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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 47421

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 47421 from March 1, 1955 through April 28, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
47
Wind Reports
97
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 47421 · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 28, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 47421

47 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 30, 2025
10:53 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Bedford, IN
2.00″ hail
Mar 20, 2025
12:21 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNE Tunnelton, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 20, 2025
12:04 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Bedford, IN
1.00″ hail
Oct 23, 2020
9:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AT BUDDAH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Tunnelton, IN
1.75″ hail
Nov 5, 2017
6:45 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 47421
Monroe County · 34,990 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ESTIMATED WINDS OF 50 TO 55 MPH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSW Fairfax State Rec, IN
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2012
5:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SW Bedford, IN
0.88″ hail
May 1, 2012
4:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was accompanied by 40 mph thunderstorm wind gusts.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N O Olitic, IN
2.75″ hail
May 25, 2011
6:54 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.23 SSW Bedford, IN
1.25″ hail
May 25, 2011
6:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N O Olitic, IN
2.75″ hail
May 25, 2011
6:49 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to baseball sized hail was observed in this location.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SW Bedford, IN
2.50″ hail
May 25, 2011
3:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SW Bedford, IN
1.25″ hail
May 25, 2011
3:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N O Olitic, IN
2.75″ hail
May 25, 2011
2:59 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SW Bedford, IN
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2011
2:57 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SW Bedford, IN
0.75″ hail
Aug 4, 2009
3:46 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.61 W Virgil Grissom Arpt, 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 47421

97 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 28, 2026
3:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Late report of t-storm winds damaging tree onto power line. Overall dozens of trees onto roads in Lawrence County from evening storms.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oolitic Purdue Ex Farm, IN
UNK mph
Mar 23, 2026
2:33 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Late report of t-storm winds blowing out transformer. Winds also downed power pole southwest of Mitchell. Time estd from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bedford, IN
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
2:46 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines downed near the intersection of US50 and SR 37.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Bedford, IN
UNK mph
Aug 17, 2025
4:34 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Oolitic, IN
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2025
2:49 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous reports of trees down... damage and debris from storms mainly across eastern part of Lawrence Co. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Heltonville, IN
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2025
2:37 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree uprooted. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Bedford, IN
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
4:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees downed south of Bedford. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Bedford, IN
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
4:36 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed near the intersection of CR 158 and CR 458.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Oolitic, IN
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2023
8:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fallen tree on car at D/18th Streets. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Bedford, IN
UNK mph
Mar 3, 2023
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DISPATCH REPORTS A FEW TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Avoca, IN
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2022
11:12 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LATE REPORT OF RURAL KING FACADE DAMAGED. ESTIMATED 65 MPH WIND. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Bedford, IN
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2020
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COUNTY DISPATCH REPORTS SEVERAL POWER LINES DOWN ALONG A LINE PARALLEL TO AND SOUTH OF US 50.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Tunnelton, IN
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2020
11:22 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DAMAGED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Avoca, IN
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2020
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DAMAGE IN NEEDMORE AREA OF KENTUCKY HOLLOW RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Avoca, IN
77 mph
Apr 10, 2020
1:31 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 4 E SILVERVILLE. SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE IN FAYETTEVILLE. POWER LINES ARE DOWN... ROOFS BADLY DAMAGED... AND LARGE TREES ARE DOWN. METAL CHIMNEY AT THE INDIAN CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT IS BENT. PERSONAL WEATHER STATION RECORDED 77 MPH WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Silverville, 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 47421

9 reports
UNK category
Apr 3, 2025
2:57 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado with peak winds of 80 mph and a path length of 0.06 miles impacted a rural area southeast of Heltonville began at this location. Damage was caused to farm structures with debris blown to the northwest.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Heltonville, IN
UNK category
Mar 17, 2025
9:01 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief EF-0 tornado with peak winds of 85 mph... path of 0.97 miles... and max width of 25 yards. A shed was destroyed... a porch of a home was damaged... and a garage was damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Avoca, IN
UNK category
Mar 17, 2025
8:58 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0 tornado with peak winds of 75 mph... path of 2.25 miles... and max width of 50 yards. Tornado mainly damaged trees but did destroy an old shed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Silverville, IN
EF1 category
Nov 17, 2013
3:57 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 1557EST, this EF-1 tornado touched down one mile west-northwest of Bedford and tracked across the north side of Bedford. Most of the funnel was aloft, but intermittently touched down several times which split and uprooted trees, knocked down power lines, and caused some roof and structural damage to several homes. The worst of the damage was along M, N, and O Streets on the north side of Bedford. Several witnesses observed one or two small, narrow funnels dropping up and down from a wide wall cloud. Many witnesses described a strong pressure change, a green sky, and a roar as the tornado went through. The tornado lifted for good at 1559EST 1.5 miles northeast of Bedford. NWS Louisville conducted this survey.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.41 WNW Bedford, IN
EF3 category
May 25, 2011
6:58 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: National Weather Service storm survey teams determined an EF-3 tornado struck near Bedford, damaging or destroying several buildings in a 6.8 mile long swath up to a quarter mile wide.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.64 SSE Erie, IN
EF0 category
Mar 8, 2009
2:45 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado, rated EF0, caused very brief damage along North Jackson Street in Lawrence County. Damage was mainly limited to a construction trailer, a metal corrugated garage rooftop, removal of roof tiles from a couple homes, and broken tree branches. The damage estimate is very rough.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .87 NNW Bedford, IN
F4 category
Jun 2, 1990
7:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 47421
Jackson County · 13,594 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F3 category
Apr 3, 1974
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F2 category
Mar 1, 1955
1:30 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 47421
Lawrence County · 16,047 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 47421 area census snapshot

People & households
Population27,610
Households12,324
Housing units13,112
Income
Median household income$66,588
$100k+ households40.9%
$150k+ households14.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached10,276
Attached single-family207
Small multifamily1,092
Large multifamily671
Mobile homes866
Housing mix
Single-family share78.4%
Attached-home share1.6%
Multifamily share13.5%
Mobile-home share6.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied9,672
Renter-occupied2,652
Vacant units788
Home value & age
Median home value$165,200
Owner homes $300k+17.3%
Owner homes $500k+3.3%
Owner homes $750k+0.6%
Median year built1969
Older-home share62.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars11,524
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 47421 have on record?

Our records show 47 hail, 97 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near ZIP 47421, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 28, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 47421?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 47421 is 2.75″. It was reported near Bedford, IN on May 25, 2011.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 47421 — 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 47421 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 47421 — 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 47421 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 47421 — 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 47421 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 47421 — 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 47421, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 47421, 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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