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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 47542

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 47542 from April 25, 1961 through August 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
20
Wind Reports
72
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 47542 · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 47542

20 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 16, 2024
2:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Huntingburg, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
9:29 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail fell.
NWS Hail Report Location: Huntingburg, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 4, 2017
6:54 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WITH 60 MPH WIND SPEEDS MEASURED WITH ANEMOMETER. .
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Huntingburg, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 4, 2017
6:45 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL 2S HUNTINGBURG. OBSERVER ALSO REPORTED A MEASURED 60 MPH WIND GUST. CORRECTED HAIL SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Johnsburg, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
2:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 W Huntingburg, IN
1.75″ hail
May 23, 2011
4:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 W Huntingburg, IN
1.50″ hail
May 25, 2006
6:39 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Huntingburg, IN
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2006
3:18 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Huntingburg, IN
0.75″ hail
Jan 2, 2006
1:10 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Huntingburg, IN
0.75″ hail
Jan 2, 2006
12:59 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Huntingburg, IN
0.75″ hail
May 19, 2005
11:29 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Huntingburg, IN
1.00″ hail
May 27, 2004
10:05 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Huntingburg, IN
0.88″ hail
Apr 20, 2003
7:05 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 47542
Harrison County · 13,355 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Valley City, IN
1.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2003
6:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 47542
Perry County · 6,439 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tell City, IN
0.75″ hail
Apr 21, 2002
5:13 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Huntingburg, 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 47542

72 reports
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61 mph
Aug 17, 2026
6:24 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Johnsburg, IN
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
7:08 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree debris in roadway blocking traffic on SR64 just east of Huntingburg.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Huntingburg, IN
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2026
1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Electric lines/ pole down across the road at West 900 South and South 500 West.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Holland, IN
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2026
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 E Holland. Time Estimated by Radar: Power lines down across the road near the intersection of West 900 South and South 500 West.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Holland, IN
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
8:09 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down. Delayed report. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Huntingburg, IN
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2026
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power pole and tree down and on fire in the 1100 block of Ridgewood Dr. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Huntingburg, IN
UNK mph
Oct 19, 2025
1:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dispatch reported a tree down on St Anthony Rd just south of 350 S. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Saint Anthony, IN
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
1:16 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at the intersection of Meridian Road and South 130 W.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Maltersville, IN
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
1:16 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on South Club Road and East State Road 64.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Saint Anthony, IN
UNK mph
May 17, 2025
1:13 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Part of roof off a house... multiple downed limbs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Saint Henry, IN
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2025
9:36 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Extensive roof damage to a manufacturing plant.
NWS Wind Report Location: Huntingburg, IN
UNK mph
Apr 7, 2025
2:57 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Duff. One main tree branch... 4in diameter... covering the eastbound lane.
NWS Wind Report Location: Duff, IN
62 mph
Apr 7, 2025
2:33 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 3 N Johnsburg. Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from 3 N Johnsburg. Huntingburg Airport reporting 62.1 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Johnsburg, IN
62 mph
Apr 3, 2025
2:39 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Huntingburg Airport reporting 62.1 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Johnsburg, IN
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2025
8:27 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree blocking one lane of traffic 400 south by North Cherry. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Huntingburg, 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 47542

