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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near South Bend, IN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near South Bend, IN from July 22, 1956 through August 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 46601 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
57
Wind Reports
188
Tornado Reports
10
Max Hail Size
3.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  South Bend, IN · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near South Bend, IN

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
11:00 AM UTC
Hail report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E South Bend, IN
1.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
10:57 AM UTC
Hail report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S South Bend, IN
1.25″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
10:55 AM UTC
Hail report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 Nw South Bend, IN
0.75″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
10:55 AM UTC
Hail report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: South Bend, IN
1.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
10:50 AM UTC
Hail report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo on X of hail around a quarter in diameter. Fell on Voorde Street near the South Bend Airport.Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 Nw South Bend, IN
1.50″ hail
Jul 20, 2023
7:14 PM UTC
Hail report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Broadcast media report on twitter of golf ball size hail near the Potawatomi Zoo.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E South Bend, IN
1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2023
7:11 PM UTC
Hail report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: South Bend, IN
1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2023
7:05 PM UTC
Hail report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter reports quarter size hail at Twyckenham and Madison.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ENE South Bend, IN
1.00″ hail
Aug 6, 2021
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ONE INCH DIAMETER HAIL. BASEMENT FLOODING ALSO REPORTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E South Bend, IN
1.00″ hail
Aug 6, 2021
10:42 PM UTC
Hail report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: South Bend, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2019
8:36 PM UTC
Hail report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: South Bend, IN
1.25″ hail
Jul 27, 2014
2:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N South Bend, IN
1.25″ hail
Jul 27, 2014
2:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 E Nutwood, IN
0.88″ hail
Jun 17, 2014
8:11 PM EST-5
Hail report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported nickel sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 E (Sbn)Michiana Arpt S, IN
1.00″ hail
Aug 7, 2013
1:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N South Bend, 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 South Bend, IN

30 reports
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60 mph
Aug 11, 2026
5:05 PM UTC
Wind report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated 60 mph winds and some minor tree damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Nw South Bend, IN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:52 PM UTC
Wind report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 0.5 to 1 ft diameter tree limb downed. Appears healthy. Fell onto North Wellington rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw South Bend, IN
60 mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:52 PM UTC
Wind report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated. Occurred with tree damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw South Bend, IN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
10:50 AM UTC
Wind report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several medium sized limbs down and half inch hail reported in the 1400 block of N Wellington street. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw South Bend, IN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
10:50 AM UTC
Wind report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos of tree limbs down at Voorde Park. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw South Bend, IN
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: numerous trees down in the South Bend area.
NWS Wind Report Location: South Bend, IN
UNK mph
May 18, 2026
5:31 PM UTC
Wind report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Media report of a large tree downed onto a vehicle by a thunderstorm wind gust near intersection of Humboldt Street and Cleveland Avenue in South Bend... in St. Joseph County Indiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N South Bend, IN
UNK mph
May 18, 2026
5:31 PM UTC
Wind report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree downed on Notre Dame campus. Time estimate from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE South Bend, IN
UNK mph
May 18, 2026
5:31 PM UTC
Wind report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees branches downed near Eddy St. and Jefferson Blvd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E South Bend, IN
60 mph
Mar 11, 2026
1:50 AM UTC
Wind report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KSBN South Bend International Ap.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW South Bend, IN
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
8:18 PM UTC
Wind report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Minor damage to siding to a home on the south side of South Bend. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE South Bend, IN
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KSBN South Bend International Ap.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW South Bend, IN
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs down onto sheds on the south side of South Bend. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Gulivoire Park, IN
61 mph
Mar 30, 2025
8:44 PM UTC
Wind report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 3 WNW South Bend. ASOS station KSBN South Bend International Ap.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW South Bend, IN
59 mph
Mar 30, 2025
8:42 PM UTC
Wind report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: From a private weather station near the St. Joe County fair grounds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Gulivoire Park, 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 South Bend, IN

10 reports
UNK category
Jun 24, 2019
12:43 AM UTC
Tornado report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORTED AT 5724 DEER HOLLOW DR... SOUTH BEND... IN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Gulivoire Park, IN
UNK category
Jun 24, 2019
12:40 AM UTC
Tornado report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: REPORTED AT 17850 IRELAND DR... SOUTH BEND... IN. GROWING KIDS LEARNING CENTER HAS SEVERE DAMAGE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Gulivoire Park, IN
UNK category
Oct 12, 2016
10:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0 TORNADO. DAMAGE PATH LENGTH OF AROUND 70 YARDS MILES AND MAXIMUM DAMAGE PATH WIDTH OF 40 YARDS. A SMALL AREA OF TORNADIC WIND DAMAGE WAS FOUND IN THE BELMONT AVENUE/SUNNYSIDE AVENUE VICINITY. DAMAGE TO LARGE TREES WAS NOTED ALONG WITH LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN. A LARGE TREE LIMB FELL ON A SHED AND LIFTED THE SHED ON ITS SIDE. DURATION OF TORNADO WAS LESS THAN A MINUTE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE South Bend, IN
UNK category
Oct 12, 2016
10:27 PM UTC
Tornado report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0 TORNADO. PATH LENGTH OF 0.4 MILES WITH PATH WIDTH OF ABOUT 30 YARDS. A SWATH OF CORN DAMAGE WAS NOTED AT BEGINNING OF DAMAGE PATH WITH SOME TREE DAMAGE TOWARD END OF PATH WEST OF CALVERT STREET/RENEWABLE ROAD INTERSECTION. DURATION OF TORNADO WAS 1 MINUTE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW South Bend, IN
F0 category
May 31, 1991
4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1 category
Sep 9, 1985
3:22 PM CST
Tornado report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F2 category
Jun 28, 1980
1:57 AM CST
Tornado report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1 category
Jun 30, 1969
10:30 AM CST
Tornado report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F0 category
Jun 23, 1968
6:10 PM CST
Tornado report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F0 category
Jul 22, 1956
1:40 AM CST
Tornado report for South Bend, IN
St. Joseph County · 87,915 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

South Bend, IN area census snapshot

People & households
Population102,866
Households41,127
Housing units47,558
Income
Median household income$52,512
$100k+ households29.3%
$150k+ households8.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached34,142
Attached single-family1,523
Small multifamily5,991
Large multifamily5,585
Mobile homes317
Housing mix
Single-family share71.8%
Attached-home share3.2%
Multifamily share24.3%
Mobile-home share0.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied24,189
Renter-occupied16,938
Vacant units6,431
Home value & age
Median home value$124,500
Owner homes $300k+9.3%
Owner homes $500k+3.7%
Owner homes $750k+1.9%
Median year built1955
Older-home share79.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars36,909
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 57 hail, 188 wind, and 10 tornado reports in and near South Bend, 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 South Bend?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near South Bend, IN is 3.50″. It was reported near South Bend, IN on April 17, 1963.

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

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

I am selling a home in South Bend — 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 South Bend address?

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