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 2.75". There are 14 public hail reports, 76 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 11, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the South Bend, IN Hail Map
The August 11, 2026 hail swath map for South Bend, IN covers approximately 1,347 square miles and includes an estimated 252,467 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 483 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 97,623 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 312 sq mi | 46,830 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 483 sq mi | 97,623 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 312 sq mi | 38,454 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 115 sq mi | 22,946 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 44 sq mi | 10,902 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 24 sq mi | 5,796 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 19 sq mi | 9,002 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 10 sq mi | 6,995 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 12 sq mi | 12,299 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 12 sq mi | 1,428 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 4 sq mi | 192 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the South Bend, IN Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 11, 2026 hail swath map area for South Bend, IN, HailGeeks estimates 112,624 single-family homes, 5,705 townhomes, and 27,334 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 39,236 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 21,118 | 862 | 5,284 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 39,236 | 2,378 | 8,713 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 19,007 | 824 | 3,014 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 9,487 | 636 | 3,713 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 4,672 | 331 | 2,740 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 2,701 | 170 | 1,050 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 4,466 | 116 | 966 |
| 2.00-2.25" | 3,861 | 292 | 878 |
| 2.25-2.50" | 7,326 | 94 | 917 |
| 2.50-2.75" | 659 | 2 | 57 |
| 2.75-3.00" | 91 | 0 | 2 |
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Counties Inside the South Bend, IN Hail Map
Hail from the August 11, 2026 storm was mapped across 13 counties in the South Bend, IN region. Starke County, IN had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 2.75" with roughly 6,586 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the South Bend, IN Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 37 cities near South Bend, IN. North Judson, IN had the strongest mapped signal at 2.50", with an estimated 574 single-family homes exposed.
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ZIP Codes Inside the South Bend, IN Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the August 11, 2026 South Bend, IN hail map spans 51 ZIP codes. ZIP 46366 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 2.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 1,623.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 11, 2026 hail map for South Bend, IN currently list 14 public hail reports, 76 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 11, 2026 6:00 AM CT |
0.88 in | Mishawaka | IN | Report of nickel size hail in Mishawaka at 7 AM EDT. |
August 11, 2026 6:00 AM CT |
1.00 in | 1 E South Bend | IN | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
August 11, 2026 6:08 AM CT |
0.88 in | 2 Ene Chain-O-Lakes | IN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 11, 2026 9:30 AM CT |
2.00 in | Toto | IN | Photo on Facebook of a 2 inch hailstone in Toto that fell at 930 AM CDT. |
August 11, 2026 9:30 AM CT |
2.75 in | 3 E English Lake | IN | Hail damage to cars on Toto Road north of north Judson from baseball sized hail. |
August 11, 2026 9:35 AM CT |
2.00 in | Knox | IN | Photo of 2 inches hailstones in Knox. Measured with a ruler. Time estimated via radar. |
August 11, 2026 9:35 AM CT |
2.50 in | Knox | IN | Photo of what appears to be hen egg to tennis ball sized hail in Knox (2 to 2.5 inches in diameter). Time estimated via radar. |
August 11, 2026 10:05 AM CT |
2.75 in | 3 E English Lake | IN | Corrects time of previous hail report from 3 E English Lake. Photo on Facebook of baseball sized hail north of North Judson. Measured with a ruler. |
August 11, 2026 10:10 AM CT |
1.75 in | 2 Wsw Toto | IN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 11, 2026 10:10 AM CT |
2.75 in | 1 N North Judson | IN | Damage to car windshields and roofs in North Judson due to large hail. |
August 11, 2026 10:10 AM CT |
2.75 in | 2 W Toto | IN | Photos of baseball sized hail between Knox and North Judson. |
August 11, 2026 10:10 AM CT |
2.75 in | 3 E English Lake | IN | Photo on Facebook of baseball sized hail north of North Judson. Measured with a ruler. |
August 11, 2026 10:10 AM CT |
3.00 in | 2 W Toto | IN | Estimated 3 inch hailstone. Photo on Facebook but no official measurement. Fell on SR 39 north of North Judson. Time estimated via radar. |
August 11, 2026 11:09 AM CT |
1.00 in | 1 Ene Lakes Of The Four | IN | relayed by media. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 11, 2026 11:07 AM CT | 2 Nw Lake Station | IN | several trees uprooted. | |
