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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 46770

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 46770 from June 1, 1980 through August 11, 2021, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
7
Wind Reports
14
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 46770 · 1980–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2021

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 46770

7 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 17, 2019
1:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46770
Huntington County · 13,643 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE RELAYED VIA FACEBOOK. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Markle, IN
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2019
1:43 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 46770
Wells County · 9,369 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Markle, IN
1.25″ hail
Jul 26, 2014
2:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 46770
Wells County · 9,369 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported hail to the size of a half dollar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.91 WSW Uniondale, IN
1.50″ hail
Jul 26, 2014
2:32 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 46770
Wells County · 9,369 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported hail to the size of ping pong balls.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.76 W Uniondale, IN
1.00″ hail
Nov 14, 2011
4:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 46770
Huntington County · 13,643 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.57 E Plum Tree, IN
1.00″ hail
Jul 4, 2003
4:28 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 46770
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SE Ft Wayne, IN
0.75″ hail
May 7, 2003
7:42 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 46770
Wells County · 9,369 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail fell in the town of Markle on the Huntington and Wells County Line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Uniondale, 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 46770

14 reports
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61 mph
Aug 11, 2021
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46770
Wells County · 9,369 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SHINGLES REMOVED FROM OLD BARN. AUTOMATED WX STATION RECORDED 61 MPH WIND GUST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Uniondale, IN
UNK mph
Sep 8, 2020
8:58 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46770
Huntington County · 13,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** SEMI TRUCK WAS PARKED ALONG I-69 AT MM290. RIG WAS BLOWN OVER BY STRONG WIND GUST. DRIVER SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Markle, IN
UNK mph
Jun 4, 2017
9:51 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 46770
Wells County · 9,369 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE LIMB DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Markle, IN
64 mph
Sep 4, 2015
3:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 46770
Huntington County · 13,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter reported several tree limbs down. Another spotter also estimated 65 mph winds in the same area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.14 E Rock Creek, IN
70 mph
Jul 1, 2014
12:52 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 46770
Huntington County · 13,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management officials reported a gas station sign and canopy were blown over at Interstate 69 and US 224.
NWS Wind Report Location: .87 SW Markle, IN
64 mph
Nov 17, 2013
4:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 46770
Wells County · 9,369 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A mesonet station recorded a wind gust to 64 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.04 NNW Uniondale, IN
81 mph
Nov 17, 2013
4:07 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 46770
Huntington County · 13,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter reported several trees and tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 SSW Markle, IN
81 mph
Nov 17, 2013
4:02 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 46770
Huntington County · 13,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter measured a 81 mph wind gust. Several trees and tree limbs were blown down in the area with minor structural damage to homes.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 SSW Markle, IN
58 mph
Jun 6, 2005
1:51 AM EST
Wind report for ZIP 46770
Wells County · 9,369 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight line winds damaged an empty 50,000 bushel steel galvanized grain bin and a smaller grain bin had a few of its legs twisted 1 mile northeast of Markle. Damage was estimated around $100,000. The storm continued on to the northeast, destroying a 40 foot by 60 foot 2 year old pole barn valued at roughly $20,000. Parts of the pole barn were found a half mile away. Some minor roof damage also occurred to an adjacent house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Uniondale, IN
58 mph
Jul 6, 2003
5:10 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 46770
Huntington County · 13,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 dispatch reported trees down near Markle.
NWS Wind Report Location: Markle, IN
UNK mph
Aug 18, 2001
5:00 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 46770
Huntington County · 13,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Markle, IN
UNK mph
May 9, 2000
5:51 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 46770
Huntington County · 13,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Minor wind damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Markle, IN
UNK mph
May 21, 1987
12:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 46770
Huntington County · 13,643 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IN
UNK mph
Jun 1, 1980
7:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 46770
Wells County · 9,369 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 46770

2 reports
F1 category
Jul 4, 2003
5:42 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 46770
Wells County · 9,369 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado originated in Huntington county southeast of Plum Tree and crossed into Wells county 3 miles northwest of Liberty center and lifted 3 miles south of Liberty Center. F1 damage was to a home...as well as trees and power poles snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Liberty Center, IN
F1 category
Oct 8, 1992
5:45 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 46770
Huntington County · 13,643 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
Showing 2 of 2
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 46770 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,604
Households1,041
Housing units1,090
Income
Median household income$74,191
$100k+ households42.9%
$150k+ households16.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached954
Attached single-family3
Small multifamily86
Large multifamily9
Mobile homes38
Housing mix
Single-family share87.5%
Attached-home share0.3%
Multifamily share8.7%
Mobile-home share3.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied895
Renter-occupied146
Vacant units49
Home value & age
Median home value$203,900
Owner homes $300k+20.7%
Owner homes $500k+5.9%
Owner homes $750k+2.2%
Median year built1970
Older-home share57.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,026
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 46770 have on record?

Our records show 7 hail, 14 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 46770, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 11, 2021.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 46770?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 46770 is 1.75″. It was reported near Markle, IN on May 17, 2019.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 46770 — 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 46770 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 46770 — 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 46770 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 46770 — 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 46770 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 46770 — 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 46770, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 46770, 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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