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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 46356

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 46356 from July 12, 1957 through June 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
39
Tornado Reports
14
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 46356 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 46356

11 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 14, 2019
6:53 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Lowell, IN
1.75″ hail
Jul 10, 2013
8:48 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .73 NNE Dinwiddie, IN
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2008
6:01 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported near Route 2 and Commercial Street.
NWS Hail Report Location: .93 NE Lowell, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 2006
1:55 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Shelby, IN
1.50″ hail
Jun 21, 2006
5:29 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lowell, IN
1.75″ hail
Jul 17, 2003
6:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lowell, IN
1.00″ hail
May 18, 2000
6:08 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lowell, IN
1.75″ hail
Jul 31, 1999
3:57 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lowell, IN
2.00″ hail
May 5, 1997
2:43 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lowell, IN
0.75″ hail
Apr 19, 1996
7:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lowell, IN
1.75″ hail
Apr 23, 1961
4:37 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 46356

39 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 19, 2026
3:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous reports of downed power poles and large tree limbs down throughout Lowell. Photo shared on social media depicted wall of garage collapsed. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lowell, IN
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2026
3:33 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pictures shared of a couple of power poles leaning along Commercial Avenue west of Nichols Street. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lowell, IN
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2025
7:39 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Lake County EMA reports power poles snapped in Lowell. Time estimated by radar... location approximate.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lowell, IN
60 mph
Jul 14, 2024
2:39 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured on a personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Lowell, IN
64 mph
Jun 14, 2024
3:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured with an Ambient weather station. Pea sized hail also reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lowell, IN
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2023
4:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread tree damage reported across Lowell.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lowell, IN
58 mph
Jul 29, 2023
4:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured by a Davis personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Lowell, IN
79 mph
Jul 29, 2023
4:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured on personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Lowell, IN
62 mph
Apr 1, 2023
1:53 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED ON PERSONAL WEATHER STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Lowell, IN
81 mph
Aug 29, 2022
6:42 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SPOTTER REPORTED A GUST OF 81 MPH ON A HOME WEATHER STATION. COUNTY DISPATCH RELAYED REPORTS OF TREE DAMAGE ACROSS THE COUNTY INCLUDING IN AND AROUND LOWELL... DYER... ST. JOHN... AND HAMMOND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Lowell, IN
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2022
6:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF SMALL BRANCHES DOWNED IN LOWELL. RELAYED VIA MPING. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Lowell, IN
UNK mph
May 25, 2022
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LAKE COUNTY DISPATCH REPORTED DOWNED TREE LIMBS IN THE LOWELL AREA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lowell, IN
58 mph
Jun 9, 2020
7:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lowell, IN
UNK mph
Sep 29, 2019
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN... TENT AT PUMPKIN PATCH DOWNED... SOME POSSIBLE SHINGLES OFF ROOFS ALONG 159TH AVE BETWEEN MORSE ST AND PARRISH AVE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Lake Dalecarlia, IN
UNK mph
Mar 14, 2019
6:51 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: UPDATE: LAKE COUNTY EMA SENT PHOTOS OF SEVERAL TREES DOWN AND POWER LINES DAMAGED OR BLOWN DOWN ON CALHOUN STREET JUST NORTH OF BELSHAW ROAD. ONE TREE FELL ONTO THE ROOF OF A HOUSE AND CAUSED DAMAGE. PREVIOUS REPORT: FUNNEL CLOUD WAS REPORTED. SEVEN POWER LINES DOWN... AS WELL AS SEVERAL PINE TREES WHICH ARE 30-40 FEET TALL AND 1-2 FT IN DIAMETER. LIGHT ROOF DAMAGE TO A BARN AND FARMHOUSE. DAMAGE PATH APPEARS TO BE AROUND 250 YARDS. POSSIBLE TORNADO DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Lowell, 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 46356

