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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near French Lick, IN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near French Lick, IN from June 7, 1990 through August 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
34
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  French Lick, IN · 1990–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near French Lick, IN

17 reports
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2.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2026
6:37 PM UTC
Hail report for French Lick, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple reports of hail up to two inches in diameter were received from around French Lick.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Sw French Lick, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2025
8:43 PM UTC
Hail report for French Lick, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report - Quarter (1.00 in.) hail near South County Road 490 West.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Greenbrier, IN
2.75″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
9:24 PM UTC
Hail report for French Lick, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: French Lick, IN
2.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
8:56 PM UTC
Hail report for French Lick, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture relayed from social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: French Lick, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
8:55 PM UTC
Hail report for French Lick, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: at the French Lick Resort.
NWS Hail Report Location: French Lick, IN
1.75″ hail
Mar 28, 2016
12:01 AM UTC
Hail report for French Lick, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: French Lick, IN
2.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2012
5:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for French Lick, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law enforcement reported baseball sized hail near the French Lick Municipal Airport.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SW French Lick Muni Arp, IN
1.25″ hail
Mar 15, 2012
2:44 PM EST-5
Hail report for French Lick, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.5 N Elon, IN
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2011
4:23 PM EST-5
Hail report for French Lick, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.41 NE Elon, IN
0.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2009
2:51 PM EST-5
Hail report for French Lick, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SSE French Lick, IN
0.88″ hail
Jun 5, 2007
12:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for French Lick, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N French Lick, IN
0.75″ hail
Apr 3, 2007
4:03 PM EST-5
Hail report for French Lick, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N French Lick, IN
0.75″ hail
May 24, 2006
8:53 PM EST
Hail report for French Lick, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: French Lick, IN
0.75″ hail
May 1, 2003
3:06 PM EST
Hail report for French Lick, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: French Lick, IN
0.75″ hail
Feb 27, 1999
5:10 PM EST
Hail report for French Lick, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail fell in French Lick
NWS Hail Report Location: French Lick, 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 French Lick, IN

30 reports
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53 mph
Aug 27, 2026
3:22 AM UTC
Wind report for French Lick, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: French Lick Municipal Airport recorded a 53 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ssw French Lick, IN
UNK mph
Apr 27, 2026
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for French Lick, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down just south of French Lick along SR 145.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE French Lick, IN
59 mph
Aug 19, 2025
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for French Lick, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW French Lick, IN
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2024
4:50 PM UTC
Wind report for French Lick, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down reported by dispatch.
NWS Wind Report Location: French Lick, IN
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2023
4:45 AM UTC
Wind report for French Lick, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees fallen on road and vehicles.
NWS Wind Report Location: French Lick, IN
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2019
11:54 PM UTC
Wind report for French Lick, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS DOWNED AT A RESIDENCE ON COUNTY ROAD 760 S.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Greenbrier, IN
67 mph
Aug 15, 2018
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for French Lick, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FRENCH LICK ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW French Lick, IN
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2017
5:31 AM UTC
Wind report for French Lick, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN...POWER POLE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E French Lick, IN
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2017
5:31 AM UTC
Wind report for French Lick, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN...POWER POLE DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E French Lick, IN
UNK mph
Jun 15, 2016
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for French Lick, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 170 PEOPLE WITHOUT POWER 2-3 HOURS... TREES DOWN ACROSS POWER LINES... LINES AND POLES BROKEN .
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N French Lick, IN
UNK mph
Mar 28, 2016
12:28 AM UTC
Wind report for French Lick, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF TORN OFF OF A GAS STATION
NWS Wind Report Location: French Lick, IN
60 mph
Apr 7, 2015
3:17 PM EST-5
Wind report for French Lick, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The public reported several trees down 1 mile east of Elon.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.28 ENE Elon, IN
60 mph
Oct 26, 2010
9:05 AM EST-5
Wind report for French Lick, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles were broken.
NWS Wind Report Location: N French Lick, IN
60 mph
Jul 17, 2010
7:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for French Lick, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A barn was destroyed and numerous trees were downed between Paoli and Prospect. Power outages were also reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Abbey Dell, IN
60 mph
Jul 17, 2010
2:00 AM EST-5
Wind report for French Lick, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were down across the city of French Lick.
NWS Wind Report Location: N French Lick, 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 French Lick, IN

3 reports
UNK category
Aug 10, 2023
4:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for French Lick, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Damage Survey confirms an EF1 tornado with 107 mph winds and 0.98 miles long and 40 yards wide occurred south of French Lick. See PNS for more details.
NWS Tornado Report Location: French Lick, IN
EF1 category
Apr 19, 2011
10:40 PM EST-5
Tornado report for French Lick, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with wind speeds up to 110 mph. This tornado touched down near the intersection of Indiana 145 and Base Line Road, where it destroyed a metal-roofed barn. Trees were uprooted and snapped. At a house on Base Line Road the front porch was ripped off and deposited in the back yard. A cluster of large, tall evergreens was snapped off and strewn chaotically in all directions.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.8 W Greenbrier, IN
EF1 category
Apr 19, 2011
10:40 PM EST-5
Tornado report for French Lick, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey confirmed an EF1 tornado with estimated wind speed up to 100 mph. This tornado touched down just west of Tony's Marina near Indiana 145. Trees were uprooted and snapped. A large metal barn with cinder block walls was destroyed. The tornado then crossed Route 145 and moved in to Tony's Marina. Three metal outbuildings were damaged or destroyed. One of the buildings had its doors blown in...another had its metal roof peeled back...and the third was leveled and blown 300 yards downwind. Trees were uprooted in a convergent pattern. Some trees fell on power poles, causing the poles to snap. A pontoon boat was flipped over.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.8 N Newton Stewart, 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

French Lick, IN area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,790
Households870
Housing units1,012
Income
Median household income$54,412
$100k+ households33.8%
$150k+ households17.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached727
Attached single-family5
Small multifamily108
Large multifamily87
Mobile homes85
Housing mix
Single-family share71.8%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share19.3%
Mobile-home share8.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied580
Renter-occupied290
Vacant units142
Home value & age
Median home value$79,600
Owner homes $300k+2.2%
Owner homes $500k+1.0%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built1955
Older-home share82.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars788
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 17 hail, 34 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near French Lick, IN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in French Lick?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near French Lick, IN is 2.75″. It was reported near French Lick, IN on June 25, 2023.

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

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

I am selling a home in French Lick — 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 French Lick address?

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