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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Elkhart, IN from April 18, 1955 through August 9, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 46514 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
36
Wind Reports
116
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Elkhart, IN · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 9, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Elkhart, IN

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2023
7:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Jimtown, IN
1.50″ hail
Jul 20, 2023
7:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elkhart, IN
2.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2023
7:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report of 2 inch hail in Jimtown. Relayed by broadcast media with photo on Twitter.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jimtown, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2023
10:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mainly pea to penny size hail... with picture shared of 1 quarter size hail stone near the Elkhart and St Joseph county line.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jimtown, IN
1.25″ hail
Mar 31, 2023
11:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AT THE INTERSECTION OF COUNTY ROAD 20 AND SR 15.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elkhart, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2023
11:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED AT THE INTERSECTION OF COUNTY ROAD 6 AND US-19.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elkhart, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2022
1:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Jimtown, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2022
1:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL (ABOUT 1 INCH) IN ELKHART IN ELKHART COUNTY INDIANA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Elkhart, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2017
6:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PEA TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL OBSERVED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Jimtown, IN
1.00″ hail
Feb 24, 2017
9:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: Elkhart, IN
0.75″ hail
Jun 8, 2015
4:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to penny sized hail with winds estimated at 35 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Elkhart, IN
0.75″ hail
Jun 8, 2015
4:31 PM EST-5
Hail report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to penny sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Elkhart, IN
0.75″ hail
Jan 29, 2013
2:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 W Elkhart, IN
1.00″ hail
Jan 29, 2013
2:15 AM EST-5
Hail report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S (Ekm)Elkhart Muni Ar, IN
1.00″ hail
Aug 24, 2011
8:07 PM EST-5
Hail report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.55 W (Ekm)Elkhart Muni Ar, 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 Elkhart, IN

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 9, 2026
9:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Post on Matt Rudkin Facebook page of Tree down across the road on CR 7 in Elkhart near Bristol Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Elkhart, IN
59 mph
Jun 12, 2026
2:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Elkhart, IN
UNK mph
May 18, 2026
5:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines down near the intersection of Ash Rd and Jefferson Rd. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Osceola, IN
59 mph
May 16, 2025
3:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KEKM Elkhart Municipa.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Elkhart, IN
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2025
8:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Significant structural damage to a building on Sterling Avenue between Bar and Ren Streets. Reported via WBND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Elkhart, IN
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2025
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated winds up to 70 mph at the corner of Wolf Street and Frances Avenue. Uprooted trees and broken tree branches in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Elkhart, IN
64 mph
Mar 30, 2025
8:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 3 NW Elkhart. AWOS station KEKM Elkhart Municipa.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Elkhart, IN
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2025
8:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: There were 30 homes with trees on them around the city of Elkhart.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elkhart, IN
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2024
4:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Elkhart Fire Department reports damage from Southdale St. to Main St. between East Lusher Ave. and East Hively Ave in southern Elkhart. Possible tornado damage. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Elkhart, IN
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2024
4:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down near the Kroger on the south side of Elkhart. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Elkhart, IN
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2024
6:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several small to medium sized limbs downed. Pea sized hail also reported... with heavy downpour and a wind gust around 31 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Jimtown, IN
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2024
9:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down (size unknown) on Jackson Rd near the intersection with Riverview. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Elkhart, IN
60 mph
Jun 13, 2024
9:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 3 NW Elkhart. AWOS station KEKM Elkhart Municipal Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Elkhart, IN
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2024
9:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo relayed by broadcast media of a few large branches down along Elms Rd and Adams Rd. Unsure of tree limb size. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Elkhart, IN
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2024
9:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report with photos on Facebook of several large trees and tree limbs down... including one tree that was struck by lightning. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Elkhart, 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 Elkhart, IN

7 reports
UNK category
Jun 19, 2026
2:42 AM UTC
Tornado report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** Corrects previous tornado report from 3 NE Elkhart for an injury. Correction to the previously reported Bristol... IN tornado to expand the track both west and east. A National Weather Service storm survey determined that an EF-2 tornado occurred in association with a line of severe thunderstorms across northern Elkhart County. Along the path... shingle damage to homes was observed along with uprooted trees. Later in its track... the tornado reached the Hyde Park Drive and Stanford Drive areas where additional trees were uprooted. A residence on Hyde Park Drive sustained a complete loss of a garage with accompanying significant resultant roof damage. One injury was reported at this residence. Another residence on Stanford Drive suffered a near complete loss of its roof. The tornado then crossed a field as it approached the Pheasant Ridge subdivision and resulted in several snapped trees along a tree line. Several large tree branches and additional uprooted trees were noted i
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Elkhart, IN
UNK category
Jun 13, 2026
2:46 AM UTC
Tornado report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey determined that an EF-2 tornado occurred in association with a line of severe thunderstorms across northern Elkhart County. The path of the tornado began in the County Road 15 and Bainbridge Drive area just west of Bristol... IN where some minor shingle damage to homes was observed along with some uprooted trees. The tornado continued northeastward across open fields... and then reached the Hyde Park Drive and Stanford Drive areas where additional trees were uprooted. A residence on Hyde Park Drive sustained a complete loss of a garage with accompanying significant resultant roof damage. One injury was reported at this residence. A small shed was also moved off its base at this same residence on Hyde Park Drive. Another residence on Stanford Drive suffered a near complete loss of its roof. The tornado then crossed a field as it approached the Pheasant Ridge subdivision and resulted in several snapped trees along a tree line. Several large tree bra
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE Elkhart, IN
UNK category
Jul 20, 2024
4:21 AM UTC
Tornado report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A survey of damage confirmed a brief EF1 tornado... embedded within an area of straightline wind damage. The tornado touched down southeast of Hawthorne Elementary School and proceeded quickly ESE... eventually lifting near the intersection of Bismark Rd and S Main St. Numerous trees were uprooted... partially due to the wet ground conditions... as well as several snapped tree limbs and trunks. The greatest damage occurred in the area of Mather Ave... between Carlton Ave and Naomi St. Winds were estimated in the 85 to 90 mph range with a maximum width of 250 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Elkhart, IN
F0 category
Oct 24, 2001
4:08 PM EST
Tornado report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down southeast of Mishawaka and traveled northeast through the west side of Osceola before moving into Elkhart county northeast of Osceola. F2 damage occurred between Mishawaka and Osceola. The tornado then skipped as it went into Elkhart county causing F0 damage in the Cobus Green mobile home park before lifting.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Elkhart, IN
UNK category
Aug 8, 1965
12:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
UNK category
Jun 5, 1965
7:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F3 category
Apr 30, 1962
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Elkhart, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Elkhart, IN area census snapshot

People & households
Population53,726
Households21,693
Housing units25,263
Income
Median household income$47,885
$100k+ households24.9%
$150k+ households7.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached13,390
Attached single-family456
Small multifamily4,832
Large multifamily4,123
Mobile homes2,462
Housing mix
Single-family share53%
Attached-home share1.8%
Multifamily share35.5%
Mobile-home share9.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied11,432
Renter-occupied10,261
Vacant units3,570
Home value & age
Median home value$126,900
Owner homes $300k+8.1%
Owner homes $500k+2.6%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1967
Older-home share67.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars19,522
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 36 hail, 116 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Elkhart, IN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 9, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Elkhart?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Elkhart, IN is 2.00″. It was reported near Jimtown, IN on July 20, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in Elkhart — 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 Elkhart address?

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