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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 47250

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 47250 from April 3, 1974 through September 5, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
23
Wind Reports
76
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 47250 · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 5, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 47250

23 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 13, 2025
8:10 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE North Madison, IN
1.50″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
6:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE North Madison, IN
2.00″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
6:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Wirt, IN
2.25″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
5:58 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Volga, IN
1.00″ hail
Jul 18, 2023
3:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Wirt, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
10:26 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W North Madison, IN
1.75″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Madison, IN
1.50″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
10:23 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW North Madison, IN
1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2018
6:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 47250
Ripley County · 9,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SEVERAL TREES HAVE ALSO BEEN REPORTED DOWNED THROUGHOUT RIPLEY COUNTY.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rexville, IN
1.50″ hail
Jul 20, 2018
6:29 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Madison, IN
1.75″ hail
Jul 20, 2018
6:28 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: JEFFERSON COUNTY DISPATCH REPORTS GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL AT THEIR LOCATION.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Madison, IN
1.75″ hail
Apr 29, 2017
12:07 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MPING REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW North Madison, IN
1.00″ hail
May 21, 2014
6:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter just west of Madison reported 1 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 NE Antioch Grange, IN
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2013
7:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported one inch hail just north of Madison.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.34 NNE North Madison, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2011
2:13 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.28 ESE North Madison, 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 47250

76 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 5, 2026
9:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Belleview, IN
UNK mph
May 18, 2026
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on residential property on Cedarwood Dr.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE North Madison, IN
UNK mph
Apr 27, 2026
9:54 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines down along Eagle Hollow Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Madison, IN
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2026
8:16 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree was reported down blocking roadway at N. K Rd and Old SR 62. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Madison, IN
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2026
4:21 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Couple of trees down State Rd 256 and State Rd 56.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Hanover, IN
UNK mph
Apr 7, 2025
4:01 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on the 2400 block of Rogers Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Wakefield, IN
UNK mph
Apr 2, 2025
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in Canaan. Halls Ridge Rd & Lower Dry Fork Rd. Reported by Canaan firefighters.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Canaan, IN
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down near the hospital near Main St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Madison, IN
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2023
3:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down over North Eagle Hollow Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Madison, IN
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2023
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down along Deputy Pike Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Volga, IN
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2023
7:02 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Barn roof damage as well as multiple trees down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lancaster, IN
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2023
5:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Trees down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Brooksburg, IN
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2022
12:09 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SIDING OFF A BUILDING AND REPORTS OF A COUPLE OF TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Brooksburg, IN
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
3:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Madison, IN
UNK mph
May 21, 2022
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF TREES DOWN NEAR LANCASTER. PICTURE RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Lancaster, 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 47250

8 reports
UNK category
Mar 14, 2024
5:58 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 INJ *** An NWS storm survey found a 17.2 mile long EF-2 tornado with peak winds of 115 mph occurred on the afternoon of March 14... 2024. The tornado was on the ground for 22 minutes as it touched down 1 mile north of Hanover... IN... and lifted in Switzerland county... IN just across the Ohio River from Carrolton... KY. This tornado crossed the Ohio River twice... including paralleling the river for a couple miles as the southern edge of the funnel damaged Milton... KY. The max path width was 500 yards wide at its max.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Hanover, IN
UNK category
May 20, 2017
11:10 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREES FELLED...CAMPER DESTROYED...SIDING REMOVED FROM HOMES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ESE Wirt, IN
EF0 category
Jan 17, 2012
10:40 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A person witnessed a weak tornado that damaged an airplane and a hanger at the Madison Municipal County Airport. Damage occurred along IMS Lane. A 500 pound dumpster was moved 35 feet. A Beechcraft twin engine plane was rotated 10 degrees, losing its nose gear in the process. The airport operations building had a disabled awning. A portion of a hanger's siding came off with some siding and insulation found in trees. Several trees were toppled. Maximum winds were estimated to be 85 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.66 SE Smyrna, IN
EF0 category
Apr 19, 2011
11:41 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with winds up to 100 mph. This fast-moving tornado began along U.S. 421 one half mile south of the Jefferson-Ripley County line, then raced eastward, doing minor damage to a home, sucking the door out of a large garage and taking off much of the roof of a large tobacco barn. The most extensive damage was done near the end of the tornado's path where it destroyed a mobile home, took the roof off a cinder block outbuilding, and did extensive damage to the roofs of several large barns.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.81 N Bryantsburg, IN
EF1 category
Apr 19, 2011
11:40 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down near the intersection of Indiana Highway 62 and E400N, severely damaging several outbuildings. A 2x4 from one of the outbuildings was driven through the exterior wall and into the kitchen of a home 1/10 mile away. The skipping storm then raced northeast across hilly rural terrain. Dozens of large hardwood trees were snapped or uprooted at a Girl Scout Campground on Geyman Hill Road. After exiting the campground, the tornado then destroyed a large barn and damaged the roofs of nearby homes and other outbuildings, as well as uprooting more trees. It lifted shortly after crossing China-Manville Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.16 SW China, IN
F4 category
Apr 3, 1974
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 47250
Ripley County · 9,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F4 category
Apr 3, 1974
2:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 47250
Switzerland County · 3,306 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F4 category
Apr 3, 1974
2:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 47250
Jefferson County · 10,210 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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ZIP 47250 area census snapshot

People & households
Population23,013
Households9,364
Housing units10,534
Income
Median household income$56,667
$100k+ households31.7%
$150k+ households10.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,001
Attached single-family595
Small multifamily1,275
Large multifamily535
Mobile homes1,128
Housing mix
Single-family share66.5%
Attached-home share5.7%
Multifamily share17.2%
Mobile-home share10.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,156
Renter-occupied3,208
Vacant units1,170
Home value & age
Median home value$179,900
Owner homes $300k+16.4%
Owner homes $500k+3.9%
Owner homes $750k+1.2%
Median year built1971
Older-home share62.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,913
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 47250 have on record?

Our records show 23 hail, 76 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near ZIP 47250, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 5, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 47250?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 47250 is 2.75″. It was reported near Madison, IN on April 3, 1974.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 47250 — 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 47250 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 47250 — 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 47250 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 47250 — 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 47250 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 47250 — 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 47250, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 47250, 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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