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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 47648

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 47648 from September 16, 1958 through June 22, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
9
Wind Reports
23
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 47648 · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 22, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 47648

9 reports
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1.75″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
12:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 47648
Gibson County · 11,586 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball size hail was reported in Fort Branch.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 E Ft Branch, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
12:48 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 47648
Gibson County · 11,586 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 E Ft Branch, IN
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2007
3:30 PM CST-6
Hail report for ZIP 47648
Gibson County · 11,586 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ft Branch, IN
1.25″ hail
May 25, 2006
3:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 47648
Gibson County · 11,586 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ft Branch, IN
0.88″ hail
Apr 7, 2006
3:40 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 47648
Gibson County · 11,586 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ft Branch, IN
0.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2002
12:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 47648
Gibson County · 11,586 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ft Branch, IN
1.75″ hail
Apr 27, 1999
6:44 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 47648
Gibson County · 11,586 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail pelted the Princeton area for about 15 minutes. Hail up to the size of golf balls was reported just south of Princeton. Hail covered State Route 65 a few miles northeast of Princeton. Dime sized hail fell in Fort Branch.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ft Branch, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 1979
2:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 47648
Gibson County · 11,586 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IN
2.50″ hail
Mar 12, 1967
9:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 47648
Gibson County · 11,586 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 47648

23 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 11, 2026
11:41 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47648
Gibson County · 11,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Fort Branch, IN
UNK mph
May 27, 2024
1:51 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47648
Gibson County · 11,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Billboard blown down in Fort Branch. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fort Branch, IN
UNK mph
May 10, 2024
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47648
Gibson County · 11,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: power lines down over road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Fort Branch, IN
72 mph
May 10, 2024
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47648
Gibson County · 11,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: measured 72 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fort Branch, IN
UNK mph
May 20, 2022
3:05 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47648
Gibson County · 11,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER OUT AND POSSIBLE ROOF DAMAGE TO HOUSE IN FORT BRANCH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fort Branch, IN
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2018
3:23 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47648
Gibson County · 11,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HUNDREDS OF TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN THROUGH MUCH OF THE CITY. WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES. GUTTER AND SHINGLE DAMAGE ON TWO HOMES. SEMI ROLLED OVER. DAMAGE OCCURRED ON SOUTHEAST SIDE OF TOWN TO 2 MILES EAST.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fort Branch, IN
64 mph
Sep 7, 2012
8:03 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 47648
Gibson County · 11,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter estimated wind gusts to 65 mph. Power outages were reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.76 SW Ft Branch, IN
58 mph
Mar 2, 2012
12:45 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 47648
Gibson County · 11,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds and large hail damaged roofs, windows and siding on several homes, as well as a few vehicles.
NWS Wind Report Location: .54 E Ft Branch, IN
59 mph
Apr 19, 2011
8:58 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 47648
Gibson County · 11,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: .54 E Ft Branch, IN
70 mph
Jul 19, 2010
3:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 47648
Gibson County · 11,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A microburst with maximum winds near 70 mph struck the west and northwest sides of Fort Branch. A large barn about 100 by 70 feet in area was levelled. Some tin was torn off a shed. Several large tree limbs were down. Less than an acre of corn was flattened.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Ft Branch, IN
58 mph
Jul 16, 2009
11:25 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 47648
Gibson County · 11,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large tree limbs and a few small trees were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Ft Branch, IN
64 mph
Jun 10, 2009
2:43 PM CST-6
Wind report for ZIP 47648
Gibson County · 11,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous power lines were down. Several large tree limbs and a whole large tree were down in the same area.
NWS Wind Report Location: E Ft Branch, IN
58 mph
May 10, 2006
5:40 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 47648
Gibson County · 11,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were knocked down. A home suffered damage to a porch when a tree fell on it. Witnesses reported seeing rotation in the clouds, but no tornado was sighted.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ft Branch, IN
60 mph
Jun 5, 2002
12:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 47648
Gibson County · 11,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew down trees in Fort Branch. A tree fell on a garage, damaging the roof. Two trees fell on houses, causing some damage. Wind knocked down a chimney.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ft Branch, IN
58 mph
Oct 24, 2001
12:10 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 47648
Gibson County · 11,586 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A billboard was blown down along U.S. Highway 41.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Ft Branch, 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 47648

4 reports
UNK category
Jun 22, 2026
12:30 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 47648
Gibson County · 11,586 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Photo from X showing a tornado NE of Fort Branch... IN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Fort Branch, IN
UNK category
May 27, 2024
1:51 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 47648
Gibson County · 11,586 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Fort Branch, IN
F3 category
Apr 3, 1989
4:50 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 47648
Gibson County · 11,586 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1 category
Jun 30, 1977
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 47648
Gibson County · 11,586 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
Showing 4 of 4
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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 47648 area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,453
Households1,986
Housing units2,147
Income
Median household income$68,068
$100k+ households41.6%
$150k+ households17.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,659
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily243
Large multifamily200
Mobile homes45
Housing mix
Single-family share77.3%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share20.6%
Mobile-home share2.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,563
Renter-occupied423
Vacant units161
Home value & age
Median home value$193,300
Owner homes $300k+13.3%
Owner homes $500k+4.0%
Owner homes $750k+1.2%
Median year built1971
Older-home share62.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,951
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 47648 have on record?

Our records show 9 hail, 23 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 47648, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 22, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 47648?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 47648 is 2.50″. It was reported near Francisco, IN on March 12, 1967.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 47648 — 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 47648 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 47648 — 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 47648 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 47648 — 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 47648 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 47648 — 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 47648, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 47648, 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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