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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near La Porte, IN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near La Porte, IN from March 3, 1955 through August 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
30
Wind Reports
95
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  La Porte, IN · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near La Porte, IN

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2026
11:58 PM UTC
Hail report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW La Porte, IN
1.00″ hail
May 24, 2024
8:05 PM UTC
Hail report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects time of previous hail report from La Porte. Public report of quarter size hail in La Porte. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: La Porte, IN
1.00″ hail
May 24, 2024
7:54 PM UTC
Hail report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of quarter size hail in La Porte.
NWS Hail Report Location: La Porte, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 27, 2019
3:23 AM UTC
Hail report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW La Porte, IN
1.00″ hail
Jul 29, 2016
7:20 PM UTC
Hail report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: La Porte, IN
1.00″ hail
Jul 29, 2016
6:20 PM UTC
Hail report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: La Porte, IN
0.75″ hail
Oct 7, 2014
2:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SW Belfast, IN
1.00″ hail
Jul 2, 2011
2:48 PM CST-6
Hail report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NW La Porte Arpt, IN
1.00″ hail
Jul 2, 2011
2:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.24 NE Door Vlg, IN
0.75″ hail
May 11, 2011
5:56 PM CST-6
Hail report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N La Porte, IN
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2011
3:22 PM CST-6
Hail report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.24 NE La Porte, IN
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2011
3:20 PM CST-6
Hail report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N La Porte, IN
0.88″ hail
Apr 26, 2007
3:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.14 NNW Monroe Manor, IN
0.75″ hail
Jun 10, 2005
6:15 PM EST
Hail report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: La Porte, IN
0.75″ hail
Aug 17, 2004
6:50 PM EST
Hail report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: La Porte, 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 La Porte, IN

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:40 PM UTC
Wind report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down in La Porte. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Porte, IN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:40 PM UTC
Wind report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread tree damage in La Porte. Numerous trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Porte, IN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:40 PM UTC
Wind report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wendys sign blown out.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W La Porte, IN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:40 PM UTC
Wind report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down at a home along Route 2 west of La Porte. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ne La Porte, IN
60 mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:40 PM UTC
Wind report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Small tree limbs down and estimated 60 mph wind gusts. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N La Porte, IN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:35 PM UTC
Wind report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down across railroad tracks east of La Porte.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene La Porte, IN
58 mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:35 PM UTC
Wind report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KPPO La Porte.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ssw La Porte, IN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:34 PM UTC
Wind report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs of 3-6 inch diameter snapped off. Appear healthy.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Porte, IN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:34 PM UTC
Wind report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell onto a garage_ causing garage and side door to bow out.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Porte, IN
58 mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:34 PM UTC
Wind report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Porte, IN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:30 PM UTC
Wind report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several 1-1.5 ft diameter trees downed on a truck. No injuries reported. A couple of the trees were snapped off. Trees appear healthy-no visible rotting.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W La Porte, IN
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
6:55 PM UTC
Wind report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down onto a car in La Porte. No known injuries. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Porte, IN
UNK mph
May 18, 2026
5:07 PM UTC
Wind report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branches downed. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: La Porte, IN
UNK mph
May 18, 2026
5:05 PM UTC
Wind report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several reports of trees down in La Porte IN vicinity and heading into La Porte... IN on US Route 35. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE La Porte, IN
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
7:49 PM UTC
Wind report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KPPO La Porte.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW La Porte, 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 La Porte, IN

7 reports
F0 category
Aug 25, 2001
6:45 PM EST
Tornado report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado touched down in a field approximately 3 miles southwest of the city of La Porte near the intersection of County Roads 400 South and 500 West. The only damage was to corn and beans.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW La Porte, IN
F0 category
Aug 16, 1997
7:30 PM EST
Tornado report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A short and narrow tornado tore a path through a corn field.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 ESE La Porte, IN
F0 category
Oct 6, 1979
1:36 PM CST
Tornado report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1 category
Apr 25, 1965
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F2 category
May 21, 1960
8:09 PM CST
Tornado report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F2 category
Mar 14, 1957
7:10 PM CST
Tornado report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1 category
Mar 3, 1955
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for La Porte, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 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

La Porte, IN area census snapshot

People & households
Population22,125
Households8,876
Housing units9,946
Income
Median household income$59,862
$100k+ households32.1%
$150k+ households11.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,708
Attached single-family403
Small multifamily1,718
Large multifamily976
Mobile homes141
Housing mix
Single-family share67.4%
Attached-home share4.1%
Multifamily share27.1%
Mobile-home share1.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,579
Renter-occupied3,297
Vacant units1,070
Home value & age
Median home value$143,800
Owner homes $300k+5.0%
Owner homes $500k+0.9%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1954
Older-home share81.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,217
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 30 hail, 95 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near La Porte, IN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 11, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in La Porte?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near La Porte, IN is 2.75″. It was reported near La Porte, IN on March 27, 1991.

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

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

I am selling a home in La Porte — 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 La Porte address?

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