Hail Swath Map Preview
The South Bend, IN hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 6 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 11 nearby tornado reports listed for the March 6, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the South Bend, IN Hail Map
The March 6, 2026 hail swath map for South Bend, IN covers approximately 256 square miles and includes an estimated 45,165 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 80 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 15,610 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 68 sq mi | 15,610 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 80 sq mi | 9,346 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 45 sq mi | 12,762 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 35 sq mi | 4,455 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 19 sq mi | 1,932 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 10 sq mi | 1,060 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the South Bend, IN Hail Swath Map
Inside the March 6, 2026 hail swath map area for South Bend, IN, HailGeeks estimates 18,166 single-family homes, 749 townhomes, and 4,573 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 7,075 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 7,075 | 330 | 1,455 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 3,636 | 55 | 696 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 4,289 | 280 | 2,060 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 1,892 | 69 | 286 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 817 | 8 | 38 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 457 | 7 | 38 |
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Counties Inside the South Bend, IN Hail Map
Hail from the March 6, 2026 storm was mapped across 10 counties in the South Bend, IN region. Porter County, IN had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 6,120 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the South Bend, IN Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 7 cities near South Bend, IN. Westville, IN had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 491 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the South Bend, IN Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the March 6, 2026 South Bend, IN hail map spans 16 ZIP codes. ZIP 49093 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 4,754.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the March 6, 2026 hail map for South Bend, IN currently list 6 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 11 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
March 6, 2026 12:57 PM CT |
1.75 in | 2 NNE Westville | IN | Location and time estimated by radar. Public commenter listed Westville. |
March 6, 2026 2:20 PM CT |
1.00 in | Cassopolis | MI | Video shows hail up to a quarter in size in Cassopolis... Time estimated via radar. |
March 6, 2026 2:49 PM CT |
1.00 in | Three Rivers | MI | Photo of hail up to a quarter in diameter in a photo taken on Marcellus Rd in Three Rivers. Time estimated via radar. |
March 6, 2026 2:51 PM CT |
1.75 in | 1 ESE Fishers Lake | MI | Photo on Facebook shows a hailstone measured to be 1.75 inches. Public reports it fell between Mendon and Three Rivers. Time estimated via radar. |
March 6, 2026 2:52 PM CT |
1.50 in | Mendon | MI | Hail estimated to be between 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter seen in a photo on Facebook from Mendon... MI. Time estimated via radar. |
March 6, 2026 3:27 PM CT |
1.25 in | 1 SE Athens | MI | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public wind reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
March 6, 2026 1:09 PM CT | UNK | 2 WNW Edwardsburg | MI | *** 1 FATAL *** A disorganized circulation touched down northwest of the intersection of Runkle St and Conrad Rd... destroying an attached garage and damaging the front of a home. One fatality... a 12 year old boy... was confirmed at the home. The tornado continued northeast... causing damage to mainly trees with some minor roof damage as it moved across Yankee St... east of Dailey Rd. The tornado then widen and intensified with the peak damage occurring along Harris St... between Hess Rd and M-62 where numerous trees were snapped or uprooted. Some damage to pole barns and homes (mainly roofs) was noted. The tornado crossed M-62 and continued northeast... crossing portions of Oil City Rd and Monette St to Curtis... Day and Chain Lakes before lifting just east of the intersection of South and Walnut Rd. |
March 6, 2026 1:47 PM CT | UNK | 1 ESE Clear Lake | MI | *** 10 INJ *** Another tornado from the same supercell that produced the Edwardsburg tornado touched down near Stoldt Rd and Coon Hollow Rd southwest of Three Rivers. The tornado quickly intensified and produced EF-2 damage with estimated wind speeds of 120-130 mph. Here... the tornado hit a Menards... removing the roof on the southwest and northwest portions of the building... along with an exterior wall collapse. One section of an nearby Uhaul facility was also completely destroyed. The tornado continued through the heart of Three Rivers... producing EF-1 and isolated pockets of EF-2 damage to residences and businesses (including the hospital). The tornado crossed the St. Joseph River... producing extensive damage to a lumber yard before uprooting many trees in a local cemetery. The tornado produced another pocket of EF-2 damage to a double-wide mobile home and a brand new school transportation facility. Multiple school trailers were tossed either across the street or inside the transportat |
March 6, 2026 2:11 PM CT | UNK | 2 WNW Edwardsburg | MI | Picture obtained of damage to a house in this location. Time estimated by radar. |
March 6, 2026 2:18 PM CT | UNK | 2 NNW Juno Lake | MI | Tree down and toppled center pivot in this location. Time estimated by radar. |
March 6, 2026 2:19 PM CT | UNK | 2 NW Eagle Lake | MI | Several trees snapped and damage to a home on Harris Street near M62. Photos on X. Time estimated via radar. |
March 6, 2026 2:33 PM CT | UNK | 4 NNE Sherwood | MI | *** 3 FATAL... 12 INJ *** The most intense and deadly tornado of the cyclic tornadic supercell touched down in northwest Branch county... northwest of Union Lake between Blossom Rd and Mendon Rd. This tornado was well photographed from multiple angles... and it quickly turned into a multi-vortex wedge. After destroying a pole barn and damaging a residence... the tornado deposited a 500 gallon propane tank in a field. Drone footage also showed ground scouring in the same field. The tornado continued northeast and caused the most widespread and intense damage along Prairie Rose Ln. Every residence along this stretch was either heavily damaged or completely destroyed. Tragically... three individuals lost their lives here when their manufactured homes were lofted and tossed. One of these trailers was well anchored and tossed approximately 100 yards... badly twisting the frame. Numerous vehicles were also tossed in this area. The maximum peak intensity of 160 mph was estimated to be at the corner of |
March 6, 2026 2:46 PM CT | UNK | 2 SW Three Rivers | MI | Video sent in showing a tornado hitting the Menards store and lifted at least a portion of the roof off on main building. Their storage unit nearby was also damaged by the tornado. Debris seen flying around the circulation on the video... taken near US 131/M-60 merger. Time estimated by radar. |
March 6, 2026 2:48 PM CT | UNK | 3 WSW Three Rivers | MI | Video relayed by broadcast media taken looking north at Three Rivers Waste Management facility. Tornado observed on the ground. Time estimated via radar. |
March 6, 2026 2:50 PM CT | UNK | Three Rivers | MI | Numerous videos from storm chasers... trained spotters... broadcast media... and the public confirm a tornado in Three Rivers Michigan. Time estimated via radar. |
March 6, 2026 2:52 PM CT | UNK | 1 SW Three Rivers | MI | Numerous reports of significant damage on the southwest side of Three Rivers. Storm chasers and Emergency Management confirmed multiple tornado touchdowns prior to the damage. |
March 6, 2026 3:38 PM CT | UNK | 3 NW Union City | MI | No National Weather Service description provided. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the March 6, 2026 South Bend, IN storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the South Bend, IN Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same South Bend, IN region as the March 6, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 23, 2025 through Feb 19, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.50", and the most recent map shown is from Feb 19, 2026.
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