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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Elkhart County, IN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Elkhart County, IN from April 18, 1955 through August 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 46526 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
113
Wind Reports
419
Tornado Reports
37
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Elkhart County, IN · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Elkhart County

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1.25″ hail
Jun 16, 2026
11:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Waterford Mills, IN
1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2023
8:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Millersburg, IN
1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2023
7:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Elkhart County, IN
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Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Goshen, IN
1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2023
7:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Elkhart County, IN
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Hail Report Description: Quarter size to slightly larger hail fell at the Meijer in Dunlap.
NWS Hail Report Location: Dunlap, IN
1.50″ hail
Jul 20, 2023
7:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Goshen, IN
1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2023
7:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Dunlap, IN
1.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2023
7:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Jimtown, IN
1.50″ hail
Jul 20, 2023
7:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elkhart, IN
2.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2023
7:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report of 2 inch hail in Jimtown. Relayed by broadcast media with photo on Twitter.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jimtown, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 3, 2023
10:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Mainly pea to penny size hail... with picture shared of 1 quarter size hail stone near the Elkhart and St Joseph county line.
NWS Hail Report Location: Jimtown, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2023
11:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED AT THE INTERSECTION OF CR 16 AND CR 43. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Middlebury, IN
1.25″ hail
Mar 31, 2023
11:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Middlebury, IN
1.25″ hail
Mar 31, 2023
11:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AT THE INTERSECTION OF COUNTY ROAD 20 AND SR 15.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elkhart, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2023
11:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED AT THE INTERSECTION OF COUNTY ROAD 6 AND US-19.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elkhart, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2022
1:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Jimtown, 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 Elkhart County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
5:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on CR 17 1 mile south of the Toll Road. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Bristol, IN
63 mph
Aug 11, 2026
5:19 PM UTC
Wind report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KGSH Goshen.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Benton, IN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
5:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree down in Wakarusa. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wakarusa, IN
UNK mph
Aug 9, 2026
9:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Post on Matt Rudkin Facebook page of Tree down across the road on CR 7 in Elkhart near Bristol Street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Elkhart, IN
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few medium sized tree branches snapped in Bristol. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bristol, IN
59 mph
Jun 12, 2026
2:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Elkhart, IN
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
2:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: several trees and large branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Middlebury, IN
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
2:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: several homes damaged and trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Bristol, IN
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
2:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: large tree and numerous branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dunlap, IN
66 mph
Jun 10, 2026
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Goshen Municipal Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Benton, IN
UNK mph
May 18, 2026
5:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines down near the intersection of Ash Rd and Jefferson Rd. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Osceola, IN
59 mph
Mar 11, 2026
5:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KGSH Goshen.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Benton, IN
67 mph
Feb 19, 2026
3:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KGSH Goshen.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Benton, IN
67 mph
Jun 26, 2025
7:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KGSH Goshen.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Benton, IN
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2025
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Broadcast Media reported a few trees/limbs down on Country Road 3 on the northside of Wakarusa... IN in Elkhart County. Adjusted report based on radar data.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Wakarusa, 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 Elkhart County

30 reports
UNK category
Jun 19, 2026
2:42 AM UTC
