2 Years Since May 15, 2024: Historic Hail Across the Indianapolis Metro
On May 15, 2026, it was 2 years since the storm that hit Indianapolis and Lawrence.
Insurance Claim Window Still Open
Most insurance policies allow 1-3 years to file storm damage claims. It's been 2 years since this storm. You have approximately 1 year remaining to file if you haven't already.
What Happened on May 15, 2024
Indianapolis, Lawrence, Speedway, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield, Avon, Brownsburg, Plainfield, Greenwood, Franklin, Bargersville (Marion, Hamilton, Hendricks, Johnson Counties)
- A series of supercell thunderstorms produced some of the largest hail Indianapolis has seen in over a decade, with hail up to 2.5 inches (baseball size) in Carmel.
- The most intense storm affected northwestern Marion County and southern Hamilton County, moving slowly and producing repeated hail impacts.
- Some areas reported hail drifts up to 6 inches deep, with the weight of accumulated ice damaging gutters and causing deck stress on older homes.
Why the 2-Year Mark Matters
Damage Ages Into Leaks
Hail impacts and wind damage don't always cause immediate leaks. Dented shingles lose granules over 2 years, 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 1 year 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 series of supercell thunderstorms produced some of the largest hail Indianapolis has seen in over a decade, with hail up to 2.5 inches (baseball size) in Carmel. 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 ~1 year left to file
- Document everything: Use our Claim Assistant to generate proper documentation
Other Storms in Indianapolis
If you're in Indianapolis, your roof may have been hit by multiple storms. Check our complete history: