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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Paoli, IN from October 10, 1959 through August 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
32
Wind Reports
58
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Paoli, IN · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Paoli, IN

30 reports
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1.50″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
11:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 Ene Chambersburg, IN
1.50″ hail
Apr 30, 2026
12:01 AM UTC
Hail report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from Valeene. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Valeene, IN
1.00″ hail
Apr 27, 2026
11:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Chambersburg, IN
1.50″ hail
Apr 27, 2026
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Valeene, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 24, 2026
2:54 AM UTC
Hail report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The EM reported nickel to quarter size hail fell on the eastern side of Orange County... near Rego. In the French Lick and Paoli areas smaller hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Chambersburg, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2025
8:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail near West County Road 525 South and County Road 550 South.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Paoli, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 16, 2024
3:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Chambersburg, IN
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2022
12:14 AM UTC
Hail report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTS QUARTER SIZED HAIL NEAR HARDINSBURG. TIME OF REPORT CONFIRMED BY OBSERVER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Hardinsburg, IN
1.25″ hail
May 20, 2022
12:02 AM UTC
Hail report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER RELAYED REPORT OF QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL NEAR VALEENE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Valeene, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2019
10:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Millersburg, IN
0.75″ hail
May 10, 2015
3:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A broadcast media meteorologist relayed a report of dime size hail in Paoli.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Paoli, IN
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2013
8:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch hail and winds of 40 to 45 mph was reported from a location 10 miles southeast of Paoli.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Rego, IN
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2013
7:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported 1 inch hail just east of Paoli.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Paoli, IN
1.75″ hail
Apr 16, 2013
7:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported 1.75 inch hail in Paoli.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Paoli, IN
1.00″ hail
Apr 16, 2013
4:26 PM EST-5
Hail report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch hail was reported at Paoli High School.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Paoli, 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 Paoli, IN

30 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 27, 2026
10:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in the Greenfield township near West County Road 560 South.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Youngs Creek, IN
UNK mph
Mar 17, 2025
8:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Whole side of garage removed. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Paoli, IN
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2023
4:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof damage to homes and apartments and trees on roofs and roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: Paoli, IN
UNK mph
Mar 3, 2023
7:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON 37 SOUTH NEAR PAOLI. SEVERAL OTHER REPORTS OF TREES IN THE COUNTY AS WELL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Paoli, IN
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2020
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN NEAR PAOLI.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Paoli, IN
UNK mph
Oct 26, 2019
10:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES ACROSS THE COUNTY WERE BROUGHT DOWN DUE TO HIGH WINDS... BUT POWER AND PROPERTY WERE NOT AFFECTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Paoli, IN
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2019
11:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN PAOLI... IN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Paoli, IN
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2019
12:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS ALONG 37.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Bacon, IN
UNK mph
Jun 6, 2019
12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN COUNTY WIDE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Paoli, IN
UNK mph
Aug 15, 2018
11:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON THE WESTERN SIDE OF PAOLI. ALSO MANY POWER OUTAGES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Paoli, IN
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2018
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIRES DOWN ON WATER STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: Paoli, IN
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2018
9:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON 225 W.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Paoli, IN
UNK mph
May 31, 2018
5:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTED AT US 156 W ORANGE COUNTY INDIANA TREES BLOCKING US 156 W.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Paoli, IN
UNK mph
May 31, 2018
5:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN BLOCK PORTION OF SR337 SEVEN MILES OUTSIDE ORLEANS... IN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Bromer, IN
UNK mph
May 31, 2018
5:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1 MILE SOUTH OF PAOLI... TREE DOWN ON S IN-37.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Paoli, 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 Paoli, IN

9 reports
UNK category
Aug 11, 2023
4:53 AM UTC
Tornado report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Damage survey confirms an EF1 tornado with estimated peak winds of 100 mph and a path length of 8.74 miles. The tornado touched down just west of downtown Paoli continuing east along Indiana State Road 56 before lifting 1 mile from the Washington County line. See the associated PNS for more details.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Paoli, IN
UNK category
Aug 10, 2023
4:53 AM UTC
Tornado report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Damage Survey confirms EF1 tornado with 107 mph winds and 25.89 miles long and 200 yards wide... southwest of Paoli. This is the endpoint of the tornado. See PNS for more details.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Paoli, IN
UNK category
Aug 9, 2023
4:53 AM UTC
Tornado report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Damage Survey confirms an EF0 tornado with 85 mph winds and 0.5 mile long and 60 yards wide occurred southeast of Paoli IN. See PNS for more details.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Paoli, IN
UNK category
Aug 9, 2023
4:53 AM UTC
Tornado report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Damage Survey confirms an EF1 tornado with 100 mph winds and 1 mile long and 110 yards wide occurred on the north side of Paoli IN. See PNS for more details.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Paoli, IN
EF1 category
Nov 14, 2011
7:32 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado first touched down on the north side of the Paoli school complex three quarters of a mile west of the downtown square. It destroyed a 100 year old barn and heavily damaged the roofs of two other outbuildings. It then removed a large section of roofing from the Paoli police department on West Main Street before snapping several trees along Lick Creek. Based on a damage survey, this tornado was classified as an EF-1 with peak winds from 95 to 100 mph between its initial touchdown and the Paoli town square. While moving across the town square, this tornado ripped the metal roofs off of two businesses. Three chimneys on the Orange County Courthouse collapsed. Moving east of the town square, the tornado traveled another mile and a quarter, weakening to EF-0 status while uprooting many trees and damaging the roofs of several homes. Before lifting next to North Marshall Road, the tornado damaged a metal outbuilding.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .61 WNW Paoli, IN
EF0 category
Apr 19, 2011
10:47 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-0 tornado with estimated wind speeds up to 80 mph. Along the path, several trees were uprooted along W CR390S. A couple of trees were snapped. A metal roof was peeled off of a small outbuilding.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.37 N Youngs Creek, IN
F0 category
Jul 5, 1987
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1 category
Jun 7, 1980
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
UNK category
Oct 10, 1959
11:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Paoli, IN
Orange County · 6,805 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

Paoli, IN area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,274
Households1,301
Housing units1,571
Income
Median household income$45,926
$100k+ households18.2%
$150k+ households4.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,066
Attached single-family20
Small multifamily140
Large multifamily110
Mobile homes235
Housing mix
Single-family share67.9%
Attached-home share1.3%
Multifamily share15.9%
Mobile-home share15.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied806
Renter-occupied495
Vacant units270
Home value & age
Median home value$134,300
Owner homes $300k+16.6%
Owner homes $500k+9.7%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built1968
Older-home share74.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,182
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 32 hail, 58 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near Paoli, 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 Paoli?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Paoli, IN is 1.75″. It was reported near .69 N Paoli, IN on April 16, 2013.

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

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

I am selling a home in Paoli — 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 Paoli address?

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