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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Kent, IN from October 7, 1965 through April 7, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 47138 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
2
Wind Reports
14
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Kent, IN · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 7, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Kent, IN

2 reports
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2.25″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
5:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Kent, IN
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Volga, IN
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2016
10:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Kent, IN
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HWY 56 ON THE SCOTT AND JEFFERSON COUNTY LINE REPORTS OF HALF AN INCH TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Blocher, 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 Kent, IN

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UNK mph
Apr 7, 2025
4:01 AM UTC
Wind report for Kent, IN
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down on the 2400 block of Rogers Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Wakefield, IN
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2023
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Kent, IN
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down along Deputy Pike Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Volga, IN
UNK mph
Mar 3, 2023
8:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Kent, IN
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THE 9000 BLOCK OF WEST STATE ROAD 56 RECEIVED WIDESPREAD DAMAGE. A HOUSE WAS PUSHED OFF ITS BLOCK FOUNDATION. A GARAGE LOST ITS DOOR AND ROOF. DEBRIS IS SCATTERED IN A WOODED AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Kent, IN
UNK mph
May 20, 2022
12:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Kent, IN
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMERGENCY MANAGER RELAYED REPORT OF POWER LINES DOWN NEAR SMYRNA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Wirt, IN
UNK mph
May 20, 2022
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Kent, IN
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL MEDIUM SIZED TREES WERE SNAPPED ALONG NORTH SPRY ROAD... JUST NORTHEAST OF DEPUTY... IN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Wakefield, IN
UNK mph
Mar 20, 2020
8:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Kent, IN
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON STATE ROAD 56 NEAR SOUTH 1000 WEST ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Kent, IN
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2019
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Kent, IN
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ALONG SR 62 AND SR 356.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Kent, IN
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2018
6:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Kent, IN
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE BLEW DOWN ON STATE ROAD 56 EAST OF STATE ROAD 3.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Blocher, IN
UNK mph
Mar 4, 2017
11:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Kent, IN
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BRICK HOME NEAR ROGERS ROAD AND CHICKEN RUN ROAD IS COMPLETELY MISSING ITS ROOF. THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR HAS HALF ITS ROOF MISSING. TREES IN THE AREA ARE DAMAGED. .
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Wakefield, IN
60 mph
Aug 9, 2012
3:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for Kent, IN
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Lexington, Kentucky broadcast media reported that thunderstorm winds toppled a tree onto a house just northeast of Lexington, Indiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.58 WSW Kent, IN
60 mph
Jun 19, 2011
7:33 AM EST-5
Wind report for Kent, IN
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees were downed along State Highway 56 just east of the Scott County Line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.76 WSW Kent, IN
58 mph
Jan 29, 2008
8:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for Kent, IN
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees and power lines.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.33 W Wakefield, IN
58 mph
Jun 22, 2006
5:00 PM EST
Wind report for Kent, IN
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kent, IN
UNK mph
May 19, 1987
2:15 PM CST
Wind report for Kent, IN
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Kent, IN

4 reports
UNK category
Mar 3, 2023
8:29 PM UTC
Tornado report for Kent, IN
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN LOUISVILLE CONDUCTED A STORM DAMAGE ASSESSMENT SURVEY FOR THE MARCH 3RD TORNADO THAT HIT HALFWAY BETWEEN HANOVER AND LEXINGTON... IN. THE TORNADO INITIALLY TOUCHED DOWN NEAR FORD ROAD... WHICH IS JUST SOUTH OF SR-56. DRONE VIDEO SHOWED TREES SNAPPED... TWISTED... AND UPROOTED AND LAYING IN MULTIPLE DIRECTIONS. THE TORNADO DID THE MOST DAMAGE BETWEEN 9011 TO 8904 SR 56. SIX OUTBUILDINGS AND OLDER BARNS WERE SEVERELY DAMAGED OR DESTROYED. A BRICK HOME SUSTAINED SIGNIFICANT ROOF DAMAGE... HAD WINDOWS BUSTED... AND TV ANTENNA SNAPPED FACING A WESTERLY DIRECTION. MOST OF THE DAMAGED TREES ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF SR 56 WERE FACING FROM THE WEST NORTHWEST TO THE NORTHERLY DIRECTION. WINDS WERE ESTIMATED TO BE 90-95 MPH WITH A WIDTH OF 100 YARDS. ON THE NORTH SIDE OF SR 56... A WELL-BUILT WOODEN HOME HAD SEVERAL WINDOWS BLOWN OUT... AND THE HOUSE FOUNDATION SHIFTED SEVERAL INCHES. A SUV HAD ALL ITS WINDOWS BLOWN OUT... AND LOOKED LIKE IT HAD BEEN SHELLED WITH DEBRIS. SEVERAL OUTB
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Kent, IN
F2 category
Apr 5, 1985
3:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Kent, IN
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F4 category
Apr 3, 1974
2:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Kent, IN
Jefferson County · 10,210 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F2 category
Oct 7, 1965
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Kent, IN
Jefferson County · 10,210 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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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 2 hail, 14 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Kent, IN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 7, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Kent?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Kent, IN is 2.25″. It was reported near Volga, IN on March 14, 2024.

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

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

I am selling a home in Kent — 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 Kent address?

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