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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near North Salem, IN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near North Salem, IN from March 20, 1976 through June 29, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
13
Wind Reports
15
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  North Salem, IN · 1976–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 29, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near North Salem, IN

13 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2013
3:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for North Salem, IN
Hendricks County · 54,414 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.66 NNW New Winchester, IN
1.75″ hail
Sep 21, 2012
6:06 PM EST-5
Hail report for North Salem, IN
Hendricks County · 54,414 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SE North Salem, IN
1.00″ hail
Sep 21, 2012
5:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for North Salem, IN
Hendricks County · 54,414 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An estimated thunderstorm wind gust of 50 mph was also observed.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SE North Salem, IN
0.75″ hail
Aug 9, 2012
7:32 PM EST-5
Hail report for North Salem, IN
Hendricks County · 54,414 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .78 SSE North Salem, IN
0.75″ hail
May 1, 2012
6:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for North Salem, IN
Hendricks County · 54,414 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .77 SSE North Salem, IN
0.75″ hail
May 1, 2012
6:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for North Salem, IN
Hendricks County · 54,414 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .77 SSE North Salem, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 2, 2012
10:51 AM EST-5
Hail report for North Salem, IN
Hendricks County · 54,414 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .77 SSE North Salem, IN
1.00″ hail
May 28, 2011
5:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for North Salem, IN
Hendricks County · 54,414 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 SE North Salem, IN
1.00″ hail
Apr 19, 2011
11:17 AM EST-5
Hail report for North Salem, IN
Hendricks County · 54,414 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .8 SSE North Salem, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 22, 2008
4:37 PM EST-5
Hail report for North Salem, IN
Hendricks County · 54,414 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: SE North Salem, IN
0.88″ hail
Apr 3, 2007
12:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for North Salem, IN
Hendricks County · 54,414 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N North Salem, IN
0.75″ hail
Apr 7, 2006
1:45 PM EST
Hail report for North Salem, IN
Hendricks County · 54,414 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: North Salem, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2005
4:13 PM EST
Hail report for North Salem, IN
Hendricks County · 54,414 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: North Salem, 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 North Salem, IN

15 reports
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63 mph
Jun 29, 2023
7:26 PM UTC
Wind report for North Salem, IN
Hendricks County · 54,414 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: North Salem, IN
UNK mph
Mar 28, 2021
2:02 AM UTC
Wind report for North Salem, IN
Hendricks County · 54,414 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF TREES UPROOTED WITH SOME FALLING ON A COUPLE OF HOUSES. DOWNED POWERLINES. REPORT TIME WAS 11:39 PM. TIME OF OCCURRENCE ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW North Salem, IN
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2017
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for North Salem, IN
Hendricks County · 54,414 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CROPS AND BUILDINGS DAMAGED.
NWS Wind Report Location: North Salem, IN
64 mph
Jun 18, 2015
1:32 PM EST-5
Wind report for North Salem, IN
Hendricks County · 54,414 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple power poles were downed at the intersection of State Route 236 and County Road 500 North due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts. Police and Fire departments responded. The wind and rain was strong, but no wind speed was reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: .47 NW Montclair, IN
60 mph
Sep 21, 2012
5:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for North Salem, IN
Hendricks County · 54,414 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A two foot diameter, healthy tree was uprooted near the intersection of State Route 236 and County Road 400 West due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: .42 SE Montclair, IN
60 mph
Sep 21, 2012
5:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for North Salem, IN
Hendricks County · 54,414 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple 4 to 6 inch diameter tree limbs were downed due to damaging thunderstorm wind gusts near the intersection of County Roads 900 North and 775 West.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW North Salem, IN
60 mph
Jun 19, 2009
8:53 PM EST-5
Wind report for North Salem, IN
Hendricks County · 54,414 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree, twenty inches in diameter, was downed at State Route 75 and Elm Street in Jamestown due to thunderstorm wind gusts. Half of the town was reported to be without power. The time this event occurred is estimated. Other power lines and trees were reported downed in the area as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.44 NNE North Salem, IN
60 mph
Jun 19, 2009
8:53 PM EST-5
Wind report for North Salem, IN
Hendricks County · 54,414 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees, near six inches in diameter, were downed in North Salem due to thunderstorm wind gusts.
NWS Wind Report Location: .87 SE North Salem, IN
63 mph
May 14, 2009
2:00 AM EST-5
Wind report for North Salem, IN
Hendricks County · 54,414 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Four trees were reported blown down by thunderstorm winds across town, ranging in size from 6 to 12 inches in diameter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.28 NNE North Salem, IN
63 mph
Jun 6, 2008
6:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for North Salem, IN
Hendricks County · 54,414 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew 3-inch limbs down onto SR 136.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.46 N North Salem, IN
58 mph
Jun 22, 2007
2:50 AM EST-5
Wind report for North Salem, IN
Hendricks County · 54,414 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were reported down due to damaging thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E North Salem, IN
58 mph
Jun 5, 2005
4:13 PM EST
Wind report for North Salem, IN
Hendricks County · 54,414 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A telephone pole was snapped off.
NWS Wind Report Location: North Salem, IN
58 mph
Jun 4, 2002
9:10 PM EST
Wind report for North Salem, IN
Hendricks County · 54,414 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: North Salem, IN
UNK mph
Jul 11, 1989
6:25 PM CST
Wind report for North Salem, IN
Hendricks County · 54,414 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IN
UNK mph
Jul 10, 1988
3:05 PM CST
Wind report for North Salem, IN
Hendricks County · 54,414 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 North Salem, IN

