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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Trail Creek, IN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Trail Creek, IN from July 19, 1956 through August 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
2
Wind Reports
27
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Trail Creek, IN · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Trail Creek, IN

2 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jul 28, 2009
1:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Trail Creek, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotters reported ping pong ball size hail at the intersection of County Road 200 North and Wozniak Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.31 S Waterford, IN
0.75″ hail
Apr 12, 1996
2:35 PM EST
Hail report for Trail Creek, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: NW Laporte, 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 Trail Creek, IN

27 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Trail Creek, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down and powerlines down south of Michigan City. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Wsw Trail Creek, IN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Trail Creek, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on Wozniak Road. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Waterford, IN
UNK mph
May 16, 2025
2:04 AM UTC
Wind report for Trail Creek, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Received photos of tree limbs down. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Trail Creek, IN
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2025
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Trail Creek, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 400 Block of Laurel Drive has trees on top of houses (houses still habitable). Numerous reports of trees and powerlines down in this area and around Michigan City. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Trail Creek, IN
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2025
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Trail Creek, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several big tree branches are down and this one fell on a house on Avondale Ave in Trail Creek.
NWS Wind Report Location: Trail Creek, IN
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2025
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Trail Creek, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed across the road... large limbs downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waterford, IN
UNK mph
Mar 19, 2025
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Trail Creek, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reports a tree blown down into power lines due to strong straight line winds southeast of Waterford at 675 W 400 N in La Porte County Indiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Waterford, IN
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2024
1:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Trail Creek, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous tree limbs down near W Johnson Rd. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waterford, IN
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2024
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Trail Creek, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs down in Trail Creek. Video on Facebook shows very strong winds occurring at between 9 to 910 PM EDT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Trail Creek, IN
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2024
3:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Trail Creek, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reports damage on the northwest side of La Porte in the vicinity of Johnson Rd and CR 300 N. Trees and powerlines down. Possible tornado damage. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Waterford, IN
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2024
3:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Trail Creek, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects time of previous tstm wnd dmg report from CDT to EDT from 3 SE Waterford. Large tree down on a car (no injuries) and narrowly missed a home. Time provided by spotter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Waterford, IN
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2024
3:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Trail Creek, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines down in Waterford with power outages being reported. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waterford, IN
UNK mph
Jul 17, 2024
2:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Trail Creek, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down on a car (no injuries) and narrowly missed a home. Time provided by spotter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Waterford, IN
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2023
4:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Trail Creek, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous large trees down on West Calloway Street. Photos on Twitter. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waterford, IN
UNK mph
Jun 22, 2021
5:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Trail Creek, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BRANCHES DOWNED. DELAYED REPORT. ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Waterford, 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 Trail Creek, IN

1 reports
UNK category
Jul 25, 2024
3:32 AM UTC
Tornado report for Trail Creek, IN
LaPorte County · 38,954 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A survey of damage confirmed a that a tornado developed rapidly south of Waterford... west of N 850 W and north of Snyder Rd in LaPorte county. This tornado intensified as it moved east northeast into the Dianne Ct subdivision west of Wozniak Rd. Further intensification was noted and observed to the east between Wozniak and Forrester roads. Here a private property sustained widespread and severe tree damage with several hundred mixed hardwood and softwood trees uprooted and/or snapped on this 20 acre property. Another concentrated area of significant tree damage was noted between Forrester Rd and Tiffany Dr. Many homes and outbuildings sustained minor to moderate damage from tree fall along this track. This tornado continued east but quickly weakened and ended west of Johnson Rd as a larger scale microburst overtook the tornado. Maximum winds were estimated at 100 mph with a maximum path width of 75 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Waterford, 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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Trail Creek, IN area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,983
Households875
Housing units958
Income
Median household income$65,929
$100k+ households40.9%
$150k+ households11.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached896
Attached single-family5
Small multifamily29
Large multifamily10
Mobile homes18
Housing mix
Single-family share93.5%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share4.1%
Mobile-home share1.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied776
Renter-occupied99
Vacant units83
Home value & age
Median home value$177,600
Owner homes $300k+1.2%
Owner homes $500k+0.4%
Owner homes $750k+0.4%
Median year built1964
Older-home share90.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars864
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 2 hail, 27 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Trail Creek, 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 Trail Creek?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Trail Creek, IN is 1.50″. It was reported near Waterford, IN on July 28, 2009.

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

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

I am selling a home in Trail Creek — 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 Trail Creek address?

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