14 reports
UNK category
Jun 17, 2026
12:36 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS survey confirms a preliminary EF-0 tornado. Peak winds of 85 mph... width of 200 yards... and length of 12.6 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Schneider, IN
UNK category
Jul 19, 2024
3:02 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0 tornado with winds of 75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Shelby, IN
UNK category
Mar 14, 2019
6:51 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THROUGH PICTURES AND OTHER DATA PROVIDED BY LAKE COUNTY EMA... AS WELL AS TRAINED STORM SPOTTERS... A SHORT-LIVED EF-0 TORNADO WAS CONFIRMED. PATH LENGTH WAS 1.5 MI. DAMAGE WAS ALMOST ENTIRELY TO TREES... INCLUDING PORTION OF A LARGE ONE DOWNED ON A HOME. SOME SHINGLE DAMAGE ON ANOTHER HOME... MULTIPLE FENCES DAMAGED... AND ONE UTILITY POLE SNAPPED AND OTHERS DAMAGED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Lowell, IN
EF1 category
Jun 30, 2014
9:46 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado began over a farmstead along Grant St and tracked due east ending near Mississippi St. A large barn was destroyed with the top half of the barn ripped off and the bottom half severely damage. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. Maximum winds were estimated to 105 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .59 SSW Orchard Grove, IN
EF2 category
Jun 30, 2014
9:44 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This strong tornado touched down near the intersection of Clark St and Belshaw Rd and ended slightly east of Harrison St. Outbuildings as well as two large grain bins were destroyed, and numerous large high-tension wood power poles were snapped. There was also numerous trees snapped and uprooted along with crop damage. Maximum winds were estimated to 115 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.5 E Lowell, IN
EF1 category
Jun 30, 2014
9:42 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado started near Colfax St. and tracked through the south side of Shelby, through DeMotte, and ended slightly east of N. 600W Rd. A large barn was completely destroyed, and damage was done to houses in both Shelby and DeMotte. In addition, numerous hardwood trees were snapped and uprooted. Maximum winds were estimated to 110 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.38 ENE Schneider, IN
EF1 category
Jun 30, 2014
9:42 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado started near Cline Avenue southwest of the community of Lowell and ended near W. 197th Rd. Numerous trees were snapped and uprooted. Maximum winds were estimated to 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .64 WSW Lowell, IN
EF1 category
Jun 30, 2014
9:39 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near the intersection of U.S. Highway 41 and Belshaw Rd and tracked due east ending near Colfax Rd. Damage was done primarily to trees. Maximum winds were estimated to 110 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.04 W Belshaw, IN
EF1 category
Jun 30, 2014
9:38 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado started slightly east of the Illinois-Indiana state line and crossed U.S. Highway 41 before ending just east of Austin St. There were multiple large hardwood trees snapped and uprooted because of this tornado, as well as roof damage to a barn. Maximum winds were estimated to be 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.24 W North Hayden, IN
EF1 category
Jun 30, 2014
9:38 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This short-lived tornado began just west of the Illinois-Indiana state line and crossed the state line into a grove of trees and ended near Calumet Ave. There were multiple large trees downed with this tornado. Maximum winds were estimated to 90 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W North Hayden, IN
EF1 category
Jun 30, 2014
9:36 PM CST-6
Tornado report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado began near Kankakee County Highway 13 in Illinois and crossed into Indiana just south of E. 10500N Rd. A house under construction (but sealed) had an exterior wall of the garage blown out, part of a second story exterior wall blown in, and a portion of roof removed. A barn also had substantial roof damage along with numerous large trees snapped, uprooted, and partially stripped of their branches. The tornado dissipated south of Lowell, Indiana near Colfax St. Maximum winds were estimated to 110 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.98 W North Hayden, IN
F1 category
Jun 8, 1981
6:07 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 46356
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1 category
Jun 8, 1981
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F3 category
Jun 20, 1974
7:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 46356
Lake County · 154,584 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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ZIP 46356 area census snapshot

People & households
Population19,396
Households6,974
Housing units7,290
Income
Median household income$87,535
$100k+ households52.1%
$150k+ households19.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,302
Attached single-family526
Small multifamily225
Large multifamily216
Mobile homes21
Housing mix
Single-family share86.5%
Attached-home share7.2%
Multifamily share6.1%
Mobile-home share0.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,224
Renter-occupied750
Vacant units316
Home value & age
Median home value$256,300
Owner homes $300k+38.1%
Owner homes $500k+7.7%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1988
Older-home share44.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars6,793
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 46356 have on record?

Our records show 11 hail, 39 wind, and 14 tornado reports in and near ZIP 46356, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 46356?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 46356 is 2.00″. It was reported near Lowell, IN on May 5, 1997.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 46356 — 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 46356 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 46356 — 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 46356 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 46356 — 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 46356 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 46356 — 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 46356, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 46356, 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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