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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Auburn, IN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Auburn, IN from September 6, 1969 through March 23, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 46706 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
43
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Auburn, IN · 1969–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 23, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Auburn, IN

12 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 15, 2018
2:58 AM UTC
Hail report for Auburn, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Auburn, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2008
2:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Auburn, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotters reported hail up to the size of quarters.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.04 W Auburn, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2006
4:34 PM EST
Hail report for Auburn, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reported 2 miles south of US 6 on county road 19.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Auburn, IN
0.75″ hail
May 9, 2003
10:00 PM EST
Hail report for Auburn, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Auburn, IN
0.75″ hail
Apr 30, 2003
6:56 PM EST
Hail report for Auburn, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NW Auburn, IN
1.75″ hail
May 9, 2000
6:03 PM EST
Hail report for Auburn, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Auburn, IN
0.75″ hail
May 5, 1999
8:35 PM EST
Hail report for Auburn, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Auburn, IN
0.75″ hail
Apr 10, 1999
9:05 PM EST
Hail report for Auburn, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Auburn, IN
0.75″ hail
Jun 12, 1998
3:49 PM EST
Hail report for Auburn, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Auburn, IN
0.75″ hail
May 31, 1998
12:55 PM EST
Hail report for Auburn, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Auburn, IN
UNK hail
Jun 20, 1979
2:45 PM CST
Hail report for Auburn, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IN
0.75″ hail
Jun 17, 1977
12:35 PM CST
Hail report for Auburn, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 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 Auburn, IN

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UNK mph
Mar 23, 2025
1:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Auburn, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HAM radio operator reported a power pole on fire due to lightning strike along with downed power lines in Auburn... IN. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Auburn, IN
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2024
5:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Auburn, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** Corrects location of previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 WNW Auburn. State Police reported a semi-truck driver with injury when tree fell onto the cab of the truck near Auburn in De Kalb County in Indiana. Occurred on Southbound I-69... MM 323 in DeKalb County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Auburn, IN
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2024
5:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Auburn, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo on Twitter shows large tree down onto a covered porch. Porch roof collapsed. Time estimated from radar. Location approximate.
NWS Wind Report Location: Auburn, IN
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
8:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Auburn, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Some shingles taken off roof at residence and flag pole snapped off 2 feet above the ground.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Auburn, IN
UNK mph
May 25, 2022
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Auburn, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SMALL TREE DOWN SHORTLY AFTER 7PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Auburn, IN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2021
6:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Auburn, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ACROSS THE ENTIRE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Auburn, IN
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2021
9:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Auburn, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Auburn, IN
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2021
12:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Auburn, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE THAT FELL INTO WIRES. BOTH ARE IN THE ROADWAY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Auburn, IN
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2021
12:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Auburn, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLOCKING ROADWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Auburn, IN
UNK mph
May 10, 2020
6:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Auburn, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT OF A TREE DOWNED ON A GARAGE ON 9TH STREET IN AUBURN... IN. NO INFORMATION ON THE SIZE OR HEALTH OF THE TREE. NO INJURIES REPORTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Auburn, IN
63 mph
May 27, 2015
12:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for Auburn, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management officials reported trees and power lines down in Auburn.
NWS Wind Report Location: .52 W Auburn, IN
63 mph
May 27, 2015
12:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for Auburn, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported a one to two foot diameter tree snapped and fell onto a house. No fatalities or injuries were reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: .86 SW Auburn, IN
63 mph
Jun 29, 2012
2:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for Auburn, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An automated weather sensor at the Auburn Airport recorded a 63 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: .86 NE Auburn Dekalb Co Arp, IN
63 mph
Aug 9, 2011
4:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for Auburn, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement officials reported multiple tree branches down throughout the east side of Auburn.
NWS Wind Report Location: .52 E Auburn, IN
63 mph
Aug 9, 2011
4:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for Auburn, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement officials reported multiple trees down along 7th Street. One of these trees in the 400 block of 7th Street, fell onto a westbound United Parcel Service truck, striking the driver compartment. The 46 year old male driver was killed instantly.
NWS Wind Report Location: .68 WSW Auburn, 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 Auburn, IN

1 reports
F0 category
May 31, 1998
1:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Auburn, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Auburn, 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Auburn, IN area census snapshot

People & households
Population13,464
Households5,572
Housing units5,822
Income
Median household income$62,339
$100k+ households40.2%
$150k+ households12.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,014
Attached single-family78
Small multifamily663
Large multifamily446
Mobile homes621
Housing mix
Single-family share69.0%
Attached-home share1.3%
Multifamily share19.1%
Mobile-home share10.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,159
Renter-occupied1,413
Vacant units250
Home value & age
Median home value$172,800
Owner homes $300k+14.6%
Owner homes $500k+1.3%
Owner homes $750k+0.5%
Median year built1980
Older-home share50.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,070
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 12 hail, 43 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Auburn, IN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 23, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Auburn?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Auburn, IN is 1.75″. It was reported near Auburn, IN on May 9, 2000.

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

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

I am selling a home in Auburn — 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 Auburn address?

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