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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 46173

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 46173 from March 11, 1955 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
31
Wind Reports
139
Tornado Reports
18
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 46173 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 46173

31 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 17, 2025
12:16 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N New Salem, IN
1.00″ hail
Jul 15, 2024
9:39 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Arlington, IN
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2020
1:11 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Mays, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 28, 2020
5:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: APPROXIMATE LOCATION AND TIME.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Rushville, IN
1.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2019
7:07 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE New Salem, IN
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2016
7:52 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rushville, IN
1.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2016
7:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rushville, IN
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2016
7:48 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rushville, IN
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2015
8:23 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail sizes ranged from one quarter of an inch to one inch.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Mays, IN
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2014
4:56 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.45 NNE Homer, IN
1.75″ hail
Sep 21, 2012
7:29 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Roadways were covered with hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.06 W Sexton, IN
1.00″ hail
Sep 21, 2012
7:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.74 NW Sexton, IN
0.75″ hail
May 25, 2011
4:37 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 46173
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Andersonville, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2011
1:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .65 NW New Salem, IN
0.75″ hail
May 25, 2006
3:09 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Rushville, IN
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 46173

139 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
7:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: T-storm winds downed power lines at 400 block Fort Wayne Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rushville, IN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
6:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blown down into a house in the 1000 block of Rushville. Other reports have been received of trees and utility lines down across the county. Time adjusted based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rushville, IN
UNK mph
May 27, 2026
4:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 700 E South of US 52 flooded and an 8-inch diameter limb down in the same area with 2.2 inches of rain. Time very roughly estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE New Salem, IN
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
3:48 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in front of residence into the power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Rushville, IN
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
3:46 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines and trees downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Arlington, IN
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
3:44 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Arlington, IN
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
3:44 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines downed. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arlington, IN
UNK mph
Mar 11, 2026
1:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down at 400 E and Ornge Pike.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N New Salem, IN
UNK mph
Mar 11, 2026
1:27 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power pole broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Moscow, IN
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree into a house at Market and Ivy in Rushville. No injuries. Multiple trees and power lines down across the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Rushville, IN
UNK mph
Apr 29, 2025
4:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4 structures damaged between 950 East and 1000S to an area from 900N to 700 East.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S New Salem, IN
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2025
2:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: damage to barns and out buildings in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Manilla, IN
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2025
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Very rough location. Location given as east side of Rush County. Reports of limbs down and a basketball goal blown over.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Salem, IN
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2025
10:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 3 INJ *** Late report of over 50 locations spread across Rush County with tress or powerlines down with at least two dozen structures damaged. Three people were injured north of Rushville where winds blew over a security trailer. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Rushville, IN
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2025
9:58 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of trees down in Rushville and entire town without power due to wind damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rushville, IN
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 46173

18 reports
UNK category
May 9, 2024
12:25 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 46173
Decatur County · 9,632 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Late report of EF0 tornado with peak wind 81 mph...path length 4.48 miles. Max width 100 yards...utility poles downed on County Roads 500 East and 700 East.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Clarksburg, IN
UNK category
May 7, 2024
11:47 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Late report of EFU tornado with unknown peak wind...path length 0.77 miles. Max width 30 yards...clear video and drone IR image showed swirl yet no damage crossing field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW New Salem, IN
UNK category
Jun 17, 2019
12:51 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE REPORTED IN SOUTHERN RUSHVILLE WITH CONFIRMED TOUCHDOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Rushville, IN
UNK category
Aug 25, 2018
11:05 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: POSSIBLE TORNADO TOUCHDOWN NEAR EAST COUNTY ROAD 300 NORTH AND NORTH COUNTY ROAD 350 EAST. A CAMPER WAS THROWN INTO A HOUSE AND TREES WERE TWISTED. ALSO... JUST W AND NW OF THE HOUSE... EXTENSIVE CORN FIELD FLATTENING. TIME IS APPROXIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Rushville, IN
EF0 category
Feb 20, 2014
9:32 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The line of severe thunderstorms took on a bowed structure as it entered northwest Rush County on Friday evening. Numerous areas of severe, straight-line wind damage were observed near the Arlington area. However, one homestead east of County Road 700 West on County Road 300 North did exhibit signs of damage that appeared tornadic. Based on the storm survey coupled with radar data...it has been determined that the damage at this homestead was consistent with an EF-0 tornado, with winds of approximately 85 mph. This tornado occurred at approximately 9:32 PM EST and was very short-lived...on the ground for less than a tenth of a mile and less than a minute. A few trees were downed...with one blown through the back side of a tin shed. Also, the roof was removed from an outbuilding on the premises.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .76 ENE Arlington, IN
F1 category
Nov 24, 2004
5:27 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 46173
Franklin County · 7,706 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado crossed into northwest Franklin County from Rush County, just north of State Route 244. The tornado moved across US Route 52 near Andersonville, and continued northeast. Several homes and buildings sustained structural damage on County Line, Sanes Creek and Keal Roads. A shed was moved thirty feet, and a barn was completely destroyed. Trees were also downed along the storm path. The tornado lifted about a quarter mile south of the Fayette County line.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Andersonville, IN
F1 category
Nov 24, 2004
5:25 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado touched down just west of the Rush/Franklin county line, moving into Franklin county, and out of the Indianapolis County Warning Area, at 5:27 pm EST. A garage was destroyed and numerous trees and a power pole were snapped. At US 52 just west of the county line, a home lost part of its roof. Property damage is estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 11 SE Rushville, IN
F1 category
Jul 30, 2004
6:21 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down southwest of Rushville in Rush County. Most of the damage occurred at one home on County Road 250 South. The roof was completely removed from a 2 story barn, with fourteen large trees down as well. The electrical service box on the home was dismantled by flying debris. A windshield was also badly damaged as well. Another home sustained less severe damage to the northwest of the first home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Rushville, IN
F0 category
Sep 20, 2002
3:03 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado formed along a squall line. Two mobile homes and two barns were destroyed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Rushville, IN
F1 category
Jun 18, 1992
1:04 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1 category
Jun 18, 1992
1:00 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 46173
Decatur County · 9,632 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F4 category
Jul 9, 1980
8:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F4 category
Jul 9, 1980
8:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F0 category
Jun 2, 1980
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1 category
Apr 21, 1967
12:33 PM UNK
Tornado report for ZIP 46173
Rush County · 5,969 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 46173 area census snapshot

People & households
Population10,544
Households4,180
Housing units4,617
Income
Median household income$65,708
$100k+ households41.0%
$150k+ households11.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,515
Attached single-family71
Small multifamily420
Large multifamily284
Mobile homes289
Housing mix
Single-family share76.1%
Attached-home share1.5%
Multifamily share15.3%
Mobile-home share6.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,946
Renter-occupied1,234
Vacant units437
Home value & age
Median home value$153,900
Owner homes $300k+16.4%
Owner homes $500k+3.0%
Owner homes $750k+1.8%
Median year built1954
Older-home share74.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,968
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 46173 have on record?

Our records show 31 hail, 139 wind, and 18 tornado reports in and near ZIP 46173, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 46173?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 46173 is 1.75″. It was reported near Rushville, IN on April 28, 2016.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 46173 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 46173 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 46173 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 46173 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 46173 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 46173 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 46173 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 46173, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 46173, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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