May 16, 2019: Golf Ball Hail Across the Indianapolis Metro
Severe weather crossed the Indianapolis metro on May 16, 2019. Here’s what the National Weather Service record actually shows, which areas took the worst of it, and what’s worth checking on your roof. Facts first, no fear-selling.
Published May 16, 2019 · Source: National Weather Service
What the NWS Data Shows
Multiple severe thunderstorms tracked northeast across the metro from late afternoon through evening, producing hail from quarter size (1.0") to golf ball size (1.75").
The largest hail fell along the I-465 corridor between Keystone Avenue and Allisonville Road, with particularly heavy reports in northern Marion and southern Hamilton counties.
This event marked the beginning of an active 2019 severe weather season, with several additional significant hail events occurring through June and July.
Counties under warnings: Marion, Hamilton, Hendricks. See live reports on the storm map.
In one of the affected towns? Start with your local page:
What to Check, and What to Watch Out For
If your roof was damaged in this 2019 storm and hasn't been replaced, you're now 7+ years into aging with compromised shingles. Failure is accelerating.
Many homeowners hit by this storm were impacted again by later 2019 events, creating compounding damage. If you filed once but took no action, damage has worsened.
Claims from 2019 are outside most policy windows, but if you never filed and are now experiencing leaks, documentation showing storm dates can still support repair decisions.
The full first-48-hours playbook is on our storm damage page.
Active leak right now? Call (317) 760-2666 and we’ll move you up the schedule.