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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 46383

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 46383 from June 10, 1963 through August 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
31
Wind Reports
78
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 46383 · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 46383

31 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2023
9:56 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46383
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Valparaiso, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2023
9:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46383
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO SHARED OF HAIL IN VALPARAISO WITH THE LARGEST HAILSTONES BEING APPROXIMATELY QUARTER SIZED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Valparaiso, IN
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2020
1:02 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46383
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Valparaiso, IN
1.50″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
2:35 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46383
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA AND TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Valparaiso, IN
1.50″ hail
May 27, 2019
10:20 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46383
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Valparaiso, IN
1.50″ hail
May 17, 2019
4:54 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46383
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Valparaiso, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 14, 2019
7:21 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46383
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ESTIMATED 60 MPH WINDS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Kouts, IN
1.00″ hail
Jul 7, 2017
12:07 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46383
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Chesterton, IN
1.75″ hail
Jul 7, 2017
12:07 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46383
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSE Chesterton, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2017
11:07 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46383
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Valparaiso, IN
1.25″ hail
Jun 13, 2017
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46383
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Valparaiso, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 10, 2015
5:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 46383
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel to quarter size hail was reported near State Routes 49 and 2.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.35 N (Vpz) Porter County Regional Airport, IN
1.75″ hail
May 11, 2011
5:38 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 46383
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported near Route 6 and Route 49.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.22 E Edgewater Beach, IN
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2011
5:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 46383
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported near Robin Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: .44 NE Burlington Beach, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2008
11:54 AM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 46383
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny to quarter size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Valparaiso, 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 46383

78 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:17 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46383
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo on social media showed a large tree limb and power lines down near College Avenue and Union Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sse Valparaiso, IN
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
9:59 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46383
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo showed at least three large utility poles snapped on Evans Avenue between 325 East Road and Bartz Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Valparaiso, IN
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
9:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46383
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 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.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ene Valparaiso, IN
64 mph
Jul 27, 2026
6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46383
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A peak wind gust of 64 mph was measured at KVPZ.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ese Valparaiso, IN
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
6:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46383
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Evergreen tree uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Sse Valparaiso, IN
59 mph
Apr 13, 2026
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46383
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured at KVPZ.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Valparaiso, IN
UNK mph
Oct 18, 2025
8:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46383
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree downed near the Malden Oasis Bar and Grill. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Malden, IN
58 mph
Jun 19, 2025
9:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46383
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured 58 mph wind gust. A few tree limbs downed. Time estimated based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ENE Valparaiso, IN
UNK mph
May 18, 2025
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46383
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees downed on the north side of Valparaiso. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Valparaiso, IN
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2025
8:01 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46383
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report of broken tree branches in northern Valparaiso. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Valparaiso, IN
80 mph
Mar 30, 2025
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46383
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reported 80 mph gust in Valparaiso.
NWS Wind Report Location: Valparaiso, IN
81 mph
Mar 30, 2025
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46383
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Valparaiso Porter County Airport VPZ AWOS reported 81 mph gust prior to data outage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Valparaiso, IN
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2025
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46383
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 FATAL *** A semi truck rolled onto a person... leading to a fatality.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Valparaiso, IN
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2025
7:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46383
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo shows metal roof panels peeled from farm outbuilding along county 75E Road south of Valparaiso. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Valparaiso, IN
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
3:21 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46383
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: multiple trees and power lines down throughout town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Valparaiso, 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 46383

3 reports
UNK category
Jun 15, 2026
1:23 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 46383
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This portion of damage is associated with the EF3 tornado that impacted Kouts and points to the southwest. The tornado continued into La Porte county. A center pivot irrigation system was flipped south of W 1600 S. The tornado took a quick turn to the left as it began to weaken. Several residences were impacted along S 1050 W with areas of snapped and uprooted trees. An attached garage suffered damage as winds broke through a garage door and blew out the back wall (east facing). The tornado lifted shortly after impacting these residences.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW South Wanatah, IN
F1 category
Aug 3, 1988
1:30 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 46383
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F0 category
Jun 10, 1963
3:35 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 46383
Porter County · 53,961 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 46383 area census snapshot

People & households
Population42,464
Households17,189
Housing units18,343
Income
Median household income$75,575
$100k+ households41.2%
$150k+ households18.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached11,470
Attached single-family830
Small multifamily3,068
Large multifamily2,313
Mobile homes616
Housing mix
Single-family share62.5%
Attached-home share4.5%
Multifamily share29.3%
Mobile-home share3.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied11,350
Renter-occupied5,839
Vacant units1,154
Home value & age
Median home value$258,400
Owner homes $300k+38.5%
Owner homes $500k+9.4%
Owner homes $750k+1.7%
Median year built1979
Older-home share51.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars16,002
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 46383 have on record?

Our records show 31 hail, 78 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 46383, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 46383?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 46383 is 1.75″. It was reported near Chesterton, IN on July 7, 2017.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 46383 — 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 46383 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 46383 — 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 46383 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 46383 — 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 46383 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 46383 — 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 46383, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 46383, 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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