May 7 Hail: Metro-Wide Impact
Severe weather crossed the Indianapolis metro on May 7, 2025. 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 7, 2025 · Source: National Weather Service
What the NWS Data Shows
Multiple severe thunderstorms tracked across the metro from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, each producing hail in the 1.0 to 1.5 inch range.
Unlike single-storm events affecting narrow corridors, this outbreak impacted nearly every neighborhood from Brownsburg to Greenfield, and Noblesville to Greenwood.
The widespread nature overwhelmed insurance adjusters and contractors, with some homeowners waiting 6-8 weeks for inspections.
Counties under warnings: Marion, Hamilton, Hendricks, Johnson, Boone. 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
When an entire metro area is hit simultaneously, contractor backlogs become severe. Early documentation protects your claim even if repairs are delayed.
This storm's hail size (1.0-1.25 inches) is at the threshold for damage on roofs over 10 years old. Age of your roof matters for claim likelihood.
If you filed a claim from this storm and it was denied, get a second professional opinion. Adjusters were rushed and may have missed legitimate damage.
The full first-48-hours playbook is on our storm damage page.
Reading this later? Check the claim-window status one year after the May 7, 2025 storm or two years after the May 7, 2025 storm.
Active leak right now? Call (317) 760-2666 and we’ll move you up the schedule.