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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in DeKalb County, IN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across DeKalb County, IN from April 19, 1955 through August 9, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 46706 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
54
Wind Reports
125
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
3.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  DeKalb County, IN · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 9, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in DeKalb County

30 reports
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3.50″ hail
May 7, 2024
11:22 PM UTC
Hail report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ashley, IN
3.00″ hail
May 7, 2024
11:18 PM UTC
Hail report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Facebook photo of several 3 inch hailstones.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ashley, IN
3.00″ hail
May 7, 2024
11:05 PM UTC
Hail report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail damage reported in Corunna to car... siding... and roofs. Hailstones up to 3 inches in diameter fell. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Corunna, IN
1.75″ hail
May 7, 2024
10:57 PM UTC
Hail report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Corunna, IN
1.75″ hail
Jun 1, 2019
11:03 PM UTC
Hail report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PING PONG TO GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL OBSERVED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Butler, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2019
10:52 PM UTC
Hail report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Butler, IN
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2018
2:58 AM UTC
Hail report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Auburn, IN
1.25″ hail
May 15, 2018
2:55 AM UTC
Hail report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Sedan, IN
1.00″ hail
May 15, 2018
2:53 AM UTC
Hail report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Garrett, IN
1.75″ hail
May 15, 2018
2:53 AM UTC
Hail report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Garrett, IN
1.75″ hail
May 15, 2018
2:43 AM UTC
Hail report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED APPROXIMATELY GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: Corunna, IN
1.25″ hail
Apr 20, 2017
12:20 AM UTC
Hail report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ROOF DAMAGE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Spencerville, IN
1.25″ hail
Apr 20, 2017
12:17 AM UTC
Hail report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FROM SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spencerville, IN
2.00″ hail
Apr 20, 2017
12:07 AM UTC
Hail report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spencerville, IN
0.88″ hail
Oct 6, 2014
4:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 E Altona, 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 DeKalb County

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55 mph
Aug 9, 2026
10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS station KGWB Auburn Dekalb Co.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ese Saint Johns, IN
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2026
10:53 PM UTC
Wind report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 40 ft tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Wsw Concord, IN
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2026
10:49 PM UTC
Wind report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1 inch tree limbs down. Also enough water on the road to cause hydroplaning. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Ashley, IN
UNK mph
Apr 1, 2026
11:01 PM UTC
Wind report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo on Facebook showing a large pine tree uprooted. Time estimated via radar. Delayed report.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spencerville, IN
UNK mph
Mar 26, 2026
11:14 PM UTC
Wind report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree and power lines down near County Road 10 and County Road 13.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Fairfield Center, IN
UNK mph
Mar 26, 2026
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Semi blown over at mile marker 337 on Interstate 69.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Ashley, IN
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2025
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Damage to billboard near I69.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Saint Johns, IN
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2025
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles and trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Corunna, IN
UNK mph
Mar 23, 2025
1:29 AM UTC
Wind report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HAM radio operator reported a power pole on fire due to lightning strike along with downed power lines in Auburn... IN. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Auburn, IN
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2024
5:18 AM UTC
Wind report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** Corrects location of previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 WNW Auburn. State Police reported a semi-truck driver with injury when tree fell onto the cab of the truck near Auburn in De Kalb County in Indiana. Occurred on Southbound I-69... MM 323 in DeKalb County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Auburn, IN
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2024
5:18 AM UTC
Wind report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo on Twitter shows large tree down onto a covered porch. Porch roof collapsed. Time estimated from radar. Location approximate.
NWS Wind Report Location: Auburn, IN
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2023
6:46 AM UTC
Wind report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs down in the Saint Joe area. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Saint Joe, IN
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
8:34 PM UTC
Wind report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Some shingles taken off roof at residence and flag pole snapped off 2 feet above the ground.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Auburn, IN
59 mph
Aug 29, 2022
8:55 PM UTC
Wind report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION KGWB AUBURN DEKALB C.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Saint Johns, IN
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2022
8:43 PM UTC
Wind report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SILVER SCREEN OUTDOOR MOVIE THEATER HAS 1/2 THE SCREEN TORN OUT ON SR 8 NORTH OF GARRETT INDIANA. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Garrett, 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 DeKalb County

