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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Indianapolis city, IN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Indianapolis city, IN from March 11, 1955 through August 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 55401 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
222
Wind Reports
386
Tornado Reports
27
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Indianapolis city, IN · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Indianapolis city, IN

30 reports
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1.25″ hail
Aug 12, 2026
3:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 Nnw Boggstown, IN
0.70″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
9:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: At Eli Lilly Circle.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Monument Circle, IN
1.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
8:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Sse Indianapolis Int', IN
0.25″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
8:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Broad Ripple, IN
0.50″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
6:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Se Castleton, IN
1.25″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
9:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated by radar. Numerous reports of small hail across northern Marion County...including dime sized hail between Castleton and Yorkshire by EMA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Broad Ripple 2 Ne, IN
1.00″ hail
Jul 17, 2023
10:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Near Old National Centre 502 N New Jersey St... Indianapolis IN.
NWS Hail Report Location: Indianapolis, IN
1.00″ hail
Jul 2, 2023
8:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW New Palestine, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
8:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SW New Palestine, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2021
11:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 WSW New Palestine, IN
2.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2021
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SSE Castleton, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2021
10:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Castleton, IN
1.75″ hail
Jun 18, 2021
10:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ANOTHER CORRECTION TO PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 1 W CASTLETON. NOW ADDING THAT CARS DAMAGED IN CASTLETON SQUARE MALL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Castleton, IN
1.25″ hail
Jun 18, 2021
10:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Castleton, IN
2.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2021
10:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Castleton, 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 Indianapolis city, IN

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
6:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Downed tree around Lawton Avenue and State Avenue intersection in Indianapolis.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Se Monument Circle, IN
58 mph
Aug 11, 2026
6:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Indianapolis Int'L Airp, IN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
6:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree on Winthrop Avenue was snapped at its base next to a small one-story house and fell into it...shifting the house toward the opposite direction. Time is based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sw Broad Ripple, IN
54 mph
Aug 11, 2026
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Indianapolis Int'L Airp, IN
55 mph
Aug 11, 2026
5:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Sse Eagle Creek Reser, IN
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2026
9:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Few trees down/uprooted_ one fell on a house. Light roof damage to another house. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Monument Circle, IN
59 mph
Jul 27, 2026
10:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Indianapolis Int'L Airp, IN
UNK mph
Apr 24, 2026
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees reported on multiple houses near northside of Indianapolis. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Indianapolis, IN
UNK mph
Apr 24, 2026
8:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed at 16th Street and Montcalm. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Monument Circle, IN
UNK mph
Apr 24, 2026
8:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of wind damage and or downed trees from Military Park and IU Indy campus to east side of downtown and into near northside. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Monument Circle, IN
UNK mph
Apr 24, 2026
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on multiple homes west side of Indianapolis. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Indianapolis Int'L, IN
59 mph
Apr 24, 2026
8:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Indianapolis Int'L Airp, IN
UNK mph
Apr 24, 2026
8:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FedEx semi trailer flipped... numerous cargo containers lofted onto High School Road. Time estimated from ASOS observation.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Indianapolis Int'L, IN
58 mph
Mar 16, 2026
3:23 AM UTC
Wind report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Indianapolis, IN
58 mph
Mar 16, 2026
3:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Indianapolis Int'L Airp, 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 Indianapolis city, IN

27 reports
UNK category
Aug 1, 2026
9:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF-0 tornado with estimated peak winds of 76 mph uprooted or snapped multiples trees. A few structures also sustained minor siding damage and a truck trailer was pushed to the north denting a
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Monument Circle, IN
UNK category
Apr 9, 2020
12:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: OBSERVED FROM MANN RD AND MILLS IN 46221. LOOKING MOSTLY WEST AND SLIGHTLY NORTH. TRANSFORMERS/POWER LINES EXPLODED. NOT SURE HOW FAR AWAY IT WAS... MAYBE ABOUT 10-20 MILES AWAY. IT THREW MY DAUGHTERS BICYCLE INTO OUR GARAGE DOOR. ROARING SOUND... GREEN SKY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Camby, IN
EF0 category
Sep 1, 2012
5:41 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A downtown tower media cam caught footage of a brief 38 second tornado near 16th Street and White River. No damage was reported or observed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .56 NNE Flackville, IN
F0 category
Jun 12, 2005
7:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The remnants of Tropical Storm Arlene spawned a brief F0 tornado just south of Indianapolis along Pennsylvania Street between East Troy Avenue and East Sumner Avenue. The damage consisted of trees and limbs down, with no structural damage. Residents reported seeing the tornado as it briefly touched down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Indianapolis, IN
F3 category
Nov 22, 1992
2:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F0 category
Jul 16, 1992
6:57 PM EST
Tornado report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F0 category
Jun 17, 1992
11:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F0 category
Aug 20, 1990
12:54 PM EST
Tornado report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1 category
Sep 12, 1988
1:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1 category
Mar 10, 1986
1:55 PM EST
Tornado report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F3 category
Mar 10, 1986
1:55 PM EST
Tornado report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1 category
Apr 28, 1981
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F2 category
Jun 2, 1980
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F0 category
Jul 26, 1979
8:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F3 category
Jun 25, 1978
6:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Indianapolis city, IN
Marion County · 261,909 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

Indianapolis city (balance), IN area census snapshot

People & households
Population882,043
Households359,665
Housing units399,634
Income
Median household income$62,995
$100k+ households34.5%
$150k+ households12.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached237,393
Attached single-family32,723
Small multifamily67,591
Large multifamily57,144
Mobile homes4,692
Housing mix
Single-family share59.4%
Attached-home share8.2%
Multifamily share31.2%
Mobile-home share1.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied199,012
Renter-occupied160,653
Vacant units39,969
Home value & age
Median home value$207,000
Owner homes $300k+24.0%
Owner homes $500k+7.2%
Owner homes $750k+2.7%
Median year built1972
Older-home share59.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars329,581
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 222 hail, 386 wind, and 27 tornado reports in and near Indianapolis city, IN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Indianapolis city?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Indianapolis city, IN is 3.00″. It was reported near .87 SE Camby, IN on May 22, 2011.

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

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

I am selling a home in Indianapolis city — 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 Indianapolis city address?

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