pong ball territory for Muncie.
How this day compares with other hail days
Muncie has 3 hail days in our NOAA log; by largest hailstone, August 19, 2026 ranks #1 of them. Logged days closest in time to August 19, 2026:
The same storm in nearby cities
On August 19 the log holds 2 matched cities in 2 states; Muncie has no neighbour within 220 miles, so its hail stood alone on August 19.
Where the claim clocks stand for the Muncie storm
Muncie: that storm was 67 days ago. Rows marked passed are not cut-off dates on their own; the only legal limits are the ones tagged statute. For Muncie the photo window, the inspection and the target filing date (Wed, Aug 26) are already behind us.
Not legal advice; your own reporting deadline comes from your policy.
August 19 against the Delaware County August record
Muncie's August 19 log shows 1.50 in. hail. The record August in Delaware County since 2014 is 2015, with 1 reports and a largest stone of 1.75 in.
Hail history near Muncie: not the first
Muncie’s county has logged 19 hail events since 2017; if this one leads to a replacement, ask about Class 4 impact-resistant shingles, which some insurers discount. Check your own address on the hail risk lookup.
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What the sizes reported on August 19, 2026 can do to a roof
| Size class in Muncie's reports | Looks like | Reports | What that size can do |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 to 1.74 in | quarter to ping-pong ball | 2 | Shingles can bruise and shed granules, often unseen from the ground. |
Size classes follow the SPC report diameters; the damage wording is general, not a finding about any one roof.
2026 in the Delaware County hail record
NOAA's county table already holds 4 hail reports for Delaware County in 2026 through June 2026, with a largest stone of 1.00 in. That is more than 5 of the 6 full years before it. The busiest full year in the table is 2023 with 7 reports.
| Year | NOAA hail reports, Delaware County | Largest stone |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 0.75″ |
| 2018 | 2 | 1.00″ |
| 2020 | 1 | 1.00″ |
| 2021 | 1 | 1.00″ |
| 2023 | 7 | 1.50″ |
| 2024 | 1 | 2.00″ |
| 2026 (through June 2026) | 4 | 1.00″ |
This date among 2026's matched hail days
In 2026 the feed holds 3 matched hail days for Muncie. Ranked by largest stone, then report count, August 19, 2026 is #1 of them.
Ranked by largest stone, then by report count. Only dates the SPC feed matched to a covered city are counted.
The week after August 19, 2026
After Wed, Aug 19, the feed logged 1 hail report on 1 of the next 7 days in Muncie and the cities within 100 miles. The first came on Wed, Aug 26.
| Day | Reports in Muncie | Other cities within 100 miles | Largest hail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | 0 | 1 city, 1 report | 1.00″ |
Questions about this storm
Muncie, August 19, 2026: how big was the hail?
At 4 WNW Yorktown, Delaware County, the largest SPC report was 1.50 in.
Muncie, August 19, 2026: how close did the hail fall?
The nearest report sat 6.4 miles from the city center and the farthest 8.7 miles. Within 10 miles: 2 of 2 reports.
Muncie, August 19, 2026: how long did the hail last?
Reports are stamped from 21:28 to 21:38 UTC, a window of 10 minutes. Late reports can still be added for about a day.
Muncie, August 19, 2026: was this the worst hail day on record?
Muncie has 3 logged hail days; August 19, 2026 ranks #1 for Muncie, at 1.50 in. The best other day reached 1.00 in.
Do I need an inspection if my roof looks fine?
Often, yes. Hail bruises and granule loss are hard to see from the ground. A dated inspection scope is what ties damage to this storm rather than to ordinary wear.
What did the feed log near Muncie in the week after August 19, 2026?
After Wed, Aug 19, the feed logged 1 hail report on 1 of the next 7 days in Muncie and the cities within 100 miles. The first came on Wed, Aug 26.
Was 2026 a busy hail year in Delaware County?
NOAA's county table already holds 4 hail reports for Delaware County in 2026 through June 2026, with a largest stone of 1.00 in. That is more than 5 of the 6 full years before it. The busiest full year in the table is 2023 with 7 reports.
About these numbers
Every figure on this page comes from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center Local Storm Reports file, matched to reports within 25 miles of the city center. Reports are preliminary: they come from trained spotters, emergency managers, the public and mPING app submissions, and sizes are often estimated against a coin or ball. We do not adjust them. A roofer tagged Verified holds a license or registration we confirmed in a public registry. That tag says nothing about coverage, so ask whoever you pick for a current certificate of insurance before signing.
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