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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Salem, IN from March 7, 1956 through August 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 47167 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
16
Wind Reports
81
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Salem, IN · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Salem, IN

16 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
10:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Salem, IN
1.75″ hail
Apr 16, 2013
5:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported 1.75 inch hail in Salem.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Salem, IN
0.75″ hail
Jun 5, 2007
1:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Salem, IN
0.88″ hail
Apr 7, 2006
3:35 PM EST
Hail report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Hitchcock Station, IN
1.50″ hail
Jan 2, 2006
3:02 PM EST
Hail report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Salem, IN
1.00″ hail
May 9, 2003
1:45 PM EST
Hail report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Becks Mill, IN
0.75″ hail
Apr 20, 2003
6:00 PM EST
Hail report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Salem, IN
1.75″ hail
May 1, 2002
7:00 PM EST
Hail report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Salem, IN
0.75″ hail
Aug 19, 1999
10:30 AM EST
Hail report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime size hail fell just south of Salem
NWS Hail Report Location: Salem, IN
1.75″ hail
May 28, 1996
5:00 PM EST
Hail report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Salem, IN
0.75″ hail
Feb 27, 1996
5:23 PM EST
Hail report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Salem, IN
1.25″ hail
Apr 15, 1993
3:27 PM EST
Hail report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Strong thunderstorm winds damaged the National Guard Armory. The wind damaged the roof and several large doors. Some military vehicles were also damaged.
NWS Hail Report Location: Salem, IN
1.75″ hail
Sep 7, 1990
2:45 PM CST
Hail report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IN
0.75″ hail
Apr 27, 1989
5:30 PM CST
Hail report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, IN
1.00″ hail
May 7, 1983
1:45 PM CST
Hail report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 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 Salem, IN

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at West Becks Mill Road and South Cauble Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Ssw Salem, IN
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2026
1:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down at N Highland Rd and W Cox Ferry Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Salem, IN
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
7:02 AM UTC
Wind report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down at the intersection of South Becks Mill Road and West Mitchell Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Becks Mill, IN
UNK mph
May 18, 2026
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down around the county and along SR 160 near Salem. One tree fell on a vehicle on Carolyn Dr. but no injuries were reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Salem, IN
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2026
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines came down on Water Street in Salem.
NWS Wind Report Location: Salem, IN
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
9:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Hitchcock, IN
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2023
5:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 WNW Salem. Fallen trees on on vehicles and on road. Fallen power lines. Fallen trees on homes. Damage to houses.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Salem, IN
UNK mph
Aug 8, 2023
5:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 2 WNW Salem. Fallen trees on roads... vehicles an and homes. Damage to power lines and roofs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Salem, IN
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
5:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fallen trees on roads... vehicles an and homes. Damage to power lines and roofs.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Salem, IN
UNK mph
Aug 7, 2023
5:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fallen trees on on vehicles and on road. Fallen power lines. Fallen trees on homes. Damage to houses.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Salem, IN
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2022
2:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN ACROSS THE WESTERN PORTION OF WASHINGTON COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Salem, IN
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2022
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS LOCATION OF PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 NW NEW PHILADELPHIA. FEW TREES DOWN. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Salem, IN
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2022
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: Salem, IN
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2022
12:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Salem, IN
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2022
12:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN. POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Becks Mill, 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 Salem, IN

