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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 47203

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 47203 from April 24, 1957 through August 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
66
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 47203 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 47203

17 reports
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0.50″ hail
Aug 12, 2026
1:41 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 47203
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Newbern, IN
1.00″ hail
Feb 20, 2026
12:52 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 47203
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Clifford, IN
1.75″ hail
May 25, 2011
8:01 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 47203
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.21 SE Riverview Acres, IN
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2011
3:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 47203
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .33 N Newbern, IN
0.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2006
3:00 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 47203
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Columbus, IN
0.75″ hail
Apr 7, 2006
3:49 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 47203
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Clifford, IN
1.00″ hail
Jan 2, 2006
3:33 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 47203
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Columbus, IN
0.75″ hail
Jan 2, 2006
3:21 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 47203
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Columbus Bakalar Arp, IN
0.75″ hail
Jan 2, 2006
3:18 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 47203
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Columbus, IN
1.00″ hail
May 19, 2005
3:08 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 47203
Johnson County · 50,113 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Franklin, IN
1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2004
1:00 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 47203
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbus, IN
0.75″ hail
Nov 10, 2002
4:56 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 47203
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbus, IN
1.00″ hail
Aug 9, 2000
7:10 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 47203
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbus, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 1996
6:20 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 47203
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbus, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 9, 1981
7:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 47203
Bartholomew County · 26,502 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 47203

66 reports
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60 mph
May 19, 2026
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47203
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Clifford, IN
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
3:23 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47203
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1.5 ft diameter pine tree snapped in half 7 ft off the ground. Time estimated from radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Columbus, IN
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
9:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47203
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Twelve-inch diameter pine tree split in half.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Columbus, IN
UNK mph
Mar 20, 2025
12:59 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47203
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm wind damage reported on Indiana Route 9 south of Indiana Route 46 and on Indiana Route 46 near Hartsville. Possible tornado. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Newbern, IN
71 mph
May 21, 2022
8:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47203
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. AWOS STATION KBAK COLUMBUS BAKALAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Clifford, IN
UNK mph
May 21, 2022
7:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47203
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RECEIVED MULTIPLE PICTURES VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN ON NE SIDE OF COLUMBUS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Columbus, IN
UNK mph
May 21, 2022
7:56 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47203
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMB DOWN. WIND ESTIMATION NEAR 80 MPH. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Clifford, IN
UNK mph
May 21, 2022
7:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47203
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Clifford, IN
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2020
8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47203
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREE BRANCHES DOWN... ONE CAUSING MINOR CAR DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Columbus, IN
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2019
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47203
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED WIND GUST OF 60 MPH FELL NUMEROUS TREES...INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING APPROXIMATE DIAMETERS...30 INCHES...24 INCHES...18 INCHES. SPOTTER SAW THE TREES FALL AND FELT THE DAMAGE WAS FROM STRAIGHT LINE WIND DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Columbus, IN
64 mph
May 31, 2018
6:46 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47203
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DC-3 PLANE BROKE FREE OF TIE DOWNS AND WAS BLOWN ABOUT 200 YARDS OFF OF TARMAC ONTO GRASS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Clifford, IN
58 mph
Jul 13, 2015
9:56 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 47203
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A measured 58 mph thunderstorm wind gust was observed in this location.
NWS Wind Report Location: .76 SSE Bakalar Muni Arpt, IN
70 mph
May 11, 2015
1:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 47203
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees were downed and a semi-truck was blown over due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.16 SSE Clifford, IN
69 mph
Nov 24, 2014
7:07 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 47203
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 69 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured by the AWOS at the Columbus Municipal Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: .87 S Bakalar Muni Arpt, IN
55 mph
Jul 23, 2013
1:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 47203
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several tree limbs and power lines were downed in and near this location due to strong thunderstorm wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.96 NW 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 47203

7 reports
UNK category
Jun 23, 2026
12:12 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 47203
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A EF0 tornado with estimated peak wind 85 mph... 0.49 miles path length... and path width of 85 yards. The tornado began east of US 31 and continued northeast through a tree line and into a corn field. A convergent wind pattern was noted within the corn field. Damage to trees occurred just northwest of the intersection of W 450 N and N 110 W. Large trees were uprooted and snapped... blown towards the northwest. The tornado ended just after crossing N 110 W.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Taylorsville, IN
UNK category
Jun 17, 2019
12:33 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 47203
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO TOUCHDOWN WITNESSED DURING CALL INTO NWS IN FARMERS FIELD. LOST SIGHT OF CIRCULATION...POSSIBLY DUE TO BEING RAINWRAPPED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 W Newbern, IN
F0 category
May 30, 2004
6:38 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 47203
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado touched down just southwest of Friendswood in southwest Hendricks County and moved 4.1 miles northeast to just north of West Newton in Marion County per National Weather Service storm survey.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W West Newton, IN
F1 category
Apr 20, 1996
12:45 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 47203
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Burnsville, IN
F2 category
May 10, 1969
1:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 47203
Bartholomew County · 26,502 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
UNK category
Sep 26, 1959
11:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 47203
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
Apr 24, 1957
12:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 47203
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 47203 area census snapshot

People & households
Population25,106
Households10,338
Housing units11,149
Income
Median household income$73,595
$100k+ households39.8%
$150k+ households19.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,429
Attached single-family405
Small multifamily938
Large multifamily926
Mobile homes451
Housing mix
Single-family share75.6%
Attached-home share3.6%
Multifamily share16.7%
Mobile-home share4.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,081
Renter-occupied2,257
Vacant units811
Home value & age
Median home value$234,300
Owner homes $300k+26.6%
Owner homes $500k+4.7%
Owner homes $750k+1.3%
Median year built1978
Older-home share53.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,855
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 47203 have on record?

Our records show 17 hail, 66 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 47203, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 47203?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 47203 is 1.75″. It was reported near Riverview Acres, IN on May 25, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 47203 — 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 47203 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 47203 — 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 47203 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 47203 — 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 47203 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 47203 — 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 47203, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 47203, 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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