1 Year Since April 2 Hail: Golf Ball Size Across Hamilton County
In 252 days, it will be 1 year since the April 2, 2026 storm hit Carmel and Fishers.
Insurance Claim Window Still Open
Most insurance policies allow 1-3 years to file storm damage claims. It's been 1 year since this storm. You have approximately 2 years remaining to file if you haven't already.
What Happened on April 2, 2026
Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield, Indianapolis, Lawrence, Speedway, Greenfield, McCordsville, Fortville (Hamilton, Marion, Hancock Counties)
- A supercell thunderstorm tracked eastward across Hamilton County from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, producing hail sizes from 1.5 to 2.0 inches along a 40-mile path.
- The largest hail fell in west Fishers near 116th Street and Allisonville Road, with numerous reports of golf ball to baseball-sized hail (1.75-2.0 inches).
- NWS Storm Prediction Center logged over 50 hail reports from Hamilton and Hancock counties, making this the largest early-season hail event since 2019.
Why the 1-Year Mark Matters
Damage Ages Into Leaks
Hail impacts and wind damage don't always cause immediate leaks. Dented shingles lose granules over 1 year, exposing the mat underneath. Lifted tabs let water underneath. What started as invisible bruising becomes water damage years later.
Claim Deadlines Approaching
You have approximately 2 years left to file a claim for damage from this storm. After 3 years, most policies won't cover it, even if the damage is real.
What the Record Shows
A supercell thunderstorm tracked eastward across Hamilton County from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, producing hail sizes from 1.5 to 2.0 inches along a 40-mile path. If you were in the affected area and haven't checked your roof since, damage from this event may still be going unnoticed.
What Should You Do Now?
If you lived in the affected area:
- Check if this storm hit YOUR address: Use our Storm Impact Checker to see distance and damage probability
- Inspect your roof: Look for missing shingles, dented gutters, granule loss in downspouts
- Schedule a professional inspection: We provide free photo-documented inspections formatted for insurance claims
- File before the deadline: You have ~2 years left to file
- Document everything: Use our Claim Assistant to generate proper documentation
Other Storms in Carmel
If you're in Carmel, your roof may have been hit by multiple storms. Check our complete history: