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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Garrett, IN from July 28, 1956 through August 9, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
7
Wind Reports
19
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Garrett, IN · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 9, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Garrett, IN

7 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 15, 2018
2:53 AM UTC
Hail report for Garrett, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Garrett, IN
1.75″ hail
May 15, 2018
2:53 AM UTC
Hail report for Garrett, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Garrett, IN
0.75″ hail
May 9, 2003
11:04 PM EST
Hail report for Garrett, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Garrett, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2000
6:20 PM EST
Hail report for Garrett, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Garrett, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 1991
7:21 PM CST
Hail report for Garrett, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IN
1.75″ hail
Mar 28, 1985
4:38 PM CST
Hail report for Garrett, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IN
1.75″ hail
Jun 20, 1975
7:00 PM CST
Hail report for Garrett, 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 Garrett, IN

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55 mph
Aug 9, 2026
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Garrett, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KGWB Auburn Dekalb Co.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ese Saint Johns, IN
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2025
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Garrett, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to billboard near I69.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Saint Johns, IN
59 mph
Aug 29, 2022
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Garrett, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION KGWB AUBURN DEKALB C.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Saint Johns, IN
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2022
8:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Garrett, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SILVER SCREEN OUTDOOR MOVIE THEATER HAS 1/2 THE SCREEN TORN OUT ON SR 8 NORTH OF GARRETT INDIANA. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Garrett, IN
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2021
9:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Garrett, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED TREES VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Garrett, IN
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2021
12:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Garrett, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE IN ROADWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Garrett, IN
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Garrett, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES AND LARGE BRANCHES ACROSS SR 327 BETWEEN CR56 AND CR64. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Butler Center, IN
60 mph
May 15, 2018
2:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Garrett, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ESTIMATED 60 MPH WIND GUST WITH OUTFLOW FROM THE STORM. NO DAMAGE VISIBLE AT THIS TIME.
NWS Wind Report Location: Garrett, IN
60 mph
Mar 1, 2017
7:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Garrett, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL POWER LINES DOWNED IN THE AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Garrett, IN
63 mph
May 27, 2015
12:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for Garrett, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter reported a one to two foot diameter tree branch as well as a sign were blown down near the intersection of County Road 15 and Highway 8.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.48 NNE Garrett, IN
63 mph
Oct 18, 2007
10:46 PM EST-5
Wind report for Garrett, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Garrett, IN
63 mph
Jul 26, 2005
4:40 PM EST
Wind report for Garrett, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large sycamore tree was snapped off about 25 feet off the ground. Large branches in the area were also blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Garrett, IN
58 mph
Jul 25, 2005
10:30 AM EST
Wind report for Garrett, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several power lines and tree limbs were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Garrett, IN
63 mph
May 21, 2004
1:30 PM EST
Wind report for Garrett, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement reported trees down in Garrett.
NWS Wind Report Location: Garrett, IN
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2001
2:03 AM EST
Wind report for Garrett, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mobile home blown off foundation. Roof damage to some homes.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Garrett, 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 Garrett, IN

3 reports
F1 category
Jun 14, 2000
6:06 PM EST
Tornado report for Garrett, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Once the previous tornado lifted up into the clouds, the thunderstorm cell moved northeast when this second tornado touched down and followed a skipping path near CR 60. The tornado reached the ground about 3 times. The tornado touched down first in a forested area and knocked down many trees. It then lifted and dropped down again in a residential area about a quarter mile away. There was much damage to houses and barns. A window was broken and a downspout torn off of a house. A satellite dish was twisted and bent while a television antenna was knocked off of a roof. Several trees were snapped and knocked onto power lines before the tornado lifted. It touched down a third time less than a quarter mile away. Trees were knocked down; two of them fell on automobiles. Damage was also seen in fields with corn plants being bent or uprooted. The tornado then lifted back up into the clouds.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ESE Butler Center, IN
F2 category
Jun 14, 2000
6:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Garrett, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down on CR 64, one half mile west of Indian Springs Camp Ground. Trees and power lines were knocked down and many were snapped and uprooted. Extensive roof damage occurred to houses in the area. A barn was damaged with much of its roof torn off and outbuildings were either damaged or destroyed. The tornado then lifted back into its parent cloud.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Butler Center, IN
F0 category
Jun 4, 1973
1:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Garrett, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 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

Garrett, IN area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,540
Households2,703
Housing units2,911
Income
Median household income$65,611
$100k+ households33.4%
$150k+ households8.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,359
Attached single-family38
Small multifamily332
Large multifamily72
Mobile homes110
Housing mix
Single-family share81.0%
Attached-home share1.3%
Multifamily share13.9%
Mobile-home share3.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,236
Renter-occupied467
Vacant units208
Home value & age
Median home value$142,800
Owner homes $300k+6.4%
Owner homes $500k+1.7%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1972
Older-home share58.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,581
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 7 hail, 19 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Garrett, 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 Garrett?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Garrett, IN is 1.75″. It was reported near Garrett, IN on May 15, 2018.

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

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

I am selling a home in Garrett — 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 Garrett address?

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