Heads up! Small hail spotted in these regions: Sebring, FL • North Port, FL • Fayetteville, NC • Durham, NC • Champaign, IL • Charlotte, NC • Fort Myers, FL • Lakeland, FL • Mattoon, IL • Owensboro, KY • Evansville, IN • Knoxville, TN • Corpus Christi, TXATTENTION! Damaging hail detected. Hail tracking is now active for these regions: Farmington, NM • Louisville, KY • Winston, NC • Greensboro, NC • Rock Springs, WY • Provo, UT • Logan, UT • Ogden, UT • Salt Lake City, UTHeads up! Small hail spotted in these regions: Sebring, FL • North Port, FL • Fayetteville, NC • Durham, NC • Champaign, IL • Charlotte, NC • Fort Myers, FL • Lakeland, FL • Mattoon, IL • Owensboro, KY • Evansville, IN • Knoxville, TN • Corpus Christi, TXATTENTION! Damaging hail detected. Hail tracking is now active for these regions: Farmington, NM • Louisville, KY • Winston, NC • Greensboro, NC • Rock Springs, WY • Provo, UT • Logan, UT • Ogden, UT • Salt Lake City, UT
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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Benton County, IN
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Benton County, IN from March 6, 1956 through June 17, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
60
Wind Reports
120
Tornado Reports
22
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Benton County, IN · 1956–presentUpdated Daily · last Jun 17, 2026
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Oxford, IN
1.00″hail
Feb 19, 2026 7:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Several photos shared on social media of quarter-sized hail near Oxford. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Oxford, IN
1.75″hail
May 27, 2019 11:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oxford, IN
1.00″hail
May 27, 2019 11:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NEAR BENTON CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Oxford, IN
1.75″hail
Sep 18, 2015 9:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail reported across southern parts of Benton County.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Swanington, IN
0.88″hail
Sep 20, 2014 4:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Earl Park, IN
1.50″hail
Sep 19, 2013 4:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.71 ESE Wadena, IN
1.25″hail
Aug 9, 2012 8:02 PM EST-5
Hail report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to half dollar size hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Talbot, IN
0.75″hail
Mar 23, 2012 5:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Raub, IN
0.75″hail
Nov 14, 2011 2:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Fowler, IN
2.00″hail
Aug 13, 2011 5:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Two inch diameter hail was reported near the intersection of 500S and 500W.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.14 WNW Boswell, IN
1.25″hail
Aug 13, 2011 5:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE Ambia, IN
0.88″hail
Aug 7, 2011 10:40 AM EST-5
Hail report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Wadena, IN
4.25″hail
Jun 14, 2010 3:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail as large as softballs produced catastrophic damage to crops from near Boswell east and southeast to the Warren County line south of Templeton. An estimated 5,000 acres of corn crop was destroyed. The hail also caused significant roof damage to many houses.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Boswell, IN
0.75″hail
Jun 1, 2009 5:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Boswell, IN
0.88″hail
Jun 1, 2009 4:21 PM EST-5
Hail report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Boswell, IN
0.75″hail
Jun 1, 2009 4:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ambia, IN
1.00″hail
Jun 3, 2008 10:19 PM EST-5
Hail report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Fowler, IN
0.88″hail
Jun 3, 2008 10:16 PM EST-5
Hail report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Fowler, IN
1.00″hail
May 30, 2008 4:44 PM EST-5
Hail report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .75 WSW Freeland Park, IN
0.75″hail
Aug 23, 2007 3:14 PM EST-5
Hail report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Fowler, IN
0.88″hail
Jul 26, 2006 8:02 PM EST
Hail report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Boswell, IN
1.75″hail
Apr 14, 2006 7:36 PM EST
Hail report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Otterbein, IN
1.00″hail
Apr 14, 2006 7:09 PM EST
Hail report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Boswell, IN
1.75″hail
Apr 14, 2006 6:55 PM EST
Hail report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golfball size hail reported south of Boswell near the county line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Boswell, IN
1.00″hail
Apr 14, 2006 6:50 PM EST
Hail report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fowler, IN
1.75″hail
Apr 14, 2006 6:45 PM EST
Hail report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ambia, IN
0.75″hail
Sep 19, 2005 4:30 PM CST
Hail report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oxford, IN
1.00″hail
Sep 19, 2005 4:28 PM EST
Hail report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fowler, IN
1.00″hail
May 19, 2005 7:18 PM EST
Hail report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Boswell, 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.
