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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Rochester, IN from June 14, 1957 through July 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
28
Wind Reports
85
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Rochester, IN · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Rochester, IN

28 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2026
10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Rochester, IN
Fulton County · 7,490 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Rochester, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2026
10:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Rochester, IN
Fulton County · 7,490 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo on Facebook of mainly dime to penny size hail with a few quarters mixed in. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rochester, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2026
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Rochester, IN
Fulton County · 7,490 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Lake Manitou, IN
0.75″ hail
Oct 7, 2014
2:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rochester, IN
Fulton County · 7,490 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Rochester, IN
1.25″ hail
Oct 7, 2014
2:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Rochester, IN
Fulton County · 7,490 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.17 SSE Pershing, IN
1.75″ hail
Apr 16, 2006
8:06 PM EST
Hail report for Rochester, IN
Fulton County · 7,490 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Rochester, IN
4.25″ hail
Apr 16, 2006
8:01 PM EST
Hail report for Rochester, IN
Fulton County · 7,490 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail ranging from penny to softball size was reported in and around the city of Rochester. While damage amounts are estimated, local newspaper articles reported damage to several vehicles as well as siding and roof damage.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rochester, IN
2.50″ hail
Apr 16, 2006
8:00 PM EST
Hail report for Rochester, IN
Fulton County · 7,490 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Rochester, IN
0.75″ hail
Apr 16, 2006
7:58 PM EST
Hail report for Rochester, IN
Fulton County · 7,490 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rochester, IN
1.00″ hail
May 23, 2004
2:50 PM EST
Hail report for Rochester, IN
Fulton County · 7,490 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Rochester, IN
1.75″ hail
Jun 4, 2002
3:52 PM EST
Hail report for Rochester, IN
Fulton County · 7,490 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Rochester, IN
1.75″ hail
Jun 4, 2002
3:45 PM EST
Hail report for Rochester, IN
Fulton County · 7,490 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SW Rochester, IN
0.75″ hail
Aug 18, 2001
3:10 PM EST
Hail report for Rochester, IN
Fulton County · 7,490 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW Rochester, IN
1.75″ hail
May 18, 2000
8:35 PM EST
Hail report for Rochester, IN
Fulton County · 7,490 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rochester, IN
0.75″ hail
May 12, 2000
7:28 PM EST
Hail report for Rochester, IN
Fulton County · 7,490 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Rochester, 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 Rochester, IN

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
7:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Rochester, IN
Fulton County · 7,490 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Sw Tiosa, IN
60 mph
Jul 27, 2026
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Rochester, IN
Fulton County · 7,490 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter report of estimated 60 mph gusts near Rochester. Multiple tree limbs down between 3 to 6 inches in diameter. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Rochester, IN
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Rochester, IN
Fulton County · 7,490 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: powerlines downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Rochester, IN
UNK mph
May 18, 2026
5:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Rochester, IN
Fulton County · 7,490 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photon Facebook showing a large tree uprooted (estimated 18-24 inches in diameter) in Rochester. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Rochester, IN
UNK mph
May 18, 2026
5:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Rochester, IN
Fulton County · 7,490 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pictures relayed by EMA of a pole barn suffering damage to several walls and the roof as well as a tree down in the area. Location along W 100 S... between S 200 and S 300 W.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Rochester, IN
59 mph
Apr 18, 2026
4:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Rochester, IN
Fulton County · 7,490 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KRCR Rochester.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Rochester, IN
UNK mph
Apr 15, 2026
5:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Rochester, IN
Fulton County · 7,490 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Management reports portions of a flat roof at Elks Lodge ripped off. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Lake Manitou, IN
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2025
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Rochester, IN
Fulton County · 7,490 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo on Facebook of a large tree down between two homes near the intersection of 12th and Elm Street in Rochester. No injuries. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Rochester, IN
UNK mph
May 16, 2025
11:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Rochester, IN
Fulton County · 7,490 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rochester, IN
UNK mph
May 16, 2025
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Rochester, IN
Fulton County · 7,490 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reported a couple of trees down and several branches 2 to 3 inches in diameter downed by winds estimated to be 50- 60 mph west of Rochester in Fulton County... Indiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Rochester, IN
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2025
8:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Rochester, IN
Fulton County · 7,490 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 5 foot radio tower blown down at Fulton Co. Indiana EMA building about 10 minutes ago due to high winds. Location just east of the junction of State Rd 25 and State Rd 14 on east Rochester Indiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rochester, IN
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2025
8:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Rochester, IN
Fulton County · 7,490 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large portion of a metal outbuilding roof and wall toppled into the street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Rochester, IN
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2025
8:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Rochester, IN
Fulton County · 7,490 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous reports of trees and powerlines down across the county (location varies). Per radar the time of most reports in county were likely between 4:00 pm and 4:40 pm EDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rochester, IN
71 mph
Jul 20, 2024
4:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Rochester, IN
Fulton County · 7,490 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Athens, IN
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2024
2:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Rochester, IN
Fulton County · 7,490 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree downed and several large tree limbs down. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Rochester, 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 Rochester, IN

2 reports
F1 category
Jun 7, 1995
6:15 PM EST
Tornado report for Rochester, IN
Fulton County · 7,490 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado flipped over four mobile office homes south of Rochester. Two men were injured when a tree fell on their car and another man was injured when a limb flew through the window of his home. Trees were blown down at Akron. Some trees were down on cars.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Rochester, IN
F3 category
Jun 14, 1957
7:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Rochester, IN
Fulton County · 7,490 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

Rochester, IN area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,244
Households2,737
Housing units3,371
Income
Median household income$60,304
$100k+ households37.5%
$150k+ households10.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,404
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily550
Large multifamily243
Mobile homes174
Housing mix
Single-family share71.3%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share23.5%
Mobile-home share5.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,681
Renter-occupied1,056
Vacant units634
Home value & age
Median home value$135,900
Owner homes $300k+11.4%
Owner homes $500k+5.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.6%
Median year built1964
Older-home share71.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,527
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 28 hail, 85 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near Rochester, IN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Rochester?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Rochester, IN is 4.25″. It was reported near Rochester, IN on April 16, 2006.

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

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

I am selling a home in Rochester — 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 Rochester address?

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