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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Van Buren, IN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Van Buren, IN from April 5, 1958 through April 28, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
6
Wind Reports
13
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Van Buren, IN · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Apr 28, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Van Buren, IN

6 reports
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1.25″ hail
Aug 17, 2023
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren, IN
Grant County · 23,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Arcana, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 4, 2020
4:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren, IN
Grant County · 23,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM VAN BUREN. A FEW QUARTER SIZED HAILSTONES... THOUGH MOST WERE PENNY OR SMALLER. REPORTED VIA TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Van Buren, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 4, 2020
4:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Van Buren, IN
Grant County · 23,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A FEW QUARTER SIZED HAILSTONES... THOUGH MOST WERE PENNY OR SMALLER. REPORTED VIA TWITTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: Van Buren, IN
0.75″ hail
Mar 31, 2006
6:35 PM EST
Hail report for Van Buren, IN
Grant County · 23,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Swayzee, IN
0.75″ hail
May 11, 2005
2:55 PM EST
Hail report for Van Buren, IN
Grant County · 23,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Van Buren, IN
1.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2001
7:35 PM EST
Hail report for Van Buren, IN
Grant County · 23,864 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Arcana, 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 Van Buren, IN

13 reports
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UNK mph
Apr 28, 2026
2:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, IN
Grant County · 23,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of damage east of Eastbrook. Time estimated via radar. Damage to a shed and fence at one home and a window blown out at another. A barn in the area also has damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arcana, IN
60 mph
Apr 28, 2026
2:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, IN
Grant County · 23,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast media estimates 60 mph wind gusts on I-69 at mile marker 269 (near Marion exit). Time given in report.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Van Buren, IN
UNK mph
Apr 28, 2026
2:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, IN
Grant County · 23,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage just east of Eastbrook. Time estimated via radar. Damage to a shed and fence at one home and a window blown out of another. A barn was also damaged in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: Arcana, IN
UNK mph
Mar 26, 2026
11:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, IN
Grant County · 23,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of damage to a shed and tree damage with large limbs downed near 400N and 1150E.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Van Buren, IN
UNK mph
Mar 26, 2026
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, IN
Grant County · 23,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo on Facebook showing two very large trees uprooted in Van Buren. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Van Buren, IN
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2023
10:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, IN
Grant County · 23,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: delayed report. 2 trees fell. time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Van Buren, IN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2021
6:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, IN
Grant County · 23,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES AND POWERLINES DOWNED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Arcana, IN
65 mph
Jun 4, 2020
4:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, IN
Grant County · 23,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM VAN BUREN. GUSTED TO 65 MPH TWICE. REPORTED VIA TWITTER.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Van Buren, IN
65 mph
Jun 4, 2020
4:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Van Buren, IN
Grant County · 23,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GUSTED TO 65 MPH TWICE. REPORTED VIA TWITTER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Van Buren, IN
58 mph
Sep 7, 2012
11:45 AM EST-5
Wind report for Van Buren, IN
Grant County · 23,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement officials reported a tree was blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Van Buren, IN
UNK mph
Sep 20, 2000
3:38 PM EST
Wind report for Van Buren, IN
Grant County · 23,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Van Buren, IN
UNK mph
May 6, 1986
5:15 PM CST
Wind report for Van Buren, IN
Grant County · 23,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, IN
UNK mph
Jul 15, 1985
12:40 AM CST
Wind report for Van Buren, IN
Grant County · 23,864 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Van Buren, IN

4 reports
UNK category
Aug 24, 2016
8:45 PM UTC
Tornado report for Van Buren, IN
Grant County · 23,864 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT CONFIRMED TORNADO WAS ON GROUND AT INTERSECTION OF SR 18 AND SR 5.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Arcana, IN
F1 category
Nov 15, 2005
7:10 PM EST
Tornado report for Van Buren, IN
Grant County · 23,864 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down southwest of the intersection of county roads 200 north and 600 east, traveled northeast and lifted near the intersection of county roads 400 north and 800 east. Damage was confined to a house suffering roof damage, several trees and power lines and grain elevator augers being overturned. The tornado crossed Interstate 69, just north of mile marker 66, which resulted in a semi truck being blown off the highway. No injuries were reported with the tornado. Damage was estimated at around $15,000.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SW Van Buren, IN
F1 category
Oct 8, 1992
5:25 PM EST
Tornado report for Van Buren, IN
Grant County · 23,864 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1 category
Apr 5, 1958
9:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Van Buren, IN
Grant County · 23,864 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

Van Buren, IN area census snapshot

People & households
Population858
Households380
Housing units434
Income
Median household income$49,000
$100k+ households37.9%
$150k+ households3.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached364
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily26
Large multifamily10
Mobile homes34
Housing mix
Single-family share83.9%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share8.3%
Mobile-home share7.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied305
Renter-occupied75
Vacant units54
Home value & age
Median home value$65,600
Owner homes $300k+6.9%
Owner homes $500k+3.3%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1951
Older-home share71.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars366
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 6 hail, 13 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Van Buren, IN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on April 28, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Van Buren?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Van Buren, IN is 1.75″. It was reported near Arcana, IN on April 9, 2001.

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

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

I am selling a home in Van Buren — 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 Van Buren address?

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