13 reports
F2 category
Oct 24, 2001
5:11 PM EST
Tornado report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NW Corunna, IN
F0 category
May 26, 2001
6:20 PM EST
Tornado report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief touchdown near CR 56 and CR 59. No damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N St Joe, IN
F0 category
Jul 9, 2000
7:45 PM EST
Tornado report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This second tornado touched down just west of Sedan on US HWY6. Damage at this location consisted of large tree branches being torn off trees and a few small trees being blown over. A garage made of concrete blocks was shifted off its foundation to the southwest a couple of inches. The roof was also peeled off of a small house at CR19 and US6.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Sedan, IN
F1 category
Jul 9, 2000
7:38 PM EST
Tornado report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado was the first of two weak tornadoes that formed from the same storm. The first touchdown occurred at SR327 and CR16 in the western part of the county. A mobile home was blown off its foundation and completely destroyed. A garage/shed to the northwest of this home sustained damaged to the roof and the garage door was ripped off and left inside the garage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Corunna, IN
F1 category
Jun 14, 2000
6:06 PM EST
Tornado report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Once the previous tornado lifted up into the clouds, the thunderstorm cell moved northeast when this second tornado touched down and followed a skipping path near CR 60. The tornado reached the ground about 3 times. The tornado touched down first in a forested area and knocked down many trees. It then lifted and dropped down again in a residential area about a quarter mile away. There was much damage to houses and barns. A window was broken and a downspout torn off of a house. A satellite dish was twisted and bent while a television antenna was knocked off of a roof. Several trees were snapped and knocked onto power lines before the tornado lifted. It touched down a third time less than a quarter mile away. Trees were knocked down; two of them fell on automobiles. Damage was also seen in fields with corn plants being bent or uprooted. The tornado then lifted back up into the clouds.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ESE Butler Center, IN
F2 category
Jun 14, 2000
6:00 PM EST
Tornado report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado touched down on CR 64, one half mile west of Indian Springs Camp Ground. Trees and power lines were knocked down and many were snapped and uprooted. Extensive roof damage occurred to houses in the area. A barn was damaged with much of its roof torn off and outbuildings were either damaged or destroyed. The tornado then lifted back into its parent cloud.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Butler Center, IN
F0 category
May 31, 1998
1:15 PM EST
Tornado report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Auburn, IN
F0 category
May 31, 1998
12:44 PM EST
Tornado report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Law Enforcement report
NWS Tornado Report Location: Spencerville, IN
F2 category
Jul 14, 1992
2:18 PM EST
Tornado report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F0 category
Jun 4, 1973
1:50 PM CST
Tornado report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1 category
Jun 3, 1973
7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F0 category
Apr 21, 1969
11:15 AM CST
Tornado report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
UNK category
Apr 14, 1968
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for DeKalb County, IN
DeKalb County · 14,419 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 · County

DeKalb County, IN area census snapshot

People & households
Population43,584
Households17,008
Housing units18,280
Income
Median household income$70,080
$100k+ households41.5%
$150k+ households13.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached14,419
Attached single-family178
Small multifamily1,540
Large multifamily643
Mobile homes1,500
Housing mix
Single-family share78.9%
Attached-home share1.0%
Multifamily share11.9%
Mobile-home share8.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied13,994
Renter-occupied3,014
Vacant units1,272
Home value & age
Median home value$177,900
Owner homes $300k+19.3%
Owner homes $500k+4.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.2%
Median year built1975
Older-home share55.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars16,028
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in DeKalb County

46706 73
Auburn, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
46755 54
Kendallville, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
46705 26
Ashley, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
46747 26
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46738 25
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46748 25
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46793 25
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46742 20
Hamilton, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
46721 19
Butler, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
46788 18
Leo-Cedarville, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
46710 17
Avilla, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
46763 17
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46730 13
Corunna, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
46785 8
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 54 hail, 125 wind, and 13 tornado reports in DeKalb County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 9, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in DeKalb County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in DeKalb County is 3.50″. It was reported near Ashley, IN on May 7, 2024.

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

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

I am selling a home in DeKalb County — 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 DeKalb County address?

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