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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Lafayette, IN from June 10, 1963 through June 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 47901 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
39
Wind Reports
114
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lafayette, IN · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Lafayette, IN

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 10, 2026
10:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Lafayette, IN
1.50″ hail
Apr 10, 2017
1:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Lafayette, IN
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2017
1:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Lafayette, IN
1.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2017
1:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSE Lafayette, IN
0.75″ hail
Jul 17, 2015
3:04 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Aretz Arpt, IN
0.88″ hail
Jun 8, 2015
7:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .62 SW Eastwich, IN
2.00″ hail
Aug 25, 2014
5:36 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An out of town meteorologist reported pea sized hail with occasional 2-inch hailstones.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Lafayette, IN
0.88″ hail
Aug 25, 2014
5:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.77 SSE Lafayette, IN
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2013
3:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 SSE Meadowbrook, IN
0.88″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
12:11 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Lafayette, IN
1.00″ hail
Aug 24, 2011
8:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .53 E East Yard, IN
0.75″ hail
Aug 13, 2011
6:34 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Lafayette, IN
1.00″ hail
Aug 13, 2011
6:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Lafayette, IN
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2011
8:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Lafayette, IN
0.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2009
4:03 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Penny sized hail was observed on the south side of Lafayette.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, IN

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UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
1:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed large tree onto 9th Street. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Lafayette, IN
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2026
7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture of several tree limbs downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Lafayette, IN
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2025
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds caused large oak tree to collapse on powerline... causing power outage. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Lafayette, IN
70 mph
Mar 30, 2025
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three trees blown down by thunderstorm winds measured at 70 mph by an anemometer at the site.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Lafayette, IN
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2025
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three trees blown down by thunderstorm winds measured at 70 mph by an anemometer at the site.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ENE Lafayette, IN
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2023
7:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pictures of large tree limbs down across southern portions of Lafayette. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Lafayette, IN
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2023
7:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees reported down in Lafayette. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Lafayette, IN
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
10:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FIFTY HOMES OR BUSINESSES WITHOUT POWER. REPORTED FROM DUKE ENERGY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Lafayette, IN
63 mph
Aug 10, 2020
10:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lafayette, IN
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2019
6:21 PM UTC
Wind report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: UTILITY LINES DOWN ACROSS ROAD AT ELSTON ROAD AND OLD US 231.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Lafayette, IN
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2019
6:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE LIMBS DOWN ON THIRD STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lafayette, IN
60 mph
Aug 20, 2019
6:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LOCATED JUST WEST OF TEAL AND 52. SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZE LIMBS DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Lafayette, IN
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2019
6:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZE TREE LIMBS DOWN JUST WEST OF TEAL AND 52.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Lafayette, IN
60 mph
Jun 5, 2019
6:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Lafayette, IN
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2019
6:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THREE PICTURES RECEIVED OF LARGE TREE LIMBS THAT HAD FALLEN ON CARS NEAR BRADY LANE. NUMEROUS OTHER PICTURES OF TREE DAMAGE AROUND LAFAYETTE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Lafayette, 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 Lafayette, IN

8 reports
UNK category
Mar 31, 2016
8:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: CAPTURED ON VIDEO A BRIEF TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN 3.5 MILES SOUTHEAST OF LAFAYETTE AT WABASH NATIONAL TRAILERS. A GUARD SHACK WAS DESTROYED...A CAR ROLLED OVER AND CONSTRUCTION TRAILER WAS DAMAGED AND NEARLY ROLLED OVER. TORNADO ESTIMATED TO BE AN EF1 WITH WIND SPEEDS NEAR 100 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SSE Lafayette, IN
F0 category
Jun 11, 2003
6:47 PM EST
Tornado report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Lafayette, IN
F1 category
Jun 24, 1981
7:47 PM CST
Tornado report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F2 category
Jun 7, 1980
4:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1 category
Apr 23, 1978
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F2 category
Apr 10, 1978
12:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F2 category
Apr 1, 1974
4:32 PM CST
Tornado report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F2 category
Mar 19, 1971
2:03 AM CST
Tornado report for Lafayette, IN
Tippecanoe County · 46,824 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

Lafayette, IN area census snapshot

People & households
Population70,650
Households32,043
Housing units33,911
Income
Median household income$52,946
$100k+ households29.7%
$150k+ households7.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached19,482
Attached single-family1,081
Small multifamily8,584
Large multifamily4,285
Mobile homes438
Housing mix
Single-family share57.5%
Attached-home share3.2%
Multifamily share38.0%
Mobile-home share1.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied15,246
Renter-occupied16,797
Vacant units1,868
Home value & age
Median home value$157,600
Owner homes $300k+10.8%
Owner homes $500k+1.9%
Owner homes $750k+0.7%
Median year built1970
Older-home share60.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars28,476
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 39 hail, 114 wind, and 8 tornado reports in and near Lafayette, IN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lafayette?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Lafayette, IN is 2.00″. It was reported near .69 S Lafayette, IN on August 25, 2014.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lafayette — 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 Lafayette address?

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