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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 47201

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 47201 from April 5, 1957 through August 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
25
Wind Reports
94
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 47201 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 47201

25 reports
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1.25″ hail
May 17, 2025
12:16 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 47201
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Columbus, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 30, 2025
11:24 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 47201
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WSW Columbus, IN
1.00″ hail
Aug 12, 2023
1:14 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 47201
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained weather spotter measured a hail stone of 1 inch.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Taylorsville, IN
1.25″ hail
Jul 1, 2023
5:35 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 47201
Brown County · 7,446 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Spurgeons Corner, IN
1.25″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
8:55 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 47201
Brown County · 7,446 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Spurgeons Corner, IN
1.25″ hail
Jun 1, 2022
11:16 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 47201
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A FEW HALF DOLLAR HAIL STONES WITH MANY QUARTER SIZE HAIL STONES NW OF THE HWY-31... I-65 INTERCHANGE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Taylorsville, IN
1.00″ hail
May 1, 2012
2:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 47201
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was observed in northwest Columbus on Lowell Road, just west of Highway 31.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.35 WSW Riverview Acres, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 17, 2012
8:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 47201
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.46 WNW East Columbus, IN
1.75″ hail
May 25, 2011
7:57 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 47201
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.63 SSE Riverview Acres, IN
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2011
7:49 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 47201
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.07 W Garden City, IN
0.88″ hail
May 25, 2011
3:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 47201
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.75 WNW East Columbus, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2010
5:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 47201
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An off-duty NWS employee observed quarter-sized hail at mile marker 62 on Interstate 65.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.55 SSW Columbus Arpt, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2010
4:59 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 47201
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ogilville, IN
1.75″ hail
Aug 4, 2009
4:31 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 47201
Jackson County · 13,594 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The time this event occurred is estimated.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.55 ENE Bobtown, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 28, 2006
6:55 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 47201
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Columbus, 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 47201

94 reports
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60 mph
Aug 16, 2026
10:34 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47201
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Gnaw Bone, IN
UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
10:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47201
Brown County · 7,446 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Stone Head, IN
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47201
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of multiple poles snapped along Trestle Drive...River Road...and Cunningham Drive...all north of 25th Street in Columbus. At least 10 poles...one of which may have held the civil defense sire
NWS Wind Report Location: Columbus, IN
UNK mph
Aug 13, 2026
10:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47201
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of multiple poles snapped along Trestle Drive...River Road...and Cunningham Drive...all north of 25th Street in Columbus. At least 10 poles...one of which may have held the civil defense sir
NWS Wind Report Location: Columbus, IN
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
11:38 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47201
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed by t-storm winds with tree damage to east near IN-46 interchange. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Columbus, IN
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47201
Brown County · 7,446 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branches snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Spurgeons Corner, IN
UNK mph
Apr 28, 2026
4:01 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47201
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 15inch diameter tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNE Waymansville, IN
UNK mph
Apr 28, 2026
4:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47201
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed on a camper. Additional sporadic damage in the western and southern portions of the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SW Columbus, IN
UNK mph
Apr 28, 2026
3:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47201
Brown County · 7,446 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Story, IN
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
3:24 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47201
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree snapped in half.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Columbus, IN
64 mph
Feb 20, 2026
3:27 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47201
Brown County · 7,446 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few tree branches snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Spurgeons Corner, IN
UNK mph
Dec 29, 2025
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47201
Brown County · 7,446 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Spurgeons Corner, IN
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
9:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47201
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Twenty-inch diameter live tree was blown down by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Columbus, IN
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
9:24 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47201
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time estimated from radar. Multiple trees and wires down across the county with a few roads blocked. Report of one tree on the roof of a house in Columbus with no injuries. Multiple power outages. Report of a tree on top of four to six unoccupied cars in Columbus with no injuries reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: Columbus, IN
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
9:21 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47201
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: large tree down... fence blown over. Time estimated by radar. Report via Twitter.
NWS Wind Report Location: Columbus, 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 47201

12 reports
UNK category
Jun 22, 2026
2:43 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 47201
Brown County · 7,446 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Late report of an EF-1 tornado with path length 1.37 miles and maximum width 100 yards. The peak winds were 100 mph with the tornado causing extensive tree damage and mainly roof damage to a couple buildings.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Stone Head, IN
UNK category
May 17, 2025
12:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 47201
Brown County · 7,446 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Reports of multiple levelled homes in the Bellsville Pike area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ENE Stone Head, IN
UNK category
Mar 20, 2025
12:44 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 47201
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-2 tornado with peak wind speeds of 112 mph and path width of 350 yards tracked for 13.55 miles through Bartholomew County through 857PM causing damage to well-built farm buildings along with widespread power pole damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NW Jonesville, IN
UNK category
Jun 15, 2019
11:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 47201
Brown County · 7,446 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0 TORNADO DAMAGE. A BRIEF TOUCHDOWN WAS OBSERVED SOUTH OF STATE ROAD 135 CAUSING LITTLE DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSE Story, IN
F0 category
Sep 19, 1988
9:05 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 47201
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1 category
Jul 1, 1978
3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 47201
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1 category
Sep 26, 1976
4:07 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 47201
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F3 category
Apr 3, 1974
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 47201
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1 category
Jun 26, 1973
8:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 47201
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F2 category
May 24, 1971
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 47201
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F3 category
Apr 14, 1968
2:25 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 47201
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1 category
Jul 1, 1959
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 47201
Bartholomew County · 26,502 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 47201 area census snapshot

People & households
Population48,602
Households19,696
Housing units20,924
Income
Median household income$82,667
$100k+ households43.0%
$150k+ households17.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached15,018
Attached single-family282
Small multifamily2,084
Large multifamily2,566
Mobile homes974
Housing mix
Single-family share71.8%
Attached-home share1.4%
Multifamily share22.2%
Mobile-home share4.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied12,789
Renter-occupied6,907
Vacant units1,228
Home value & age
Median home value$217,600
Owner homes $300k+30.7%
Owner homes $500k+9.2%
Owner homes $750k+4.0%
Median year built1982
Older-home share48.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars18,623
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 47201 have on record?

Our records show 25 hail, 94 wind, and 12 tornado reports in and near ZIP 47201, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 16, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 47201?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 47201 is 1.75″. It was reported near Riverview Acres, IN on May 25, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 47201 — 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 47201 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 47201 — 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 47201 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 47201 — 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 47201 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 47201 — 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 47201, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 47201, 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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