5 reports
EF0 category
May 21, 2013
1:34 AM EST-5
Tornado report for North Salem, IN
Hendricks County · 54,414 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: One weak tornado occurred west of Brownsburg near North Salem. Toppled trees, snapped limbs, light damage to a barn, and minor roof damage revealed evidence of rotation in the winds and damage consistent with an EF0 tornado with winds up to 85 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .91 WNW North Salem, IN
EF0 category
Apr 11, 2007
4:35 PM EST-5
Tornado report for North Salem, IN
Hendricks County · 54,414 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The same mini supercell storm that produced the first tornado in Clay County produced a second tornado at 5:35 P.M. EDT near North Salem or about 12 miles west of Brownsburg. This tornado, first reported by the Hendricks County Sheriff Department, touched down over open fields causing no damage and was rated an EF0 on the Enhanced Fujita Intensity scale with winds estimated near 70 mph. |
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 ESE North Salem, IN
F1 category
Apr 20, 2004
5:40 PM EST
Tornado report for North Salem, IN
Hendricks County · 54,414 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado associated with a low-topped supercell touched down a quarter of a mile south of the Boone/Hendricks county line in Hendricks county. The tornado continued northeast through Jamestown and into Boone county causing significant damage to a dozen homes. 2 homes had their roofs blown completely off and tossed several hundred feet into a corn field. There were 8 minor injuries including one man whose semi was blown over along Interstate 74. Estimated wind speeds were around 110 mph or on the high end of an F1 rating.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 N North Salem, IN
F2 category
Jun 2, 1990
6:33 PM CST
Tornado report for North Salem, IN
Hendricks County · 54,414 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F2 category
Mar 20, 1976
4:25 PM CST
Tornado report for North Salem, IN
Hendricks County · 54,414 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

North Salem, IN area census snapshot

People & households
Population602
Households201
Housing units226
Income
Median household income$61,563
$100k+ households32.8%
$150k+ households15.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached220
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily2
Large multifamily2
Mobile homes2
Housing mix
Single-family share97.4%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share1.8%
Mobile-home share0.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied189
Renter-occupied12
Vacant units25
Home value & age
Median home value$172,700
Owner homes $300k+27.5%
Owner homes $500k+1.1%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1938
Older-home share74.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars195
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 13 hail, 15 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near North Salem, IN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 29, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in North Salem?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near North Salem, IN is 1.75″. It was reported near .87 SE North Salem, IN on September 21, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in North Salem — 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 North Salem address?

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