August 11, 2026 11:08 AM CT | Hobart | IN | Video shared to social media shows evergreen uprooted onto power line in Hobart. A few other large branches downed in vicinity. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:09 AM CT | 1 Nw Lakes Of The Four | IN | Photo shared of a large tree uprooted. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:09 AM CT | 6 Wsw Hebron | IN | IN-DOT reports overturned semi on I-65 northbound near mile marker 240 east of Lowell. Relayed by broadcast media. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:09 AM CT | Lakes Of The Four Seaso | IN | Numerous photos shared via social media show large branches downed at Lakes of the Four Seasons. A few trees possibly uprooted. Time estimated by radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:10 AM CT | 2 Nw Lake Station | IN | *** 1 FATAL *** Local broadcast media reported than an unhoused woman was struck by roofing debris and killed during the derecho. The incident was first reported at 12:15 PM. Based on radar_ the time | |
August 11, 2026 11:10 AM CT | Lake Station | IN | Extensive tree damage in and near Lake Station with numerous trees downed. A semi truck was also overturned on I-80. | |
August 11, 2026 11:12 AM CT | Hebron | IN | Multiple public reports of trees downed in and near Hebron. | |
August 11, 2026 11:13 AM CT | 2 Ssw Ogden Dunes | IN | Drone imagery shared via social media shows widespread tree damage at Lakeshore Resort campground. Numerous trees with large branches broken_ several trees uprooted or snapped. Multiple instances of | |
August 11, 2026 11:15 AM CT | 110 mph | Portage | IN | Pockets of extreme wind damage including over 80% of tree canopy loss in several forested areas. After consultation with wind damage experts_ peak wind gusts were estimated between 100 and 110 mph. |
August 11, 2026 11:15 AM CT | Roselawn | IN | Large limbs down. | |
August 11, 2026 11:15 AM CT | South Haven | IN | Numerous trees downed across South Haven. | |
August 11, 2026 11:16 AM CT | 1 W Valparaiso | IN | numerous limbs and branches down in area. | |
August 11, 2026 11:16 AM CT | Portage | IN | Numerous Power Poles and Trees Down. | |
August 11, 2026 11:17 AM CT | 1 Sse Valparaiso | IN | Photo on social media showed a large tree limb and power lines down near College Avenue and Union Street. | |
August 11, 2026 11:18 AM CT | 1 Ese Chesterton | IN | tree down across Porter Ave_ blocking roadway. | |
August 11, 2026 11:18 AM CT | Chesterton | IN | large tree snapped at base_ blocking roadway. | |
August 11, 2026 11:20 AM CT | 60 mph | 1 Ne Demotte | IN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 11, 2026 11:20 AM CT | 4 Se Chesterton | IN | Video shared to social media shows widespread tree damage along 250 East Road north of Tratebas Road. Roadway blocked in multiple areas due to large branches downed and a few trees uprooted. Time est | |
August 11, 2026 11:23 AM CT | 60 mph | 1 W Dune Acres | IN | Private weather station. |
August 11, 2026 11:23 AM CT | 7 Se Chesterton | IN | Widespread tree damage along and near Route 6 west of the Porter-LaPorte County line. | |
August 11, 2026 11:25 AM CT | Wanatah | IN | Numerous trees (0.5 to 1.5 ft diameter) downed. Varying degrees of health. Some snapped off. Numerous 3-6 inch limbs downed_ a couple slightly larger. One fell onto a deck and did minor damage. | |
August 11, 2026 11:30 AM CT | 1 Sse Westville | IN | Trees down for several miles on US 6. | |
August 11, 2026 11:30 AM CT | 1 W La Porte | IN | Several 1-1.5 ft diameter trees downed on a truck. No injuries reported. A couple of the trees were snapped off. Trees appear healthy-no visible rotting. | |
August 11, 2026 11:30 AM CT | Westville | IN | Large tree down onto a home in Westville. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:34 AM CT | 58 mph | La Porte | IN | No National Weather Service description provided. |
August 11, 2026 11:34 AM CT | 2 S Waterford | IN | Tree down on Wozniak Road. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:34 AM CT | La Porte | IN | Tree fell onto a garage_ causing garage and side door to bow out. | |
August 11, 2026 11:34 AM CT | La Porte | IN | Tree limbs of 3-6 inch diameter snapped off. Appear healthy. | |
August 11, 2026 11:34 AM CT | Pulaski | IN | Time is approx. when storm entered the county. Facebook post from Pulaski County Sheriff reported clearing trees from various roads around the county (not listed). | |
August 11, 2026 11:35 AM CT | 58 mph | 3 Ssw La Porte | IN | AWOS station KPPO La Porte. |
August 11, 2026 11:35 AM CT | 1 Ene La Porte | IN | Tree down across railroad tracks east of La Porte. | |
August 11, 2026 11:35 AM CT | 1 Nw Pinhook | IN | Tree down onto powerlines on Holmesville Road. Relayed by broadcast media. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:35 AM CT | 1 S Michigan City | IN | Trees and powerlines downed south of Michigan City_ with some of the trees blocking roads. | |
August 11, 2026 11:35 AM CT | 2 Wsw Trail Creek | IN | Numerous trees down and powerlines down south of Michigan City. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:39 AM CT | Knox | IN | Several tree limbs 3-6 inch in diameter downed. One snapped off. | |
August 11, 2026 11:40 AM CT | 60 mph | 1 N La Porte | IN | Small tree limbs down and estimated 60 mph wind gusts. Time estimated via radar. |
August 11, 2026 11:40 AM CT | 71 mph | 2 Ese Brems | IN | AWOS station KOXI Knox - Starke Co. Airport. |
