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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Letts, IN from June 13, 1958 through March 23, 2022, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
3
Wind Reports
19
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Letts, IN · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 23, 2022

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Letts, IN

3 reports
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1.25″ hail
Mar 23, 2022
5:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Letts, IN
Decatur County · 9,632 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Letts, IN
0.75″ hail
Jun 30, 2015
1:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Letts, IN
Decatur County · 9,632 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Lots of dime sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.07 E Letts, IN
0.75″ hail
Apr 7, 2006
4:40 PM EST
Hail report for Letts, IN
Decatur County · 9,632 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Letts, 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 Letts, IN

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100 mph
Jun 18, 2019
12:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Letts, IN
Decatur County · 9,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STORM SURVEY FOUND DAMAGE TO A FEW FARMS NEAR COUNTY ROAD 700 SOUTH BETWEEN COUNTY ROADS 1000 WEST AND 700 WEST. THE MOST EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO A PROPERTY OCCURRED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF COUNTY ROADS 700 SOUTH AND 800 WEST WITH COMPLETE DESTRUCTION OF A DETACHED GARAGE. DEBRIS FROM THE GARAGE AND OTHER STRUCTURES ON THE PROPERTY WERE CARRIED DOWNSTREAM TO THE E/NE NEARLY A MILE. ALL DAMAGE WAS KNOCKED OVER TO THE EAST-NORTHEAST IN THE DIRECTION THE STORM MOVED AND WAS CLASSIFIED AS STRAIGHT LINE WIND DAMAGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Hartsville, IN
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2019
1:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Letts, IN
Decatur County · 9,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SIGNIFICANT ROOF DAMAGE REPORTED AT 7379 SOUTH COUNTRY ROAD 900 WEST. RELAYED REPORT BY N9ITH. TIME INDICATED IS TIME REPORT WAS RECEIVED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Forest Hill, IN
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2019
12:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Letts, IN
Decatur County · 9,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MAJOR DAMAGE AT HULSBOSCH DAIRY FARM ON 700 WEST NORTH OF 700 SOUTH...CURRENTLY PUTTING DOWN MULTIPLE COWS AND CALVES. DAMAGE ON NEARBY SHIREMAN DAIRY FARM AND THE BLAUVENT FARM. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Forest Hill, IN
UNK mph
Apr 14, 2019
6:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Letts, IN
Decatur County · 9,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF BLOWN OFF OF A TRAILER. PART OF A ROOF BLOWN OFF A BARN. SIDING PULLED OFF OF A HOUSE. TREES... ONE ONTO A CAR... AND POWER LINES WERE ALSO REPORTED DOWN SOUTH AND SOUTHWEST OF GREENSBURG. NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. MULTIPLE REPORTS OF A FUNNEL CLOUD WITH ONE OF THE REPORTS SAYING IT DID NOT TOUCH THE GROUND.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Letts, IN
UNK mph
May 31, 2018
6:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Letts, IN
Decatur County · 9,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: UTILITY LINES AND TREES/LIMBS BLOWN DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Letts, IN
64 mph
Jul 17, 2015
5:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for Letts, IN
Decatur County · 9,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were downed along Route 3 due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: .28 W Letts, IN
92 mph
May 23, 2011
5:18 PM EST-5
Wind report for Letts, IN
Decatur County · 9,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three grain bins were blown over near the intersection of South County Road 350 West and West County Road 850 South due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.81 SE Letts, IN
100 mph
Feb 5, 2008
11:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for Letts, IN
Decatur County · 9,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A microburst caused damage to numerous structures in Decatur County including a church steeple and roof, two mobile homes, three pick up trucks, trees, power lines, a school bus, two semi trailers, a barn, two businesses, a fence, and a few houses.
NWS Wind Report Location: .44 NW Letts, IN
69 mph
May 10, 2003
2:00 PM EST
Wind report for Letts, IN
Decatur County · 9,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Letts, IN
63 mph
May 17, 1999
7:28 PM EST
Wind report for Letts, IN
Decatur County · 9,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Letts, IN
UNK mph
Sep 14, 1990
1:35 PM CST
Wind report for Letts, IN
Decatur County · 9,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IN
UNK mph
May 25, 1987
5:08 PM CST
Wind report for Letts, IN
Decatur County · 9,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IN
UNK mph
Jul 26, 1984
1:40 PM CST
Wind report for Letts, IN
Decatur County · 9,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IN
UNK mph
May 24, 1971
7:40 PM CST
Wind report for Letts, IN
Decatur County · 9,632 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IN
UNK mph
Jul 22, 1968
7:00 PM CST
Wind report for Letts, IN
Decatur County · 9,632 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 Letts, IN

4 reports
UNK category
Jun 17, 2019
12:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for Letts, IN
Decatur County · 9,632 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BARN DOWN AND HOUSE DAMAGED AT 8125 W CO RD 700 S. POSSIBLE TORNADO DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Forest Hill, IN
F0 category
May 8, 1996
4:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Letts, IN
Decatur County · 9,632 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Greensburg, IN
F1 category
Jan 7, 1989
8:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Letts, IN
Decatur County · 9,632 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1 category
Feb 22, 1971
12:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Letts, IN
Decatur County · 9,632 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

Letts, IN area census snapshot

People & households
Population53
Households38
Housing units38
Income
Median household income$61,071
$100k+ households29.0%
$150k+ households--
Housing stock
Single-family detached27
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily11
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share71.1%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share29.0%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied27
Renter-occupied11
Vacant units0
Home value & age
Median home value--
Owner homes $300k+--
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1938
Older-home share100%
Vehicle context
Households with cars38
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 3 hail, 19 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Letts, IN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 23, 2022.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Letts?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Letts, IN is 1.25″. It was reported near Letts, IN on March 23, 2022.

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

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

I am selling a home in Letts — 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 Letts address?

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