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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 46410

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 46410 from June 14, 1975 through August 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
20
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 46410 · 1975–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 46410

11 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2023
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46410
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Merrillville, IN
0.88″ hail
May 11, 2014
6:02 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 46410
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Merrillville, IN
1.75″ hail
Jun 27, 2013
5:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 46410
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Merrillville, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2012
2:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 46410
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Merrillville, IN
0.75″ hail
Jun 21, 2010
10:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 46410
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Merrillville, IN
0.88″ hail
Aug 15, 2007
8:04 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 46410
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Merrillville, IN
0.75″ hail
Aug 15, 2007
8:02 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 46410
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported at US 30 and Broadway.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Merrillville, IN
0.75″ hail
May 15, 2007
1:57 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 46410
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny size hail reported near Interstate 65 and US 30.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Merrillville, IN
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2003
4:04 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 46410
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported at Interstate 65 and 61st Street.
NWS Hail Report Location: Merrillville, IN
1.00″ hail
May 9, 1996
3:28 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 46410
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Merrillville, IN
0.75″ hail
Jul 2, 1983
1:16 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 46410
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 46410

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UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:07 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46410
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: IN-DOT reports overturned semi on I-65 southbound just north of mile marker 253. Relayed by broadcast media. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Merrillville, IN
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46410
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to trees... power lines... and structures near 61st Avenue and Adams Street in Merrillville. Possible tornado. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Merrillville, IN
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2026
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46410
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof damage to Andrean High School in Merrillville. Multiple large branches broken in the vicinity. Possible tornado. Relayed via broadcast media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Merrillville, IN
UNK mph
May 18, 2025
1:36 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46410
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down and power outages in Gary around 71st Avenue. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Merrillville, IN
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2023
8:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46410
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reports downed branches up to 8 inches in diameter near Merrillville Road at 86th Place in Merrillville. Hail up to dime size also occurred. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Merrillville, IN
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2023
2:07 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46410
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 76TH AND JACKSON ST AREA. 6-7 HOMES WITH ROOFS PEELED OFF OVER GARAGES. DEBRIS SCATTERED AND WRAPPED AROUND TREES AND POLES... AND TREES DOWN. POTENTIAL TORNADO DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Merrillville, IN
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2023
1:53 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46410
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PHOTO OF 5 POWER POLES EITHER SNAPPED OR LEANING DUE TO WIND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Merrillville, IN
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2022
7:14 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46410
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES REPORTED DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Merrillville, IN
60 mph
Jun 27, 2013
5:46 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 46410
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 S Merrillville, IN
81 mph
Jul 5, 2012
3:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 46410
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large sections of roof were blown off of two apartment buildings at 57th Avenue and Hayes Street. Roof debris damaged at least six vehicles in the parking lot. Trees were also damaged. Several trees were uprooted and power lines blown down near the intersection of 57th Avenue and Grant Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.22 NE Lottaville, IN
60 mph
Sep 3, 2011
2:44 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 46410
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs and power lines were blown down in many areas from Merrillville to Crown Point.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Merrillville, IN
69 mph
Jun 18, 2010
3:40 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 46410
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large trees were blown down. One tree fell onto a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Merrillville, IN
70 mph
Aug 4, 2008
7:49 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 46410
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Four trees and numerous tree limbs were blown down in Merrillville.
NWS Wind Report Location: S Merrillville, IN
81 mph
Aug 23, 2007
2:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 46410
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large trees blown down...some on homes and cars, 30 to 40 inch diameter trees blown down, some uprooted and some snapped. Significant damage to some homes.
NWS Wind Report Location: S Merrillville, IN
69 mph
Jun 18, 2007
3:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 46410
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility poles bent at 45 degree angle on Route 30. Roof damage to a building on Broadway, part of the roof fell onto a car. Partial wall collapse at Radison Theater near Interstate 65 and Route 30.
NWS Wind Report Location: S Merrillville, 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 46410

4 reports
UNK category
Jun 17, 2026
12:25 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 46410
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** Corrects previous tornado report from 3 SE Griffith. An NWS damage survey confirmed an EF-2 tornado with peak winds of 120 mph... path length of 6.5 miles... and maximum width of 700 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Griffith, IN
UNK category
Apr 7, 2023
1:53 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 46410
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN NWS DAMAGE SURVEY DETERMINED AN EF-1 TORNADO WITH ESTIMATED PEAK WINDS OF 100 MPH... PATH LENGTH OF 3.3 MILES... AND MAXIMUM WIDTH OF 250 YARDS IMPACTED MERRILVILLE. DAMAGE ALONG THE PATH CONSISTED OF NUMEROUS HARDWOOD AND SOFTWOOD TREES SNAPPED AND UPROOTED. IN ADDITION... SEVERAL HOMES SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO ROOFS AND WINDOWS ALONG THE PATH OF THE TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Merrillville, IN
F1 category
Aug 25, 2001
4:31 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 46410
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in Merrillville just east of the intersection of Merrillville Road and 84th Street. There was spotty minor structural damage in an industrial park with some small trees broken or pushed over, damage to signs and a few broken windows. Many structures and trees in the path had no damage. Just west of I-65, parts of the roof and glass walls of a commercial building were damaged. East of I-65, just south of Route 30, there was more damage to signs. A semi was overturned. Two people were injured by broken glass at a restaurant in Hobart. Part of the roof and a section of a wall was blown out at a Kohl's department store. The tornado crossed Route 30 and caused minor structural damage, mostly to signs and glass, at a strip mall. Behind the shops, corn was flattened and trees were damaged. The tornado then moved into the Green Acres subdivision near Colorado Street and 78th Street. A garage collapsed and many large tree limbs were blown down through the neighborhood. The tornado then weakened. Only minor damage to a few tree limbs occurred around the 7600 block of Clay Street and just south and east of the intersection of Grand and 73rd. The average path width was 50 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Merrillville, IN
F2 category
Mar 12, 1976
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 46410
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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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 46410 area census snapshot

People & households
Population38,803
Households16,737
Housing units17,685
Income
Median household income$61,735
$100k+ households37.2%
$150k+ households13.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,131
Attached single-family1,328
Small multifamily2,048
Large multifamily3,942
Mobile homes236
Housing mix
Single-family share57.3%
Attached-home share7.5%
Multifamily share33.9%
Mobile-home share1.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied10,644
Renter-occupied6,093
Vacant units948
Home value & age
Median home value$192,100
Owner homes $300k+11.7%
Owner homes $500k+0.5%
Owner homes $750k+0.1%
Median year built1978
Older-home share52.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars15,387
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 46410 have on record?

Our records show 11 hail, 20 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 46410, 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 46410?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 46410 is 1.75″. It was reported near .69 S Merrillville, IN on June 27, 2013.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 46410 — 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 46410 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 46410 — 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 46410 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 46410 — 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 46410 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 46410 — 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 46410, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 46410, 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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