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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Fort Wayne, IN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Fort Wayne, IN from March 3, 1955 through September 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
123
Wind Reports
277
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Fort Wayne, IN · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Fort Wayne, IN

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
12:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo of what appears to be quarter-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Sw Rolling Hills, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2026
10:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Wallen, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2026
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Wallen, IN
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2025
12:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Wallen, IN
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2025
12:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wallen, IN
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2025
12:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail fell at Lima Rd and Till Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Wallen, IN
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2025
12:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Rolling Hills, IN
1.50″ hail
Apr 2, 2025
12:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo on Facebook shows ping pong ball sized hail. time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Rolling Hills, IN
1.00″ hail
Apr 2, 2025
12:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fort Wayne, IN
1.50″ hail
Jun 10, 2020
8:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: PING PONG BALL (1.50 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Wallen, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 10, 2020
6:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Fort Wayne, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2019
2:13 AM UTC
Hail report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Fort Wayne, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2019
1:52 AM UTC
Hail report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: NUMEROUS REPORTS OF DIME TO QUARTER SIZED HAIL FROM AROUND FORT WAYNE.
NWS Hail Report Location: Fort Wayne, IN
2.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2019
1:48 AM UTC
Hail report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Fort Wayne, IN
1.25″ hail
Jun 2, 2019
1:46 AM UTC
Hail report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WPTA ABC 21 STATION. QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Fort Wayne, 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 Fort Wayne, IN

30 reports
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65 mph
Sep 16, 2026
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter indicated they measured it on a handheld device. KSMD gusted to 43 kts nearby.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ese Wallen, IN
54 mph
Aug 11, 2026
5:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KFWA Fort Wayne International Ap.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ene Nine Mile, IN
56 mph
Aug 11, 2026
5:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reported by Trained Spotter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Fort Wayne, IN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power is out.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw Rolling Hills, IN
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2026
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 inch diameter limb downed on Scott Avenue. No information on health of the limb.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Fort Wayne, IN
59 mph
Aug 9, 2026
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KSMD 1 SE Wallen.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Se Wallen, IN
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2026
10:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1-2 ft diameter healthy tree limb downed on a vehicle on Swinney Ave.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wsw Fort Wayne, IN
67 mph
Aug 9, 2026
10:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KFWA Fort Wayne International Ap.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ene Nine Mile, IN
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2026
10:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne Rolling Hills, IN
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2026
10:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: mPing report of tree uprooted. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Rolling Hills, IN
73 mph
Aug 9, 2026
10:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Fort Wayne, IN
70 mph
Jun 12, 2026
3:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Nine Mile, IN
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: tree snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Rolling Hills, IN
58 mph
Apr 3, 2026
1:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KFWA Fort Wayne International Ap.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Nine Mile, IN
61 mph
Mar 31, 2026
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Fort Wayne, 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 Fort Wayne, IN

7 reports
F2 category
May 26, 2001
5:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down as as F1 at the Northcrest shopping mall on the northwest sideof Fort Wayne. Damaged to mall and surrounding businesses. Cars flipped over in parking lot withone person injured. Tornado then briefly lifted and touched down one half mile to the northeastas an F2. Extensive damage to the Papermill subdivision with F2 damage to two homes, anoffice complex, a retirement home, and a steeple torn off a church. One injury at the retirement home and one in the subdivision. Tornado proceeded northeast with F0-F1 damage to the Concordia Seminary and adjacent structures before the tornado lifted on the northeast side of the Seminary grounds.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Ft Wayne, IN
F0 category
May 26, 2001
5:35 PM EST
Tornado report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown knocked down large trees and power lines. Some roof damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Ft Wayne, IN
F2 category
Oct 8, 1992
6:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1 category
Mar 28, 1985
5:04 PM CST
Tornado report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1 category
Apr 10, 1978
2:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1 category
May 10, 1973
1:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1 category
May 14, 1972
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County · 121,527 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

Fort Wayne, IN area census snapshot

People & households
Population266,235
Households109,604
Housing units117,692
Income
Median household income$60,293
$100k+ households34.5%
$150k+ households11.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached80,742
Attached single-family3,606
Small multifamily16,900
Large multifamily13,679
Mobile homes2,709
Housing mix
Single-family share68.6%
Attached-home share3.1%
Multifamily share26.0%
Mobile-home share2.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied68,203
Renter-occupied41,401
Vacant units8,088
Home value & age
Median home value$169,700
Owner homes $300k+12.9%
Owner homes $500k+2.3%
Owner homes $750k+0.7%
Median year built1971
Older-home share64.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars101,874
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 123 hail, 277 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near Fort Wayne, IN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 16, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Fort Wayne?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Fort Wayne, IN is 2.00″. It was reported near Fort Wayne, IN on June 2, 2019.

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

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

I am selling a home in Fort Wayne — 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 Fort Wayne address?

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