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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 46552

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 46552 from April 30, 1962 through August 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
9
Wind Reports
27
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 46552 · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 46552

9 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2019
11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46552
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Carlisle, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 14, 2019
8:11 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46552
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE SHARED ON TWITTER BY WSBT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hudson Lake, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 14, 2019
7:59 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46552
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE SHARED ON TWITTER BY ABC 57.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Carlisle, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2015
3:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 46552
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Plainfield, IN
1.25″ hail
Jun 30, 2014
8:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 46552
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported hail from the size of quarters to nearly half dollars.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 E New Carlisle, IN
1.75″ hail
Jul 15, 1996
3:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 46552
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: New Carlisle, IN
1.75″ hail
Jun 2, 1980
12:22 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 46552
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IN
1.75″ hail
Apr 5, 1979
2:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 46552
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IN
1.75″ hail
Jul 26, 1978
1:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 46552
St. Joseph County · 87,915 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 46552

27 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46552
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and tree limbs down in New Carlisle. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Carlisle, IN
UNK mph
May 18, 2026
5:16 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46552
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Media report of large tree snapped in half near New Carlisle in St. Joseph County in Indiana. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Carlisle, IN
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2024
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46552
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs and trees down in New Carlisle. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Carlisle, IN
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2024
3:52 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46552
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Police reports large tree down and blocking Tamarack Road near New Carlisle. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Chain-O-Lakes, IN
UNK mph
May 20, 2024
10:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46552
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines downed across SR-2 at County Line Road. Via ABC57 Mobile Weather Tracker.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW New Carlisle, IN
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2023
5:18 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46552
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees... tree limbs and power lines down in New Carslile. Some trees fell onto homes . No injuries reported. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Carlisle, IN
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2022
7:26 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46552
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A VEHICLE STRUCK A TREE ON US 20 AT THE INTERSECTION OF SMILAX ROAD. THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPORTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E New Carlisle, IN
UNK mph
Mar 7, 2022
6:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46552
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES/LARGE BRANCHES DOWN IN A PILE OVER A ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Hudson Lake, IN
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2019
3:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46552
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: OVERHEAD WIRE DAMAGE AND FALLEN TREES ALONG RAILROAD TRACKS NEAR THIS LOCATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Carlisle, IN
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2019
12:39 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46552
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMB DOWN IN THE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Chain-O-Lakes, IN
69 mph
Jun 24, 2013
7:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 46552
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County highway officials reported a tree down onto Highway 2, near the county line. The tree was blocking all west bound lanes.
NWS Wind Report Location: .52 E New Carlisle, IN
63 mph
Jul 19, 2012
12:00 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 46552
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Local media reported a tree was blown down across a road in New Carlisle.
NWS Wind Report Location: .52 E New Carlisle, IN
63 mph
Jul 18, 2012
11:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 46552
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement officials reported numerous trees down in New Carlisle.
NWS Wind Report Location: .52 E New Carlisle, IN
69 mph
Jul 11, 2011
9:20 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 46552
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter reported a 12 inch diameter oak tree snapped on US 20, near Tamarack Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.57 WNW Lydick, IN
58 mph
Jul 20, 2003
7:15 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 46552
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported trees and power lines down in New Carlisle.
NWS Wind Report Location: New Carlisle, 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 46552

5 reports
UNK category
Oct 3, 2021
7:47 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 46552
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM 2 ENE NEW CARLISLE (CORRECTION TO ROAD NAME). BRIEF TORNADO OBSERVED IN FARM FIELD JUST NORTH OF US 20/WALNUT ROAD INTERSECTION. SPOTTER PROVIDED PHOTO OF TORNADO WITH SOME DIRT BEING KICKED UP IN THE FARM FIELD. TORNADO LASTED AROUND 1 MINUTE... NO DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ENE New Carlisle, IN
EF0 category
May 15, 2007
3:45 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 46552
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Local residents south of New Carlisle reported seeing a funnel pass over several rows of trees, causing some damage to the tree tops. The funnel subsequently touched down in an open field and moved rapdily east. A section of an irrigation system was twisted and destroyed in an open field. In addition, strong winds entered an open barn area resulting in much of the roofing material being removed. The winds also weakened the supports causing partial structural failure to a lean-to. A combine in the lean-to sustained some damage. A large tree also fell onto the residence causing some roof damage. Debris was thrown a few hundred feet into an open field. It appears that the tornado lifted shortly after affecting the residence. No injuries occurred with the brief touch down. The irrigation system damages has been estimated at $13,000. Damage estimates to the house and barn are to be determined.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.48 SSE New Carlisle, IN
F0 category
Oct 24, 2001
3:53 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 46552
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down on the north side of Wanatah in Laporte county and moved northeast into St Joseph county 4 miles east of Rolling Prairie. One woman was killed 4 miles east of Laporte in her mobile home where F2 damage occurred. Most damage was F1 with an average path width of 600 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 W Westfield, IN
F3 category
Nov 26, 1965
8:46 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 46552
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F3 category
Apr 30, 1962
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 46552
St. Joseph County · 87,915 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 46552 area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,665
Households2,496
Housing units2,981
Income
Median household income$79,464
$100k+ households47.2%
$150k+ households19.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,567
Attached single-family11
Small multifamily230
Large multifamily141
Mobile homes32
Housing mix
Single-family share86.1%
Attached-home share0.4%
Multifamily share12.5%
Mobile-home share1.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,108
Renter-occupied388
Vacant units485
Home value & age
Median home value$211,500
Owner homes $300k+28.3%
Owner homes $500k+10.4%
Owner homes $750k+2.6%
Median year built1973
Older-home share59.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,407
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 46552 have on record?

Our records show 9 hail, 27 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 46552, 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 46552?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 46552 is 1.75″. It was reported near New Carlisle, IN on July 15, 1996.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 46552 — 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 46552 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 46552 — 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 46552 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 46552 — 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 46552 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 46552 — 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 46552, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 46552, 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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