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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Napoleon, IN from April 29, 1970 through August 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
7
Wind Reports
25
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Napoleon, IN · 1970–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Napoleon, IN

7 reports
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1.75″ hail
Apr 29, 2017
3:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Napoleon, IN
Ripley County · 9,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GLASS IN GREENHOUSE SHATTERED BY ESTIMATED GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Napoleon, IN
1.75″ hail
Apr 29, 2017
12:21 AM UTC
Hail report for Napoleon, IN
Ripley County · 9,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Napoleon, IN
1.25″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
6:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Napoleon, IN
Ripley County · 9,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.82 SW Napoleon, IN
1.75″ hail
May 18, 2006
1:11 PM EST
Hail report for Napoleon, IN
Ripley County · 9,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Napoleon, IN
2.00″ hail
Apr 14, 2006
10:21 PM EST
Hail report for Napoleon, IN
Ripley County · 9,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball to hen egg size hail fell across the northwest part of the county.
NWS Hail Report Location: Napoleon, IN
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2006
4:55 PM EST
Hail report for Napoleon, IN
Ripley County · 9,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Napoleon, IN
0.75″ hail
Jun 12, 1994
6:26 PM EST
Hail report for Napoleon, IN
Ripley County · 9,896 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Napoleon, 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 Napoleon, IN

25 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
7:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Napoleon, IN
Ripley County · 9,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down at 700N and Finks.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Se Napoleon, IN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
7:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Napoleon, IN
Ripley County · 9,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects date of previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 SE Napoleon. Trees down at 700N and Finks.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Se Napoleon, IN
UNK mph
Mar 11, 2026
1:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Napoleon, IN
Ripley County · 9,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down - blocking roadway - power lines involved.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Napoleon, IN
UNK mph
Jun 26, 2025
5:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Napoleon, IN
Ripley County · 9,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pictures showing barn destroyed on County Road 800 North. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Napoleon, IN
UNK mph
Mar 31, 2025
12:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Napoleon, IN
Ripley County · 9,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees downed... along with some property damage near County Road 800 N and Old Michigan Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Napoleon, IN
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
5:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Napoleon, IN
Ripley County · 9,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power pole snapped near cemetery. Time estimated from RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Napoleon, IN
UNK mph
May 8, 2024
1:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Napoleon, IN
Ripley County · 9,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near Finks Road and County Road 700 North near Osgood. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Napoleon, IN
UNK mph
May 21, 2022
8:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Napoleon, IN
Ripley County · 9,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL POWER POLES DOWNED ALONG US ROUTE 421 BETWEEN W COUNTY ROAD 1050 N AND THE DECATUR COUNTY LINE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Napoleon, IN
UNK mph
May 31, 2018
7:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Napoleon, IN
Ripley County · 9,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWNED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Napoleon, IN
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2016
5:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Napoleon, IN
Ripley County · 9,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWNED IN THE NAPOLEON AREA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Napoleon, IN
58 mph
Jul 17, 2015
5:25 PM EST-5
Wind report for Napoleon, IN
Ripley County · 9,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A large tree was downed near the intersection of Old Michigan Road and W County Road 650 N.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.08 S Napoleon, IN
58 mph
May 21, 2014
5:08 PM EST-5
Wind report for Napoleon, IN
Ripley County · 9,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree and one tree limb were knocked down by a thunderstorm wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Napoleon, IN
58 mph
Jul 23, 2013
2:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for Napoleon, IN
Ripley County · 9,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down on a road in Napoleon due to thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: .21 NNE Napoleon, IN
58 mph
May 23, 2011
5:34 PM EST-5
Wind report for Napoleon, IN
Ripley County · 9,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A barn was destroyed and numerous trees were reported down due to damaging thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Napoleon, IN
70 mph
Jun 15, 2010
7:16 PM EST-5
Wind report for Napoleon, IN
Ripley County · 9,896 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Three barn doors were blown off in addition to numerous large tree limbs and trees that were blown down due to damaging thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Napoleon, 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 Napoleon, IN

3 reports
UNK category
Apr 8, 2025
12:02 AM UTC
Tornado report for Napoleon, IN
Ripley County · 9,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS damage survey confirmed an EF1 tornado southwest of Sunman... Indiana. Estimated max winds of 90mph... with a path length of 4.8 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 E Napoleon, IN
UNK category
Mar 30, 2025
11:54 PM UTC
Tornado report for Napoleon, IN
Ripley County · 9,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado downed a few trees and caused minor home damage near Napoleon.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Napoleon, IN
EF1 category
Feb 20, 2014
10:14 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Napoleon, IN
Ripley County · 9,896 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado first touched down near a mobile home on North Finks Road just north of West County Road 700 North. The mobile home was moved up to 15 feet off its foundation and in the process this knocked down two brick walls that were two feet high. Windows were blown out on three sides of the mobile home. Major roof damage also occurred to the home. Insulation from this mobile home covered the east facing side of the structure, indicating strong rotating winds. Two small trees were snapped east of the home. Based on the damage surveyed, this portion of the tornado path had maximum estimated wind speeds of 90 miles per hour. Just before the tornado lifted, two pole barns were damaged. The southeast corner of the first barn completely collapsed. Some siding was missing on all four sides of this barn. The second barn, located just south of the first barn, had 20 to 30 percent of the roof missing and 10 to 20 percent of the siding missing on three of its sides. On the south side of this barn, up to 40 percent of the siding was missing. The damage surveyed along this portion of the track was indicative of an EF0 tornado with 70 mile per hour winds.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.79 ESE Napoleon, 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

Napoleon, IN area census snapshot

People & households
Population247
Households128
Housing units128
Income
Median household income$58,750
$100k+ households32.8%
$150k+ households1.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached71
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily33
Large multifamily15
Mobile homes9
Housing mix
Single-family share55.5%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share37.5%
Mobile-home share7.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied63
Renter-occupied65
Vacant units0
Home value & age
Median home value$156,300
Owner homes $300k+4.8%
Owner homes $500k+3.2%
Owner homes $750k+3.2%
Median year built1974
Older-home share60.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars123
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 7 hail, 25 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Napoleon, 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 Napoleon?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Napoleon, IN is 2.00″. It was reported near Napoleon, IN on April 14, 2006.

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

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

I am selling a home in Napoleon — 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 Napoleon address?

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