12 reports
UNK category
Aug 9, 2023
5:13 AM UTC
Tornado report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Damage Survey confirms an EF1 tornado with 90 mph winds and 1.8 mile long and 60 yards wide occurred west of Salem... IN. See PNS for more details.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WSW Salem, IN
UNK category
Mar 20, 2022
12:06 AM UTC
Tornado report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN 5.5 MILES SOUTHWEST OF SALEM AND LIFTED ON THE NORTHWEST SIDE OF THE PUBLIC SQUARE IN SALEM... MISSING THE WASHINGTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE BY LESS THAN 200 FEET. THE TORNADO WAS ON THE GROUND FOR 8 MINUTES AND HAD A PEAK WIND SPEED OF 105 MPH (EF-1) AND PEAK WIDTH OF 200 YARDS ABOUT 4 MILES SOUTHWEST OF SALEM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.5 Sw Salem, IN
UNK category
Jul 20, 2018
6:03 PM UTC
Tornado report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS VERY SMALL... SKIPPING TORNADO DID ITS DAMAGE PRIMARILY ON HILLTOPS BETWEEN SPARKS FERRY ROAD AND THE INTERSECTION OF STATE ROAD 135 AND LEWELLEN ROAD. ESTIMATED PEAK WINDS 80 MPH. MAX WIDTH 75 YARDS. LENGTH 1.1 MILES. THE DURATION OF THE TORNADO EVENT WAS 2 MINUTES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Salem, IN
UNK category
Nov 7, 2017
4:16 AM UTC
Tornado report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: ESTIMATED PEAK WINDS: 90-95 MPH. PATH LENGTH: 0.25 MILES. PATH WIDTH: 30-40 YARDS. SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE DONE THE THE UPPER PORTION OF FEED MILL... POWER POLES SEVERELY BENT... A LARGE PORTION OF ROOF REMOVED FROM A COMMERCIAL BUILDING... AND PRIVATE PROPERTY DAMAGE AT CHERRY AND SOUTH HIGH STREET.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Salem, IN
EF0 category
Apr 19, 2011
11:07 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-0 tornado with wind speeds up to 80 mph. This tornado touched down along Jim Day Road about a quarter mile south of Lewellen Road where a 30ft x 40ft outbuilding was destroyed and its roof thrown about 75 yards to the north and east. The tornado ended just northeast of Lewellen Road where a house suffered roof damage, a 30ft x 50ft shed was destroyed, and a small grain bin was twisted and thrown 100 feet.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.79 NNE Salem, IN
EF1 category
Jan 29, 2008
7:40 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: As a squall line crossed Washington County, a small tornado touched down intermittently within the down burst area. The most intense damage occurred near the intersection of Skylight and Cauble Roads, where several hardwood trees were snapped off, numerous trees were uprooted in different directions, a farm outbuilding was collapsed, and metal sheeting from a well-constructed barn was thrown 200 yards into the trees downwind.||On Cindy Lane near Springhouse Road, a large storage shed was shifted 40 degrees and a well-constructed home had significant loss of roofing.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.14 E Becks Mill, IN
F1 category
May 30, 2004
3:10 PM EST
Tornado report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado was first spotted southwest of Salem in the Mill Creek Flats area off State Road 56. It destroyed a barn and some other outbuildings on Beck's Mill Road west of Salem. It lifted as it passed the city of Salem, then touched down again intermittently east of Salem. The tornado destroyed another barn on Walker Road east of Salem. The eastern extent of the tornado path and the ending time of the event are estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Salem, IN
F1 category
May 27, 2004
6:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down initially in western Washington County, where it destroyed a home and a garage. It skipped across Washington County, with the next reported damage in the vicinity of Pekin. Several homes and farm buildings were damaged or destroyed there. A total of nine homes were destroyed in Washington County, and 31 homes were damaged to some degree. The tornado then continued southeast and crossed into Clark County, Indiana.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 SSW Salem, IN
F2 category
Jun 2, 1990
9:03 PM EST
Tornado report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F2 category
Mar 16, 1963
5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F2 category
Apr 3, 1956
5:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F2 category
Mar 7, 1956
12:10 AM CST
Tornado report for Salem, IN
Washington County · 9,228 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

Salem, IN area census snapshot

People & households
Population6,484
Households2,616
Housing units2,765
Income
Median household income$51,786
$100k+ households30.8%
$150k+ households6.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,140
Attached single-family26
Small multifamily172
Large multifamily104
Mobile homes323
Housing mix
Single-family share77.4%
Attached-home share0.9%
Multifamily share10.0%
Mobile-home share11.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,939
Renter-occupied677
Vacant units149
Home value & age
Median home value$136,800
Owner homes $300k+4.3%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1967
Older-home share69.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,444
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 16 hail, 81 wind, and 12 tornado reports in and near Salem, 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 Salem?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Salem, IN is 2.00″. It was reported near Salem, IN on March 19, 1963.

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

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

I am selling a home in 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 Salem address?

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