ATTENTION! Damaging hail detected. Hail tracking is now active for this region: Champaign, IL      
HailGeeks
NOAA/NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER REPORTS + U.S. CENSUS DATA

Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 46202

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 46202 from March 22, 1955 through April 24, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 46202 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
55
Wind Reports
102
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 46202 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 24, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 46202

55 reports
Free hail report for your home →
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2023
10:38 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Near Old National Centre 502 N New Jersey St... Indianapolis IN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Indianapolis, IN
1.00″ hail
Jul 13, 2016
10:56 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Indianapolis, IN
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2016
2:27 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL NEARLY COVERING THE GROUND
NWS Hail Report Location: Indianapolis, IN
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2016
1:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL COVERING THE GROUND AT FRANKLIN AND RAYMOND. AT LEAST NICKEL....MAYBE AS LARGE AS QUARTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Indianapolis, IN
2.00″ hail
May 2, 2016
12:18 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: LOCATION ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Indianapolis, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 28, 2016
12:36 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL SIZE ESTIMATED AT RAYMOND AND FRANKLIN SE INDY.
NWS Hail Report Location: Indianapolis, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 28, 2016
12:35 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SE INDY NEAR ARLINGTON AND SOUTHEASTERN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Indianapolis, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 28, 2016
12:29 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL SOUTH SIDE INDY NEAR US 31 AND THOMPSON RD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Indianapolis, IN
0.75″ hail
Jul 17, 2015
3:27 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Indianapolis, IN
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2014
3:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Indianapolis, IN
0.75″ hail
May 21, 2014
3:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: This report came in from the IUPUI area.
NWS Hail Report Location: .48 SE Flackville, IN
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2014
3:24 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Indianapolis, IN
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2014
3:23 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: This report came in from the WTHR Studio at 10th Street and Meridian Street.
NWS Hail Report Location: .43 WNW Indianapolis, IN
0.88″ hail
May 21, 2014
3:23 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 NW Indianapolis, IN
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2014
6:59 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Indianapolis, IN
Showing 15 of 55
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 46202

102 reports
Free hail report + wind check →
UNK mph
Apr 24, 2026
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees reported on multiple houses near northside of Indianapolis. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Indianapolis, IN
UNK mph
Apr 24, 2026
8:44 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed at 16th Street and Montcalm. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Monument Circle, IN
UNK mph
Apr 24, 2026
8:44 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of wind damage and or downed trees from Military Park and IU Indy campus to east side of downtown and into near northside. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Monument Circle, IN
58 mph
Mar 16, 2026
3:23 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Indianapolis, IN
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
8:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time has been estimated from radar. Trees and tree limbs were blown down by thunderstorm winds on Alabama Street near 14 Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Indianapolis, IN
UNK mph
Apr 4, 2025
1:27 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fence attached to houses blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Indianapolis, IN
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2025
1:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Per Indianapolis dispatch center... we have at least 6 different incidents with trees into homes/buildings. Locations in the Indianapolis area are unknown at this time. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Indianapolis, IN
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
5:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of power lines down in Indianapolis.
NWS Wind Report Location: Indianapolis, IN
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2023
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ttraffic lights out at East Street and St. Clair Street in downtown Indianapolis along with downed tree limbs and a couple of small trees nearly uprooted from thunderstorm winds. Time is estimated from radar imagery.
NWS Wind Report Location: Indianapolis, IN
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2023
2:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Structural damage to Swancys Car Wash.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Monument Circle, IN
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2018
5:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE LIMBS WERE DOWN ON POWER LINES... A TRANSFORMER EXPLODED. A POLE CAUGHT FIRE. LOCATION WAS ALONG ALLISONVILLE ROAD... JUST SOUTH OF 56TH ST. THE ROAD WAS CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Indianapolis, IN
UNK mph
May 31, 2018
7:43 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3200 POWER OUTAGES IN MARION COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Indianapolis, IN
UNK mph
Sep 16, 2016
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: IPL REPORTED 5...500 POWER OUTAGES MOSTLY OVER CENTRAL AND NORTHERN MARION COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Indianapolis, IN
60 mph
Aug 26, 2016
12:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HAIL REPORTED NEAR 32ND AND SHADELAND
NWS Wind Report Location: Indianapolis, IN
UNK mph
Aug 26, 2016
12:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLEW DOWN INTO A HOME NEAR 57TH AND MERIDIAN. CORRECTED LOCATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: Indianapolis, IN
Showing 15 of 102
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 46202

7 reports
EF0 category
Sep 1, 2012
5:41 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A downtown tower media cam caught footage of a brief 38 second tornado near 16th Street and White River. No damage was reported or observed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .56 NNE Flackville, IN
F0 category
Aug 20, 1990
12:54 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F2 category
Jun 2, 1980
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1 category
May 14, 1970
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1 category
Jul 11, 1966
4:05 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F2 category
Nov 15, 1955
10:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1 category
Mar 22, 1955
3:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 46202
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
Showing 7 of 7
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.

NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 46202 on the Interactive Map

Report type
Hail
Wind
Tornado

Get a free hail report for your address

Address-level hail history. 100% free. No phone or email required.

Look up your address →

NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 46202 area census snapshot

People & households
Population20,331
Households10,639
Housing units12,297
Income
Median household income$61,082
$100k+ households29.8%
$150k+ households10.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,921
Attached single-family1,124
Small multifamily2,036
Large multifamily6,194
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share23.8%
Attached-home share9.1%
Multifamily share66.9%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,064
Renter-occupied7,575
Vacant units1,658
Home value & age
Median home value$420,200
Owner homes $300k+67.4%
Owner homes $500k+33.3%
Owner homes $750k+12.6%
Median year built1968
Older-home share55.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,231
Free hail maps

This snapshot is for local area context only and describes the selected state, county, city, or ZIP area — not a specific home or property. For ZIP-level estimated hail impact, use Free Hail Maps to generate a hail report with key impact details for that ZIP.

Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 46202 have on record?

Our records show 55 hail, 102 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 46202, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 24, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 46202?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 46202 is 2.00″. It was reported near Indianapolis, IN on May 2, 2016.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 46202 — 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 46202 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 46202 — 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 46202 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 46202 — 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 46202 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 46202 — 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 46202, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 46202, 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.

Free Hail Report By Address

Check Your Address in Seconds

Free hail report for any address in the contiguous U.S.

Get a Free Hail Report

100% free. No phone or email required.