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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Dayton, IN from July 24, 1967 through June 9, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
7
Wind Reports
23
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Dayton, IN · 1967–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 9, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Dayton, IN

7 reports
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1.75″ hail
Aug 25, 2014
5:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Dayton, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported many cars dented by hail, one mile east of the Interstate 65 and Highway 26 interchange.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.33 NNE Halsmer Arpt, IN
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2013
3:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Dayton, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Monitor, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 29, 2012
1:42 PM EST-5
Hail report for Dayton, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mostly pea sized hail was observed, but some were up to one inch in diameter.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 NE Halsmer Arpt, IN
1.75″ hail
Aug 13, 2011
6:37 PM EST-5
Hail report for Dayton, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .22 W Dayton, IN
0.75″ hail
May 25, 2011
10:00 AM EST-5
Hail report for Dayton, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 N North Crane, IN
1.00″ hail
Apr 12, 2002
5:00 PM EST
Hail report for Dayton, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dayton, IN
1.75″ hail
Jun 2, 1980
11:58 AM CST
Hail report for Dayton, IN
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 Dayton, IN

23 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 9, 2026
11:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Dayton, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed a tree. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Dayton, IN
UNK mph
Oct 11, 2021
9:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Dayton, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWNED ACROSS DAYTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dayton, IN
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2021
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Dayton, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TIME AND LOCATION ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Dayton, IN
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2020
6:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Dayton, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN WITH POWER OUTAGES REPORTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dayton, IN
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2020
6:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Dayton, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE METAL DOORS WERE BLOWN OFF OF THE TOYOTA TSUSHO AMERICA INC PLANT AT 5440 HAGGERTY LANE. EMPLOYEE TOLD TV MEDIA THAT IF NOT FOR THE TORNADO WARNING AND THEIR RESULTING SHELTER IN PLACE EMPLOYEES WOULD HAVE BEEN STRUCK. TIME IS ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Dayton, IN
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2020
6:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Dayton, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL REPORTS OF LARGE LIMBS AND A FEW TREES DOWN ON NEWCASTLE ROAD 1-2 MILES SOUTH OF SIA...I-65 AND SR 38. A REPORT OF CORN ALSO KNOCKED DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Dayton, IN
UNK mph
Jun 23, 2020
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Dayton, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WINDOW BLOWN IN AT IU ARNETT HOSPITAL. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Dayton, IN
60 mph
May 28, 2019
12:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Dayton, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BRANCHES DOWN AND PEA SIZE HAIL ALSO REPORTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Mulberry, IN
UNK mph
Oct 6, 2018
8:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Dayton, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 CENTER REPORTS LARGE TREE LIMB DOWN NEAR COUNTY ROAD 550 EAST. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Dayton, IN
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2018
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Dayton, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PRIVACY FENCE BLOWN OVER AND LARGE GARDEN SHED DESTROYED. RELAYED VIA BROADCAST MEDIA AND TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Dayton, IN
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2018
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Dayton, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: APPROXIMATE LOCATION. LOCATION IS CR750E AND CR400N. HIGH WINDS... SOME TREE LIMB DEBRIS... STOP SIGNS BLOWING.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Dayton, IN
UNK mph
Nov 18, 2017
4:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Dayton, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AT 900 E AND 200 S. TIME ESTIMATED FROM REPORT AND RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Dayton, IN
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2017
6:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Dayton, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOME TREE DAMAGE FROM 750 TO 900 E BETWEEN SR 26 AND 200N. TIME ESTIMATE FROM RADAR BETWEEN 225 AND 250 AM.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Dayton, IN
82 mph
Nov 17, 2013
2:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for Dayton, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A measured 82 mph thunderstorm wind gust was observed in this location. No damage was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: .39 SSE Dayton, IN
60 mph
Aug 16, 2012
10:30 AM EST-5
Wind report for Dayton, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was downed blocking County Road 775 East, just south of State Route 26, due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: .37 WSW Monitor, 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 Dayton, IN

5 reports
UNK category
Jun 27, 2021
12:18 AM UTC
Tornado report for Dayton, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1 TORNADO HAD MAXIMUM WINDS OF 95 MPH AND A PATH LENGTH OF 2.17 MILES. MAX WIDTH OF 50 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Dayton, IN
EF3 category
Nov 17, 2013
2:54 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Dayton, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 1454EST, this EF-3 tornado touched down 5 miles south-southeast of Lafayette. This EF-3 tornado impacted the Subaru and Voest Alpine plants southeast of Lafayette. Both sustained significant damage consistent with a low end EF-3 rating. Property and tree damage then continued northeast to the north of Dayton. The tornado crossed through the far northwest corner of Clinton County causing mainly tree damage. Then, the tornado moved into southwest Carroll county. A hog farm sustained damage to several outbuildings in extreme southwest Carroll County. Additional damage was found in Cutler. Much of the damage across Carroll County ranged between EF-0 and EF-1. This tornado crossed into Cass County near State Route 18 at 1517EST, continuing for nearly an additional 10 miles. The total path length including Cass County is 39 miles. The tornado lifted 4 miles southwest of Grissom Air Reserve Base at 1527EST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.12 WNW North Crane, IN
F0 category
Jul 26, 2005
8:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Dayton, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado touched down briefly just east of the intersection of Interstate 65 and State Road 38 in Dayton. Most of the damage was confined to trees, although a construction trailer was flipped and a shed on a trailer was pushed across the road. Other damage to homes was confined to occasional broken windows.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Dayton, IN
F2 category
May 30, 2004
7:29 PM EST
Tornado report for Dayton, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near Dayton. The tornado caused significant tree damage and blew parts of roofs off two buildings in Dayton. The tornado continued moving northeast with sporadic damage until reaching large homes approximately 1.5 miles northeast of Dayton. Two homes were nearly destroyed on Halifax Lane. Wind speeds were estimated around 150 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Dayton, IN
F1 category
Jun 12, 1973
10:29 AM CST
Tornado report for Dayton, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 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 · City

Dayton, IN area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,049
Households483
Housing units512
Income
Median household income$74,417
$100k+ households47.4%
$150k+ households15.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached436
Attached single-family6
Small multifamily70
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share85.2%
Attached-home share1.2%
Multifamily share13.7%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied378
Renter-occupied105
Vacant units29
Home value & age
Median home value$169,500
Owner homes $300k+3.7%
Owner homes $500k+1.3%
Owner homes $750k+0.5%
Median year built1982
Older-home share46.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars479
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 7 hail, 23 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near Dayton, IN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 9, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Dayton?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Dayton, IN is 1.75″. It was reported near Halsmer Arpt, IN on August 25, 2014.

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

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

I am selling a home in Dayton — 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 Dayton address?

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