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 0 public hail reports, 23 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the July 27, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the South Bend, IN Hail Map
The July 27, 2026 hail swath map for South Bend, IN covers approximately 1,559 square miles and includes an estimated 101,668 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 742 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 48,825 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 742 sq mi | 37,552 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 571 sq mi | 48,825 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 168 sq mi | 13,397 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 49 sq mi | 1,894 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 21 sq mi | 0 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 8 sq mi | 0 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the South Bend, IN Hail Swath Map
Inside the July 27, 2026 hail swath map area for South Bend, IN, HailGeeks estimates 49,203 single-family homes, 1,662 townhomes, and 8,653 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 24,197 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 18,582 | 727 | 2,595 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 24,197 | 766 | 5,504 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 5,442 | 159 | 481 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 982 | 10 | 73 |
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Counties Inside the South Bend, IN Hail Map
Hail from the July 27, 2026 storm was mapped across 18 counties in the South Bend, IN region. LaPorte County, IN had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.00" with roughly 17,148 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the South Bend, IN Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 21 cities near South Bend, IN. Michigan City, IN had the strongest mapped signal at 1.00", with an estimated 8,026 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the South Bend, IN Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the July 27, 2026 South Bend, IN hail map spans 37 ZIP codes. ZIP 46360 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.00" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 13,726.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the July 27, 2026 hail map for South Bend, IN currently list 0 public hail reports, 23 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public hail reports are available for this event. | ||||
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
July 27, 2026 2:24 PM CT | 1 S Donaldson | IN | Media report of a large diameter tree knocked over by thunderstorm winds just south of Donaldson in Marshall County Indiana. Time radar estimated. | |
July 27, 2026 2:30 PM CT | 2 Ene Oak Grove | IN | Tree down across roadway. | |
July 27, 2026 2:31 PM CT | 2 Nw Twin Lakes | IN | Time estimated by radar. | |
July 27, 2026 2:35 PM CT | Argos | IN | Siding ripped off of house. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 27, 2026 2:43 PM CT | 3 Sw Tiosa | IN | Trees down. | |
July 27, 2026 1:40 PM CT | 5 Sse Valparaiso | IN | Evergreen tree uprooted. | |
July 27, 2026 1:45 PM CT | 64 mph | 3 Ese Valparaiso | IN | A peak wind gust of 64 mph was measured at KVPZ. |
July 27, 2026 1:55 PM CT | La Porte | IN | Large tree down onto a car in La Porte. No known injuries. Time estimated via radar. | |
July 27, 2026 1:55 PM CT | Wanatah | IN | Several large tree limbs snapped near a home in Wanatah. Time estimated via radar. | |
July 27, 2026 2:10 PM CT | 2 Nw Walkerton | IN | Trees down on SR 104 just north of Kraft Auction House in northwest Walkerton. Time estimated via radar. | |
July 27, 2026 2:30 PM CT | 60 mph | 1 W Rochester | IN | Trained spotter report of estimated 60 mph gusts near Rochester. Multiple tree limbs down between 3 to 6 inches in diameter. Time estimated via radar. |
July 27, 2026 4:41 PM CT | 1 E Chesterton | IN | Porter County EMA reports branch broken near West Indiana Avenue and 2nd Street. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 27, 2026 4:41 PM CT | 1 Ese Chesterton | IN | A large tree limb was snapped and blocking Porter Avenue between Calumet Road and Route 49. | |
July 27, 2026 4:43 PM CT | 1 Sse Chesterton | IN | A large tree 2 to 3 feet in diameter was uprooted and fell on a house on Greenwood Drive. Other significant tree damage nearby. | |
July 27, 2026 4:45 PM CT | 1 Ssw Chesterton | IN | Extensive tree damage reported in and around Chesterton extending southward toward Valparaiso. Damage consists of uprooted and snapped trees. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 27, 2026 4:46 PM CT | 2 Se Chesterton | IN | Dozens of mature trees downed at the Coffee Creek Preserve in Chesterton. Time estimated from radar. | |
July 27, 2026 4:48 PM CT | 3 Se Chesterton | IN | Multiple tree branches downed along I-80 I-90 Indiana Toll Road near mile marker 31. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 27, 2026 4:51 PM CT | 7 Ene Valparaiso | IN | Several trees two feet in diameter were blown down in Coburg. | |
July 27, 2026 4:54 PM CT | 57 mph | 1 Wnw Dune Acres | IN | Private weather station reported 57 mph gust near Dune Acres along the Lake Michigan shore. |
July 27, 2026 4:55 PM CT | Westville | IN | Photo of a very large tree uprooted in Westville. Time estimated via radar. | |
July 27, 2026 4:55 PM CT | 3 Ene Valparaiso | IN | 24 to 36 inch branches broken near 400 North Road and Bartz Road. Additional reports of power poles downed in the area. Time estimated by radar. | |
July 27, 2026 4:59 PM CT | 3 E Valparaiso | IN | Photo showed at least three large utility poles snapped on Evans Avenue between 325 East Road and Bartz Road. | |
July 27, 2026 9:12 PM CT | 3 W Glendale | MI | Report of downed tree blocking M43. Time estimated via radar. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the July 27, 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 July 27, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jun 11, 2026 through Jul 18, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 1.00" to 1.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.75", and the most recent map shown is from Jul 18, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near South Bend, IN
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