Wind Report Description: Peak gust measured on personal weather station before data stopped being reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Oxford, IN
75mph
Jun 17, 2026 1:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines also downed just west of Fowler.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fowler, IN
59mph
Jun 10, 2026 10:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak gust measured on personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Fowler, IN
UNKmph
Jun 6, 2026 7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof and doors blown off storage unit on northwest side of Fowler.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Fowler, IN
UNKmph
Jun 6, 2026 7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple power poles down north of Fowler on SR55. Also reports of various lines down in town.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Fowler, IN
60mph
Jun 6, 2026 7:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outages reported in Fowler. Pea size hail also observed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fowler, IN
60mph
Jun 6, 2026 7:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Fowler, IN
60mph
Apr 28, 2026 1:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 60 mph gust was recorded by a private weather station along US-41 southwest of Fowler.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Fowler, IN
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2025 6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report received of tree and crop damage near Earl Park. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Earl Park, IN
UNKmph
May 16, 2025 10:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees fell onto 3 homes... with one reported seriously damaged. In addition... there were numerous trees downed... 15 power poles snapped... and other reports of roof and window damage reported across Benton County. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fowler, IN
75mph
May 16, 2025 10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured wind gust of 75 mph at Benton Central High School. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Oxford, IN
UNKmph
May 16, 2025 10:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Updates previous tstm wnd dmg report from Oxford. Benton County emergency management reports large limbs and power lines downed in and near Oxford.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oxford, IN
70mph
May 16, 2025 10:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 5 NNE Ambia. 70 mph gust measured near Dunnington. Wind gust occurred along the leading edge of a dust storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNE Ambia, IN
65mph
May 16, 2025 10:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management reported 65 mph wind gust with leading edge of dust storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ambia, IN
62mph
Mar 30, 2025 7:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Private weather station reported 62 mph gust east of Fowler.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Wadena, IN
UNKmph
Mar 30, 2025 7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous report from 2 N Fowler. Benton County EMA reports semi tipped over on IN-55 north of Fowler near 600N Road. Time estimated by radar... location approximate.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Wadena, IN
UNKmph
Mar 30, 2025 7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Benton County EMA reports semi tipped over on IN-55 north of Fowler. Time estimated by radar... location approximate.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Fowler, IN
59mph
Mar 30, 2025 7:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Private weather station reported 59 mph gust between Boswell and Oxford.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Boswell, IN
61mph
Mar 30, 2025 7:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Davis weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Fowler, IN
UNKmph
Mar 30, 2025 7:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo shows metal roof panels peeled from farm outbuilding at Benton County Fairgrounds. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Boswell, IN
UNKmph
Jun 25, 2024 7:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree snapped and downed onto a car. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Fowler, IN
UNKmph
May 19, 2024 10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Shingles blown off portion of a roof on a house in the 1100 block of E. Main Street. Time approximated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Fowler, IN
UNKmph
Jun 29, 2023 7:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4-8 inch tree limbs reported downed throughout town.
NWS Wind Report Location: Fowler, IN
UNKmph
Jun 29, 2023 7:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: report of highway sign down US-41/US-52.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Earl Park, IN
UNKmph
Apr 1, 2023 1:38 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF NUMEROUS STRUCTURES DAMAGED ALONG COUNTY ROAD E 330 S FROM NEAR ATKINSON EAST TO THE COUNTY LINE. CORNER OF 2ND FLOOR AND NEARLY ENTIRE ROOF OF NEW CONSTRUCTION DESTROYED. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Oxford, IN
UNKmph
Feb 27, 2023 5:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POTENTIAL TORNADO DAMAGE. OUTBUILDINGS WITH ROOF DAMAGE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR IMAGERY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Fowler, IN
UNKmph
Aug 3, 2022 9:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE REPORTED ON POWER LINES COUNTY ROAD 400W AND 700S.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Boswell, IN
59mph
Mar 7, 2022 6:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEAK GUST VIA DAVIS WEATHER STATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Otterbein, IN
UNKmph
Oct 11, 2021 9:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IN
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
UNKmph
Jul 21, 2020 5:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN IN OXFORD ALONG STATE ROAD 352 NEAR STATE ROAD 55. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oxford, 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 Benton County
22 reports
UNKcategory
Jun 17, 2026 12:58 AM UTC
Tornado report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Updates previous tornado report from 2 SW Boswell. NWS survey confirms a preliminary EF-1 tornado. Peak winds of 95 mph... width of 250 yards... and length of 12.3 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Boswell, IN