11 reports
UNK category
Mar 3, 2023
7:11 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DAMAGE PHOTOS AS WELL AS VIDEO FOOTAGE CONFIRMED A NEAR CONTINUOUS PATH OF DAMAGE WAS CAUSED BY AN EF-1 TORNADO IN WESTERN DUBOIS COUNTY. REFER TO THE PUBLIC INFORMATION STATEMENT JUST ISSUED FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Duff, IN
EF1 category
Jan 17, 2012
9:54 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado touched down 3 miles northeast of Huntingburg, destroying a barn and blowing several buildings off their foundations. It then skipped northeast for nearly 9 miles across primarily open fields. Structural damage occurred along Indiana State Road 162 where 50 feet of a 600 foot long commercial building was destroyed. One half mile east of State Road 162, a small grain hopper was toppled. Farther northeast, adjacent to Saint Anthony Road West, a roof was removed from one barn while another had severe damage. Occasional uprooted and snapped trees were surveyed over the next 5 miles. The tornado dissipated after destroying a 40 to 50 foot shed 1.6 miles south-southeast of Celestine. Maximum winds were estimated at 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.56 NE Huntingburg, IN
EF0 category
Jan 17, 2012
9:44 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado briefly touched down 2.7 miles southwest of Huntingburg. An outbuilding was destroyed with debris scattered into trees for a quarter of a mile to the east. Maximum winds were estimated at 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.6 NE Holland, IN
EF1 category
Jun 26, 2011
1:54 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down around 154 am EST 0.4 miles north of Duff. It then tracked south-southeast across Duff and lifted at 157 am EST 1.9 miles southeast of Duff just west of the the intersection of County Road W 500 S and West Duff Road S.E. Several homes around Duff had minor roof damage and a large sunroom was destroyed. An SUV was crumpled when a tree fell on it. Numerous hard and softwood trees were downed southeast of Duff.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .46 WNW Millersport, IN
EF2 category
May 25, 2011
8:50 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down on in an open field on the south side of Huntingburg. It moved northeast into a residential area, uprooting and snapping numerous large trees and doing roof damage to homes and garages on the west side of Highway 231. It damaged the roofs of several businesses along the highway before striking a mobile home park, where it completely destroyed two homes, and heavily damaged several more. Continuing into a neighborhood of wood-frame homes, the tornado destroyed two more garages - one constructed of cinder blocks - and did minor to moderate roof damage as well as snapping and uprooting trees. The twister then passed just north of the city's Municipal Park and over its water treatment facility, snapping and uprooting trees before crossing over an open field and dissipating near Highway 64 approximately 1 mile east of Huntingburg.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .89 E Huntingburg, IN
EF2 category
Apr 19, 2011
10:26 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-2 tornado with wind speeds of 115-120 mph touched down near Bretzville. It then tracked to the northeast, ending north of Saint Anthony. A large number of trees were snapped and uprooted. Several barns and outbuildings were destroyed along the path as well.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.72 N Bretzville, IN
EF1 category
Apr 19, 2011
10:26 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with wind speeds estimated to be 95 mph near Saint Anthony. Along the path, hardwood trees were snapped and uprooted. A residence north of Indiana 64 was damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.25 WNW St Marks, IN
EF0 category
Apr 19, 2011
10:22 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-0 tornado with wind speeds of 80 mph north of Huntingburg. A large swath of hardwood trees was snapped and uprooted. In addition to tornado damage, straight-line winds up to hurricane force were found in the area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.44 N Huntingburg, IN
EF2 category
Feb 28, 2011
3:19 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey confirmed that an EF-2 tornado with two segments touched down in Dubois county. The tornado first touched down just north of Duff east of County Road 650W. At touchdown straight-line wind damage was also observed to the south of the tornado. Damage to several large metal buildings, a large barn, and a radio tower were observed as the tornado crossed Dubois County south of Jasper.|After a brief break in the path, the tornado touched down four miles southwest of Celestine and took a slight turn to the northeast. The most significant damage along this segment was in Celestine near Ellsworth Road. Damage included roofs blown off two brick homes with the walls collapsed in one home. In addition a double-wide trailer was blown off its foundation and an RV was tossed across the road. One minor injury was reported. The tornado was rated EF-1 with winds of 100 mph and a path width of 75 yards in the first segment. It was rated EF-2 with winds of 125 mph and a path width of 225 yards in the second segment.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.29 ENE Millersport, IN
F0 category
May 28, 1996
5:40 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Huntingburg, IN
F1 category
Sep 3, 1970
2:09 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 47542
Dubois County · 14,806 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 47542 area census snapshot

People & households
Population10,034
Households4,000
Housing units4,140
Income
Median household income$74,205
$100k+ households46.5%
$150k+ households17.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached3,478
Attached single-family45
Small multifamily367
Large multifamily127
Mobile homes123
Housing mix
Single-family share84.0%
Attached-home share1.1%
Multifamily share11.9%
Mobile-home share3.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,109
Renter-occupied891
Vacant units140
Home value & age
Median home value$183,300
Owner homes $300k+17.0%
Owner homes $500k+3.4%
Owner homes $750k+1.3%
Median year built1976
Older-home share56.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,800
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 47542 have on record?

Our records show 20 hail, 72 wind, and 11 tornado reports in and near ZIP 47542, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 47542?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 47542 is 2.00″. It was reported near Huntingburg, IN on April 25, 1961.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 47542 — 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 47542 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 47542 — 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 47542 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 47542 — 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 47542 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 47542 — 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 47542, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 47542, 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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