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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Waldron, IN from July 27, 1987 through March 16, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
3
Wind Reports
10
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Waldron, IN · 1987–present Updated  Daily · last Mar 16, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Waldron, IN

3 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2023
3:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Waldron, IN
Shelby County · 15,409 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Waldron, IN
0.75″ hail
Jun 5, 2005
6:05 PM EST
Hail report for Waldron, IN
Shelby County · 15,409 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Waldron, IN
1.75″ hail
Apr 22, 1998
5:18 PM EST
Hail report for Waldron, IN
Shelby County · 15,409 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Middletown, 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 Waldron, IN

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UNK mph
Mar 16, 2025
9:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Waldron, IN
Shelby County · 15,409 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Late report of thunderstorm winds downed a tree at St. Vincent Catholic Church. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Waldron, IN
65 mph
May 21, 2022
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Waldron, IN
Shelby County · 15,409 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SPOTTER ESTIMATES 65 MPH WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Saint Paul, IN
UNK mph
May 21, 2022
8:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Waldron, IN
Shelby County · 15,409 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREE LIMBS DOWN... SOME LARGE... ACROSS AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Waldron, IN
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2021
12:07 AM UTC
Wind report for Waldron, IN
Shelby County · 15,409 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Waldron, IN
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2019
7:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Waldron, IN
Shelby County · 15,409 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES WERE REPORTED DOWN NEAR WALDRON. THE APPROXIMATE TIME OF THIS EVENT WAS BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waldron, IN
UNK mph
May 16, 2019
10:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Waldron, IN
Shelby County · 15,409 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Saint Paul, IN
60 mph
May 13, 2014
7:02 PM EST-5
Wind report for Waldron, IN
Shelby County · 15,409 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency management relayed a report of a measured 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust in this location.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Waldron, IN
69 mph
Jul 20, 2008
5:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for Waldron, IN
Shelby County · 15,409 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds blew trees down onto roads in several locations in and near Waldron, Indiana. In Waldron, a tree fell onto Mulberry Street. Outside of Waldron, trees fell onto: Country Road (CR) 900 South and CR 600 West, CR 1000 South, and State Road 252 and CR 700 West.
NWS Wind Report Location: .31 NNE Waldron, IN
UNK mph
Apr 27, 1994
2:00 AM EST
Wind report for Waldron, IN
Shelby County · 15,409 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Part of a high school roof was blown off in Waldron. Two grain bins were also destroyed in Waldron. Numerous trees blown down throughout the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Waldron, IN
UNK mph
Jul 27, 1987
12:07 PM CST
Wind report for Waldron, IN
Shelby County · 15,409 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 Waldron, IN

3 reports
UNK category
May 7, 2024
11:31 PM UTC
Tornado report for Waldron, IN
Shelby County · 15,409 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Late report of EF0 tornado with peak wind 85 mph...path length 0.78 miles. Max width 50 yards...numerous uprooted trees and little home damage. Ended in Shelby Co.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Waldron, IN
UNK category
Jul 31, 2021
12:14 AM UTC
Tornado report for Waldron, IN
Shelby County · 15,409 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF1 TORNADO WITH MAX WIND SPEED OF 90 MPH AND A PATH LENGTH OF 0.71 MILES. THE MAX WIDTH WAS 50 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Waldron, IN
EF0 category
Jun 3, 2008
8:04 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Waldron, IN
Shelby County · 15,409 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down in Shelby County at 2004 EST 200 meters north of the County Road South 500 East and County Road East 500 South intersection. The tornado tracked to the east northeast for 2.93 miles before entering Rush County at 2012 EST near County Road South 1000 West just south of County Road East 450 South. The tornado continued to the northeast for 6.75 miles until lifting at 2030 EST. The tornado lifted 200 meters east of County Road South 400 West and 400 meters north of West State Road 244. The tornado was on the ground for a total of 9.68 miles and 26 minutes. The tornado was an EF-0 with wind speeds around 75 miles per hour while in Shelby County, however intensified to an EF-3 tornado while in Rush County with wind speeds around 150 miles per hour. The tornado had a width of 150 yards. The tornado formed from a supercell storm. While in Shelby County the tornado damaged 34 structures with the hardest hit areas being Middletown and Waldron. 27 of the damaged structures were in Middletown with 4 of these being completely destroyed. Trees and powerlines were also blown down and a semi-trailer was blown off Interstate 74. In Rush County 8 people were injured including a man and a woman who were pinned beneath a wall in Moscow. A 67 year old woman in Moscow was injured from a large tree limb that impaled her in the chest and later passed away due to those injuries on August 17th. The historic Moscow Covered Bridge was destroyed in addition to extensive damage to the Moscow school. Dozens of houses were severely damaged or destroyed including some houses that were swept completely off the foundation. Approximately 200,000 dollars in damage occurred in Shelby County and approximately one million dollars in damage occurred in Rush County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .88 WNW Waldron, 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

Waldron, IN area census snapshot

People & households
Population729
Households220
Housing units220
Income
Median household income$88,333
$100k+ households69.1%
$150k+ households22.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached220
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes0
Housing mix
Single-family share100%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share--
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied206
Renter-occupied14
Vacant units0
Home value & age
Median home value$114,700
Owner homes $300k+8.7%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1962
Older-home share71.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars220
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 3 hail, 10 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Waldron, IN, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on March 16, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Waldron?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Waldron, IN is 1.75″. It was reported near Middletown, IN on April 22, 1998.

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

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

I am selling a home in Waldron — 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 Waldron address?

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