UNKcategory
Apr 7, 2023 1:41 AM UTC
Tornado report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN NWS DAMAGE SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF-1 TORNADO WITH ESTIMATED PEAK WINDS OF 105 MPH... PATH LENGTH OF 10.3 MILES... AND MAXIMUM WIDTH OF 500 YARDS TOUCHED DOWN EAST OF EARL PARK AND LIFTED ON THE EAST SIDE OF REMINGTON. DAMAGE ALONG THE PATH CONSISTED OF SNAPPED POWER POLES... DOWNED AND UPROOTED TREES... AND DAMAGE TO SMALL FARM OUTBUILDINGS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Wadena, IN
UNKcategory
Apr 7, 2023 1:33 AM UTC
Tornado report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN NWS DAMAGE SURVEY DETERMINED AN EF-2 TORNADO WITH PEAK ESTIMATED WINDS NEAR 115 MPH... PATH LENGTH OF 15.3 MILES... AND MAXIMUM WIDTH OF 400 YARDS STARTED NEAR OXFORD... INDIANA AND ENDED NEAR ROUND GROVE. DAMAGE ALONG THE PATH OF THE TORNADO INCLUDED DOWNED AND SNAPPED TREES... SNAPPED POWER POLES... AND DAMAGED FARM BUILDINGS. TWO HOMES ALSO SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE INCLUDING THE REMOVAL OF A PORTION OF THE 2ND FLOOR OF A HOME... AND A HOME REMOVED FROM ITS FOUNDATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Oxford, IN
UNKcategory
Apr 7, 2023 1:33 AM UTC
Tornado report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN NWS DAMAGE SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF-2 TORNADO WITH PEAK ESTIMATED WINDS OF 120 MPH... PATH LENGTH OF 12.5 MILES... AND MAXIMUM WIDTH OF 400 YARDS BEGAN SOUTH OF FOWLER AND ENDED IN RURAL NORTHEASTERN BENTON COUNTY. DAMAGE ALONG THE PATH OF THE TORNADO CONSISTED OF SNAPPED AND UPROOTED TREES... SNAPPED POWER POLES... AND DAMAGE TO A HOME. CONSIDERABLE GROUND SCOURING WAS NOTED ALONG THE PATH OF THE TORNADO. IN ADDITION... SEVERAL WIND TURBINES SUSTAINED DAMAGE INCLUDING ONE THAT WAS SNAPPED MIDWAY UP. THE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND AT THE SAME TIME AS A NEIGHBORING EF-2 TORNADO A FEW MILES TO THE SOUTH OF THE PATH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Fowler, IN
UNKcategory
May 20, 2017 11:34 PM UTC
Tornado report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO CROSSING BENTON/WHITE COUNTY LINE. PHOTO OF TORNADO ON TWITTER.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 12 ENE Fowler, IN
EF0category
Jul 13, 2015 7:59 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short lived tornado touched down and was on the ground for around a minute. The tornado occurred in an open area with no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.74 SE Boswell, IN
EF1category
Nov 17, 2013 2:40 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado heavily damaged an outbuilding with several wood projectiles from the building stuck into a nearby garage roof. Debris from the outbuilding was lofted at least three miles downstream. Another outbuilding was heavily damaged and multiple trees were blown down or snapped. Maximum winds were estimated to be 95 mph. The tornado continued into White County (NWS Northern Indiana).
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Templeton, IN
EF0category
May 31, 2013 7:30 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down in an open field near County Roads 500S and 600E. The tornado was on the ground for about a half mile and was captured on video. There was no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.11 NNW Templeton, IN
EF0category
Aug 4, 2008 11:20 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touched near 7651S and 125W. A tool shed was destroyed and crop damage indicated swirling winds.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.95 SW Chase, IN
EF0category
Oct 18, 2007 7:35 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A trained spotter observed a funnel cloud for several minutes that eventually touched down briefly in an open field. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Ambia, IN
F0category
Apr 14, 2006 6:57 PM EST
Tornado report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado was reported in Ambia. No damage was reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ambia, IN
F0category
May 28, 1993 3:31 PM EST
Tornado report for Benton County, IN
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
F2category
Aug 8, 1991 3:43 PM EST
Tornado report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1category
Sep 19, 1988 5:35 PM EST
Tornado report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F0category
Jul 4, 1984 2:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F0category
Mar 12, 1976 2:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F0category
Jun 14, 1975 3:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F0category
Jun 14, 1975 3:36 PM CST
Tornado report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F0category
May 30, 1975 4:21 PM CST
Tornado report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F0category
Apr 2, 1975 4:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F4category
Apr 3, 1974 3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Benton County, IN
Benton County · 3,293 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F2category
Mar 6, 1956 7:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Benton County, IN
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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Not sure if hail may have affected your home in Benton County? Ask a local pro for a Remote Hail Inspection. They can review hail activity for your property and help you decide whether an in-person roof or exterior inspection makes sense.
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Benton County have on record?
Our records show 60 hail, 120 wind, and 22 tornado reports in Benton County, 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 Benton County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Benton County is 4.25″. It was reported near N Boswell, IN on June 14, 2010.
A storm report showed up near my home in Benton County — 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 Benton County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Benton County — 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 Benton County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Benton County — 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 Benton County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Benton County — 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 across Benton County, IN, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Benton County, 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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