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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Rensselaer, IN from June 8, 1958 through August 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 47978 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
19
Wind Reports
54
Tornado Reports
9
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Rensselaer, IN · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Rensselaer, IN

19 reports
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1.25″ hail
Apr 13, 2026
8:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo shared on social media of slightly larger-than-quarter sized hail east of the Jasper County Fairgrounds. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Rensselaer, IN
1.00″ hail
Jul 23, 2022
4:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WSW Collegeville, IN
1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2019
6:47 AM UTC
Hail report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ALONG RT. 231.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rensselaer, IN
1.25″ hail
Jun 8, 2015
5:45 PM CST-6
Hail report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Rensselaer, IN
0.75″ hail
May 3, 2013
4:18 PM CST-6
Hail report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 WNW Pleasant Ridge, IN
0.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2008
12:21 PM CST-6
Hail report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Rensselaer, IN
1.25″ hail
Jun 21, 2008
9:41 AM CST-6
Hail report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of half dollars was reported along Route 114.
NWS Hail Report Location: .98 N Mc Coysburg, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2008
9:28 AM CST-6
Hail report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail was reported near 900 South and 380 West.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.74 SSE Collegeville, IN
1.25″ hail
Jun 21, 2008
9:23 AM CST-6
Hail report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of half dollars was reported near Highway 231 and Route 16.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.91 SSW Collegeville, IN
1.00″ hail
May 24, 2006
4:59 PM CST
Hail report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Rensselaer, IN
0.88″ hail
Apr 14, 2006
5:30 PM CST
Hail report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rensselaer, IN
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2004
5:20 PM CST
Hail report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rensselaer, IN
1.25″ hail
May 18, 2004
1:26 PM CST
Hail report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail damaged barns and storage buildings in a rural farming area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Rensselaer, IN
0.88″ hail
Aug 2, 2003
1:05 PM CST
Hail report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rensselaer, IN
0.88″ hail
Jul 21, 2003
12:04 AM CST
Hail report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rensselaer, 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 Rensselaer, IN

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
3:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report relayed via social media of downed power poles in McCoysburg. The nearby AWOS in Rensselaer measured a peak wind gust of 51 mph. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Ese Rensselaer, IN
59 mph
Aug 12, 2025
11:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak gust of 51 kt measured at AWOS station KRZL Rensselaer Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Rensselaer, IN
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2025
10:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos shared via social media show multiple broken power poles and a rolled camper. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Mount Ayr, IN
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2025
10:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report shared to social media of tree damage along County Road 1000 south of IN-114. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Mount Ayr, IN
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2025
10:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees damaged at Curtis Creek Golf Course west of Rensselaer. Some trees snapped or uprooted... numerous other trees with 6-12 inch branches broken. Time estimated by radar. Relayed by broadcast media.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Mount Ayr, IN
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
7:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report shared via social media of downed tree branch on Grace Street near the Iroquois River in Rensselaer. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rensselaer, IN
59 mph
Mar 30, 2025
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous report from 2 WNW Rensselaer. Rensselaer Jasper County Airport RZL AWOS reported 59 mph gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Rensselaer, IN
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2025
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Rensselaer Jasper County Airport RZL AWOS reported 59 mph gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Rensselaer, IN
75 mph
Mar 30, 2025
7:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Davis station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Baileys Corner, IN
62 mph
Mar 30, 2025
7:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Davis station measurement.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Rensselaer, IN
UNK mph
Jul 29, 2023
5:12 AM UTC
Wind report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees snapped... tree tops sheared off... and patches of corn flattened. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Collegeville, IN
UNK mph
Jul 23, 2022
12:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: [DELAYED REPORT] PHOTO OF AN ESTIMATED 25 FOOT TALL LIVE TREE UPROOTED AT THE RENSSELAER COURTHOUSE. ADDITIONAL PHOTOS OF ROOFING MATERIAL BLOWN OFF AND LARGE LIMBS DOWNED AROUND TOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rensselaer, IN
69 mph
Dec 12, 2021
4:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION KRZL RENSSELAER AIRPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Rensselaer, IN
65 mph
Dec 12, 2021
4:29 AM UTC
Wind report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION IN005 2.7 W COLLEGEVILLE (INDOT).
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Rensselaer, IN
UNK mph
Aug 26, 2021
12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. BROADCAST MEDIA REPORTS NUMEROUS TREES DOWN JUST WEST OF I-65 ON 114 AND S 600 E AROUND SEVERAL FARMSTEADS. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Mount Ayr, 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 Rensselaer, IN

9 reports
EF1 category
Nov 17, 2013
1:50 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Multiple empty grain bins and outbuildings were destroyed across four farmsteads with large paths of debris thrown two miles downstream. Utility poles were blown down along with dozens of trees that were snapped. Maximum winds were estimated to 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3.46 NNE Rensselaer, IN
EF1 category
May 25, 2011
8:26 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down along Sparling Road halfway between Schuster and Mt. Calvary Roads. The tornado moved northeast across southeastern portions of Rensselaer. A truck was overturned near Route 231 and and Drexel. Power lines, tree limbs and shingles were blown down. The tornado lifted near Highway 114, just east of the high school.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.23 SSW Rensselaer, IN
EF1 category
May 25, 2011
8:24 AM CST-6
Tornado report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tree damage consisting of uprooted softwood and hardwood trees, hardwood trees twisted and snapped and numerous large hardwood and softwood tree limbs blown down was observed along the path of this tornado. A wooden light pole was also snapped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.71 WSW Rensselaer Jasper Ar, IN
EF1 category
May 22, 2011
3:37 PM CST-6
Tornado report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down just north of Wood Road and south of West Amsler Road, and crossed U.S. Highway 231 (north McKinley Ave). The tornado was rated EF1 with roof damage to the Farm Bureau Insurance building at 2570 North McKinley Avenue as well as soffit, fascia and window damage to the Purdue Agricultural Extension office just to the west. The EF1 damage was confined to a path length of approximately 100 yards with weaker EF0 damage over the remainder of the track. The tornado lifted as it moved across highway 231.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.44 ENE Rensselaer Jasper Ar, IN
F0 category
May 9, 2004
6:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado was witnessed brielfly about 1/8 mile east of US 231 on Amsler Road. There was no damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Rensselaer, IN
F0 category
Jul 10, 2001
2:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near County Road 400E and 200S destroying a garage and damaging the corner of a roof of a barn. The tornado continued through corn and bean fields and exited Jasper County 12 miles east of Rensselaer and moved into Pulaski County. (See Storm Data for Indiana, Northeast)
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 ENE Rensselaer, IN
F1 category
Mar 12, 1976
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F2 category
Jun 8, 1958
9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1 category
Jun 8, 1958
5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Rensselaer, IN
Jasper County · 11,427 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

Rensselaer, IN area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,369
Households2,258
Housing units2,556
Income
Median household income$61,648
$100k+ households41.3%
$150k+ households13.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,909
Attached single-family104
Small multifamily440
Large multifamily95
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share74.7%
Attached-home share4.1%
Multifamily share20.9%
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,505
Renter-occupied753
Vacant units298
Home value & age
Median home value$149,100
Owner homes $300k+8.2%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1955
Older-home share76.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,166
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 19 hail, 54 wind, and 9 tornado reports in and near Rensselaer, 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 Rensselaer?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Rensselaer, IN is 1.75″. It was reported near Rensselaer, IN on August 6, 1985.

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

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

I am selling a home in Rensselaer — 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 Rensselaer address?

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