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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 47970

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 47970 from April 3, 1974 through June 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
7
Wind Reports
15
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 47970 · 1974–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 17, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 47970

7 reports
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4.00″ hail
May 28, 2019
12:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 47970
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 ENE Pine Village, IN
0.75″ hail
Sep 18, 2015
9:34 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 47970
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail was reported in Otterbein just inside Tippecanoe County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.42 WNW Montmorencie, IN
0.88″ hail
Apr 19, 2011
8:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 47970
Warren County · 3,329 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.26 ESE Greenhill, IN
1.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2006
7:36 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 47970
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Otterbein, IN
0.88″ hail
May 12, 2000
7:31 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 47970
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW West Pt, IN
2.75″ hail
Jun 1, 1987
12:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 47970
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IN
1.75″ hail
Jun 20, 1979
6:43 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 47970
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 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 47970

15 reports
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65 mph
Jun 17, 2026
1:24 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47970
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak gust measured on personal weather station before data stopped being reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Oxford, IN
59 mph
Mar 7, 2022
6:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47970
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK GUST VIA DAVIS WEATHER STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Otterbein, IN
UNK mph
Oct 11, 2021
9:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47970
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LATE REPORT OF A 24 FOOT BY 20 FOOT STRUCTURE FLATTENED ON SOUTH KERKHOFF AVENUE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 9 ENE Pine Village, IN
UNK mph
Oct 11, 2021
9:23 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47970
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL REPORTS OF LARGE LIMBS DOWN. TIME IS ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Otterbein, IN
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2020
5:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47970
Warren County · 3,329 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN MIDDLE OF GREENHILL. TIME EST FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 8 ESE Pine Village, IN
60 mph
Jun 30, 2019
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47970
Warren County · 3,329 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 7 NE Attica, IN
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2019
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47970
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLES DOWN IN OTTERBEIN. RELAYED BY MEDIA AND TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Otterbein, IN
UNK mph
May 26, 2019
8:22 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47970
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Otterbein, IN
UNK mph
May 26, 2019
7:22 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 47970
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FOR TIME FROM OTTERBEIN. TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Otterbein, IN
63 mph
Jun 24, 2013
7:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 47970
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Otterbein, IN
58 mph
May 6, 2012
5:58 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 47970
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two power poles and a large tree limb were blown down across a road.
NWS Wind Report Location: .72 SSE Otterbein, IN
58 mph
Jun 15, 2008
5:25 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 47970
Warren County · 3,329 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles were down due to damaging thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.34 E Greenhill, IN
69 mph
May 7, 2004
7:00 AM CST
Wind report for ZIP 47970
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 2 story barn was blown over. Also, 14 inch limbs were broken off of trees.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Otterbein, IN
UNK mph
May 8, 1988
7:20 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 47970
Warren County · 3,329 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IN
UNK mph
May 1, 1983
9:10 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 47970
Benton County · 3,293 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 47970

7 reports
EF2 category
Nov 17, 2013
2:52 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 47970
White County · 10,119 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A review of radar data and damage details near the southwestern White county tornado revealed a separate tornado, which also reached EF2 intensity, occurred roughly 10 minutes behind the first tornado. The tornado touched down west of County Road 1100 West and north of the White/Tippecanoe county line where it impacted a farm, destroying two barns (one large and one small) with debris being thrown more than a half mile away from the location. In addition, several healthy pine trees lost branches with a few being snapped at the trunk and then launched or dragged several hundred feet to the east. The tornado moved northeast and impacted a residence on US 231, south of County Road 1200 South. The entire roof of a one story home (DI: FR12 DOD: 6) was removed and thrown northeast into a field. Two by four boards were driven into the field up to 250 yards away. The tornado eventually crossed Interstate 65 hitting yet another farm with extensive barn and shed damage on County Road 500 West, south of State Route 18. Power pole damage was noted in this area as well, but was not clear if this was from the prior tornado just to the north. Northeast of this location, it appears that the tornado quickly dissipated or became harder to detect based on the earlier damage. Maximum winds are estimated at 120 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6.86 W Badger Grove, IN
EF2 category
Nov 17, 2013
2:43 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 47970
White County · 10,119 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A survey of damage by NWS officials indicated that a tornado touched down in eastern Benton county and continued northeast into White county, likely reaching a peak intensity of EF2. Exact determination of maximum intensity was difficult due to vastly open country and lack of trees and other objects. The tornado moved into southwestern White county south of County Road 1200 South, where the garage door of a west facing pole barn was pushed in and some minor tree limb damage was noted. The tornado continued rapidly northeast and impacted a residence on 900 West where the chimney (above the roof) was knocked down with shingle damage noted to the home. In addition, a large propane tank and camper were rolled or pushed roughly 150 feet away with the camper being destroyed. The tornado moved into open fields where it remained for roughly four miles, crossing Interstate 65 between mile markers 188 and 190. The tornado briefly strengthened after crossing the interstate, snapping 10 18-24 inch diameter power poles (DI: ETL DOD: 4) at the ground along County Road 500 West, either side of State Route 18. A home on the intersection of these roads suffered minor window and roof damage. Just east of the intersection, a pole barn was destroyed (DI: SBO DOD: 8) with debris thrown upwards of three-quarters of a mile. The tornado finally lifted west of County Road 300 West and north of State Route 18. The tornado was on the ground for a combined distance of 12 miles from eastern Benton county into White county. A maximum width of roughly 1200 yards was determined with maximum wind speeds around 120 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7.67 W Badger Grove, IN
F0 category
May 28, 1993
3:31 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 47970
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado downed utility poles and power lines.
NWS Tornado Report Location: W Otterbein, IN
F1 category
Sep 19, 1988
5:35 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 47970
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F0 category
Apr 11, 1987
4:27 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 47970
Warren County · 3,329 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F4 category
Apr 3, 1974
3:52 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 47970
White County · 10,119 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F4 category
Apr 3, 1974
3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 47970
Benton County · 3,293 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 47970 area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,634
Households969
Housing units1,005
Income
Median household income$72,468
$100k+ households43.3%
$150k+ households23.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached876
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily43
Large multifamily25
Mobile homes54
Housing mix
Single-family share87.2%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share6.8%
Mobile-home share5.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied749
Renter-occupied220
Vacant units36
Home value & age
Median home value$162,700
Owner homes $300k+6.1%
Owner homes $500k+1.2%
Owner homes $750k+0.3%
Median year built1980
Older-home share50.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars931
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 47970 have on record?

Our records show 7 hail, 15 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 47970, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 17, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 47970?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 47970 is 4.00″. It was reported near Pine Village, IN on May 28, 2019.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 47970 — 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 47970 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 47970 — 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 47970 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 47970 — 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 47970 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 47970 — 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 47970, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 47970, 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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