August 11, 2026 11:40 AM CT | 1 Ne La Porte | IN | Numerous trees down at a home along Route 2 west of La Porte. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:40 AM CT | 1 W La Porte | IN | Wendys sign blown out. | |
August 11, 2026 11:40 AM CT | 2 Nne Knox | IN | Downed trees on 150 North in Knox. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:40 AM CT | 3 Nw Walkerton | IN | 2 Healthy Trees uprooted and completely blocking SR 104. Road impassible. | |
August 11, 2026 11:40 AM CT | Knox | IN | Tree down in Knox. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:40 AM CT | La Porte | IN | Widespread tree damage in La Porte. Numerous trees down. | |
August 11, 2026 11:40 AM CT | La Porte | IN | Trees and power lines down in La Porte. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:40 AM CT | 1 Ene Portage | IN | Report of a snapped transformer. | |
August 11, 2026 11:44 AM CT | 3 Wsw North Liberty | IN | Numerous large trees downed just east of the La Porte and St. Joseph line. | |
August 11, 2026 11:44 AM CT | Teegarden | IN | Tree on a house. No injuries reported. No information on size or health of the tree. | |
August 11, 2026 11:45 AM CT | 2 Sw Kingsford Heights | IN | Several tress down and blocking the road between the 500 block and 700 block of W 1000 S in Union Mills_ IN. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:45 AM CT | 4 S Fish Lake | IN | 2 trees uprooted and completely blocking SR 104 3 Miles NW of Walkerton. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:45 AM CT | Kingsford Heights | IN | Large tree snapped in Kingsford Heights. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:45 AM CT | Tyner | IN | Tree downed. Caused a gas leak. No information on the size or health of the tree. | |
August 11, 2026 11:52 AM CT | 60 mph | 2 Nw South Bend | IN | Estimated. Occurred with tree damage. |
August 11, 2026 11:52 AM CT | 2 Nw South Bend | IN | 0.5 to 1 ft diameter tree limb downed. Appears healthy. Fell onto North Wellington rd. | |
August 11, 2026 11:54 AM CT | 1 Ne Plymouth | IN | Large tree (1-2 ft diameter) downed onto a fence at Centennial Park (Skate Park). Tree has rotting in the middle. | |
August 11, 2026 11:55 AM CT | 75 mph | Plymouth | IN | EMA estimates 70 to 75 mph wind gusts. Time estimated via radar. |
August 11, 2026 11:55 AM CT | 1 Ne Argos | IN | Numerous 1-3 inch diameter limbs downed on the northeast side of Argos. Several photos of 3-6 inch diameter limbs downed_ appear healthy. | |
August 11, 2026 11:55 AM CT | 2 Sse Plymouth | IN | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 SSE Plymouth. Michigan Road is closed between 11th & Diamond Drive due to a tree down. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:55 AM CT | 2 Sse Plymouth | IN | The intersection of 11th & Diamond Drive is closed due to a tree down. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:55 AM CT | New Carlisle | IN | Trees and tree limbs down in New Carlisle. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 11, 2026 11:58 AM CT | New Buffalo | MI | 1-2 ft diameter limb of a tree downed in New Buffalo. Tree limb appears partially rotted but in otherwise good shape. | |
August 11, 2026 12:00 PM CT | La Paz | IN | Tree snapped and down onto Cortland St in Lapaz. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 11, 2026 12:04 PM CT | Mishawaka | IN | 3-6 inch diameter limb downed on a shed (minor gutter damage) and also brought power lines down (not the pole). | |
August 11, 2026 12:05 PM CT | 60 mph | 3 Nw South Bend | IN | Estimated 60 mph winds and some minor tree damage. |
August 11, 2026 12:05 PM CT | 1 Sw Gulivoire Park | IN | Trees down on Old US 31 near Kern Road. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 11, 2026 12:15 PM CT | Wakarusa | IN | Large tree down in Wakarusa. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 11, 2026 12:19 PM CT | 63 mph | 2 Nw Benton | IN | ASOS station KGSH Goshen. |
August 11, 2026 12:20 PM CT | 1 Wsw Warsaw | IN | Power lines down with electrical fire 300 block of W Prairie Street. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 11, 2026 12:20 PM CT | 2 Nnw Dewart Lake | IN | Tree down across 300 East between 1200 and 1300 North. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 11, 2026 12:20 PM CT | 4 W Bristol | IN | Tree down on CR 17 1 mile south of the Toll Road. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 11, 2026 12:25 PM CT | 2 Wsw Syracuse | IN | Tree down along N 300 E. Relayed by off duty NWS employee. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 11, 2026 12:25 PM CT | 3 W Syracuse | IN | 12 inch diameter tree snapped. Relayed by off duty NWS employee. Time estimated via radar. | |
August 11, 2026 12:25 PM CT | North Webster | IN | Two healthy_ large trees snapped at the top. | |
August 11, 2026 12:54 PM CT | 56 mph | 3 W Fort Wayne | IN | Reported by Trained Spotter. |
August 11, 2026 12:55 PM CT | 54 mph | 2 Ene Nine Mile | IN | ASOS station KFWA Fort Wayne International Ap. |
August 11, 2026 1:03 PM CT | Yoder | IN | Tree down into powerlines on Swank Street in Yoder. 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 August 11, 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 August 11, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 3, 2026 through Aug 10, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 1.00" to 2.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.25", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 10, 2026.
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