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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 47611

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 47611 from March 4, 1974 through May 19, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
13
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 47611 · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last May 19, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 47611

5 reports
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0.88″ hail
May 30, 2009
8:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 47611
Spencer County · 7,036 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: S Chrisney, IN
1.75″ hail
May 25, 2006
4:50 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 47611
Spencer County · 7,036 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail ranging from the size of quarters to golf balls fell near Chrisney.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Chrisney, IN
0.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2006
12:00 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 47611
Spencer County · 7,036 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chrisney, IN
0.88″ hail
May 23, 2000
8:33 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 47611
Spencer County · 7,036 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to nickel size hail fell across parts of the county.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chrisney, IN
0.75″ hail
Aug 21, 1977
5:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 47611
Spencer County · 7,036 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 47611

13 reports
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UNK mph
May 19, 2026
8:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47611
Spencer County · 7,036 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Late report. A couple cedar trees were snapped along County Road 800 North just south of Chrisney.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Chrisney, IN
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2025
8:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47611
Spencer County · 7,036 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Chrisney, IN
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2024
11:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47611
Spencer County · 7,036 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Utility poles snapped in Chrisney.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chrisney, IN
UNK mph
Apr 5, 2023
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47611
Spencer County · 7,036 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BARN DESTROYED IN SOUTHERN CHRISNEY AREA. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chrisney, IN
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2022
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47611
Spencer County · 7,036 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3 UTILITY POLES SNAPPED NEAR 900 NORTH AND ORCHARD RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Chrisney, IN
UNK mph
Oct 26, 2019
9:19 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47611
Spencer County · 7,036 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chrisney, IN
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2019
6:34 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47611
Spencer County · 7,036 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. TWO TREES DOWN ON COUNTY ROAD 1100 NORTH. ONE TREE DOWN WEST OF COUNTY ROAD 600 EAST AND ONE TREE DOWN EAST OF COUNTY ROAD 600 EAST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Chrisney, IN
70 mph
Apr 7, 2015
2:05 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 47611
Spencer County · 7,036 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter estimated a wind gust to 70 mph in Lamar. In Chrisney, tree branches were broken by winds estimated near 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Chrisney, IN
70 mph
Jun 22, 2006
1:14 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 47611
Spencer County · 7,036 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large tree limbs were broken. A few large trees were snapped 5 to 6 feet above the ground. Just west of Chrisney, a shed roof was damaged, and four light poles were down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chrisney, IN
58 mph
Apr 21, 2002
5:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 47611
Spencer County · 7,036 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A front porch was damaged in Chrisney. A tree was blown down, landing on a fence and a gas grill. A couple of other trees landed across roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chrisney, IN
58 mph
May 20, 1998
1:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 47611
Spencer County · 7,036 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were down near Chrisney and at several other locations in the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Chrisney, IN
UNK mph
May 16, 1990
7:35 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 47611
Spencer County · 7,036 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IN
UNK mph
Mar 4, 1974
10:30 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 47611
Spencer County · 7,036 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 47611

3 reports
UNK category
Apr 5, 2023
7:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 47611
Spencer County · 7,036 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF0 TORNADO IMPACTED PORTIONS OF RURAL SPENCER COUNTY DURING THE AFTERNOON HOURS OF APRIL 5. THE DAMAGE OCCURRED SOUTHEAST OF CHRISNEY. THE PRIMARY DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE TORNADO WAS DOWNING SEVERAL LARGE TREE LIMBS AS WELL AS SNAPPING OR UPROOTING A FEW TREES. THE TORNADO KNOCKED DOWN THE WALLS OF A BARN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF COUNTY ROAD 700 NORTH AND OLD US HIGHWAY 231.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Chrisney, IN
UNK category
Oct 17, 2021
1:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 47611
Spencer County · 7,036 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: PATH LENGTH 1.1 MILES. SEVERAL TREES WERE SNAPPED IN THE LOCATION OF COUNTY ROAD 1250N AND THE RAILROAD TRACKS... ABOUT 1 MILE WEST OF HWY 231. THE TORNADO TRACKED ABOUT A MILE NORTHEAST AND IMPACTED A RESIDENCE ON COUNTY ROAD 275E. AT THIS RESIDENCE A LARGE BARN WAS PUSHED BACK ABOUT 20 FT OFF ITS FOUNDATION. AT THE PROPERTY NEXT TO THIS BARN... A LARGE TREE WAS SNAPPED AT ITS BASE AND FELL ONTO THE HOUSE. THE CORN FIELD NEXT TO THE HOUSE HAD SOME SWIRL MARKS AS WELL. THIS REPORT IS PRELIMINARY AND SUBJECT TO FURTHER INVESTIGATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSE Gentryville, IN
UNK category
Jun 8, 2021
6:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 47611
Spencer County · 7,036 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: OBSERVER WAS LOOKING NORTH FROM AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE AND NOTED THE TORNADO FORMED TWICE. A BRIEF TOUCHDOWN OCCURRED... BUT NO DAMAGE REPORTED. ESTIMATED EF0 WITH WINDS APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH. PATH LENGTH ESTIMATED LESS THAN 0.1 MILES WITH A PATH WIDTH OF 15 YARDS. INFORMATION PROVIDED VIA ABC WEHT TV STATION AND SPENCER COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Chrisney, 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 47611 area census snapshot

People & households
Population899
Households381
Housing units414
Income
Median household income$57,917
$100k+ households28.4%
$150k+ households7.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached374
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily26
Large multifamily1
Mobile homes13
Housing mix
Single-family share90.3%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share6.5%
Mobile-home share3.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied331
Renter-occupied50
Vacant units33
Home value & age
Median home value$171,600
Owner homes $300k+11.8%
Owner homes $500k+3.0%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1964
Older-home share63.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars378
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 47611 have on record?

Our records show 5 hail, 13 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 47611, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 19, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 47611?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 47611 is 1.75″. It was reported near Chrisney, IN on May 25, 2006.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 47611 — 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 47611 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 47611 — 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 47611 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 47611 — 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 47611 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 47611 — 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 47611, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 47611, 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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