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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Portage, IN from June 13, 1960 through August 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
15
Wind Reports
43
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Portage, IN · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Portage, IN

15 reports
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1.00″ hail
May 7, 2024
7:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Portage, IN
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo shared on social media showing quarter size hail in Portage. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Portage, IN
1.00″ hail
Feb 9, 2024
2:41 AM UTC
Hail report for Portage, IN
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Portage, IN
1.00″ hail
Oct 12, 2020
7:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Portage, IN
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Portage, IN
1.50″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
2:07 AM UTC
Hail report for Portage, IN
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Portage, IN
1.25″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
2:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Portage, IN
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNW Portage, IN
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
2:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Portage, IN
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Portage, IN
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2019
4:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Portage, IN
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Portage, IN
0.88″ hail
Jan 28, 2013
11:43 PM CST-6
Hail report for Portage, IN
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .36 SE Willow Creek, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2011
5:54 PM CST-6
Hail report for Portage, IN
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Portage, IN
0.75″ hail
Apr 7, 2010
2:34 PM CST-6
Hail report for Portage, IN
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Portage, IN
0.88″ hail
May 17, 2006
5:36 PM CST
Hail report for Portage, IN
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail was reported in Portage.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Crocker, IN
0.75″ hail
Apr 12, 1996
12:32 PM EST
Hail report for Portage, IN
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Portage, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 1994
1:20 PM EST
Hail report for Portage, IN
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Portage, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 1991
4:45 PM CST
Hail report for Portage, IN
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IN
1.25″ hail
Jun 16, 1960
3:03 PM CST
Hail report for Portage, IN
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 Portage, IN

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Portage, IN
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a snapped transformer.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ene Portage, IN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Portage, IN
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous Power Poles and Trees Down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Portage, IN
110 mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Portage, IN
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pockets of extreme wind damage including over 80% of tree canopy loss in several forested areas. After consultation with wind damage experts_ peak wind gusts were estimated between 100 and 110 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: Portage, IN
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2026
12:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Portage, IN
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widespread tree damage reported in Portage. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Portage, IN
UNK mph
May 18, 2025
1:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Portage, IN
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo shared to social media shows large branches broken in Portage. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Portage, IN
UNK mph
May 18, 2025
1:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Portage, IN
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roads have been closed due to trees being down. Power outages across the city resulting in heavy traffic due to street lights being out. Stores are closed. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Portage, IN
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2022
7:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Portage, IN
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PORTIONS OF WOODEN FENCE BLOWN OVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Portage, IN
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2022
7:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Portage, IN
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: [DELAYED REPORT] SEVERAL TREES DOWN ON TECUMSEH STREET IN PORTAGE. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Portage, IN
UNK mph
Mar 25, 2022
10:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Portage, IN
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HALF INCH GALVANIZED STEEL PIPE SUPPORTING A BIRD HOUSE BLOWN OVER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Portage, IN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2021
3:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Portage, IN
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMB DOWNED ONTO A SHED. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Portage, IN
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2021
8:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Portage, IN
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS DOWNED BRANCHES. ONE BRANCH DAMAGED A CAR. LOCATION APPROXIMATE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Portage, IN
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2021
5:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Portage, IN
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS POWER LINES DOWNED IN PORTAGE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Portage, IN
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2021
5:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Portage, IN
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES UPROOTED. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Lake Station, IN
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2021
5:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Portage, IN
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DAMAGE IN CAMELOT ESTATES IN PORTAGE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Lake Station, IN
UNK mph
Aug 10, 2020
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Portage, IN
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTS 10 INCH DIAMETER BRANCH DOWNED ON LUTE ROAD IN PORTAGE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Portage, 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 Portage, IN

2 reports
F3 category
Oct 24, 1967
3:53 PM CST
Tornado report for Portage, IN
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1 category
Jul 9, 1966
12:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Portage, IN
Porter County · 53,961 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
Showing 2 of 2
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

Portage, IN area census snapshot

People & households
Population37,951
Households14,947
Housing units15,837
Income
Median household income$72,833
$100k+ households41.6%
$150k+ households14.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached11,113
Attached single-family491
Small multifamily1,847
Large multifamily1,036
Mobile homes1,318
Housing mix
Single-family share70.2%
Attached-home share3.1%
Multifamily share18.2%
Mobile-home share8.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied10,734
Renter-occupied4,213
Vacant units890
Home value & age
Median home value$210,800
Owner homes $300k+18.7%
Owner homes $500k+2.8%
Owner homes $750k+1.4%
Median year built1979
Older-home share51.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars14,371
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 15 hail, 43 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Portage, 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 Portage?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Portage, IN is 1.50″. It was reported near Portage, IN on April 8, 2020.

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

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

I am selling a home in Portage — 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 Portage address?

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