Tornado report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** Corrects previous tornado report from 3 NE Elkhart for an injury. Correction to the previously reported Bristol... IN tornado to expand the track both west and east. A National Weather Service storm survey determined that an EF-2 tornado occurred in association with a line of severe thunderstorms across northern Elkhart County. Along the path... shingle damage to homes was observed along with uprooted trees. Later in its track... the tornado reached the Hyde Park Drive and Stanford Drive areas where additional trees were uprooted. A residence on Hyde Park Drive sustained a complete loss of a garage with accompanying significant resultant roof damage. One injury was reported at this residence. Another residence on Stanford Drive suffered a near complete loss of its roof. The tornado then crossed a field as it approached the Pheasant Ridge subdivision and resulted in several snapped trees along a tree line. Several large tree branches and additional uprooted trees were noted i
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Elkhart, IN
UNK category
Jun 13, 2026
2:46 AM UTC
Tornado report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Weather Service storm survey determined that an EF-2 tornado occurred in association with a line of severe thunderstorms across northern Elkhart County. The path of the tornado began in the County Road 15 and Bainbridge Drive area just west of Bristol... IN where some minor shingle damage to homes was observed along with some uprooted trees. The tornado continued northeastward across open fields... and then reached the Hyde Park Drive and Stanford Drive areas where additional trees were uprooted. A residence on Hyde Park Drive sustained a complete loss of a garage with accompanying significant resultant roof damage. One injury was reported at this residence. A small shed was also moved off its base at this same residence on Hyde Park Drive. Another residence on Stanford Drive suffered a near complete loss of its roof. The tornado then crossed a field as it approached the Pheasant Ridge subdivision and resulted in several snapped trees along a tree line. Several large tree bra
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ENE Elkhart, IN
UNK category
Jul 20, 2024
4:21 AM UTC
Tornado report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A survey of damage confirmed a brief EF1 tornado... embedded within an area of straightline wind damage. The tornado touched down southeast of Hawthorne Elementary School and proceeded quickly ESE... eventually lifting near the intersection of Bismark Rd and S Main St. Numerous trees were uprooted... partially due to the wet ground conditions... as well as several snapped tree limbs and trunks. The greatest damage occurred in the area of Mather Ave... between Carlton Ave and Naomi St. Winds were estimated in the 85 to 90 mph range with a maximum width of 250 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Elkhart, IN
UNK category
Aug 10, 2020
10:40 PM UTC
Tornado report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS SURVEY CONFIRMED AN EF1 TORNADO ON AUGUST 11TH 2020.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SW Wakarusa, IN
UNK category
Aug 20, 2016
7:19 PM UTC
Tornado report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF EF0 TORNADO TOUCHDOWN JUST WEST OF CR 133...SOUTH OF US 6. MINOR HOME DAMAGE TO 2 HOMES... AS WELL AS SNAPPED TREE LIMBS AND EDGE OF A CORN FIELD FLATTENED. MAXIMUM WIDTH 50 YARDS... LENGTH 0.1 MILES. .
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NNE Syracuse, IN
EF0 category
Sep 27, 2011
11:56 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS survey of damage and eyewitness reports of a possible tornado was performed near Nappanee. Four different eyewitnesses reported a tornado touch down at a business on the south side of US 6 and quickly track north across US 6, ending near County Road 54. Minor shingle and soffit damage was observed to 2 businesses. Small branches were also broken in the area. Eyewitnesses reported that branches and leaves were being bent upwards into the circulation but remained generally intact. Wind speed are estimated in the 70 to 75 mph range.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.57 ESE Nappanee, IN
EF0 category
Jun 23, 2010
8:17 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A survey of damage within a larger area of straight line wind damage revealed a circulation touched down roughly a mile northwest of the intersection of US 33 and US 6. Several trees were damaged as the circulation began moving southeast. Patches of corn were also flattened as it moved towards and crossed US 6. A barn was struck by the winds, blowing off the front door and causing a shift in the whole building's walls. The circulation then flipped several sections of 2 different center pivots. Maximum winds are estimated around 85 mph with a maximum width of around 50 yards. Damage is estimated at around $100,000.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.47 S Millersburg, IN
EF0 category
Jun 23, 2010
8:16 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Emergency management officials relayed that an Amish family observed a tornado in an open field adjacent to their farm race eastward, picking up the roof of a barn (DI: SBO DOD: 5) and carrying it away from the property before dropping it and dissipating. One of the doors facing the tornado may have been open, aiding in the uplift of the roof. As a result, winds are estimated at around 80 mph with a maximum width of 25 yards. Damage is estimated at around $10,000.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.55 SW Middlebury, IN
EF1 category
Jun 23, 2010
8:15 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An off duty NWS employee witnessed a circulation touch down in an open field on West Lincoln Street, west of County Road 33 and move east southeast. The tornado's main structural impact occurred to a barn on the 15000 block of County Road 42. The owner of the barn witnessed the roof being picked up and carried into a nearby neighbor's yard (DI: SBO DOD: 6). The circulation then proceeded across the Timber Ridge Golf Course and began to turn more southeastward, causing extensive damage to over 200 trees on the course and then striking a large grove of 40 year old pine trees at a residence in the 12000 block of County Road 44. The final signs of the circulation were then found over an open field northwest of County Road 46 and State Route 13. Maximum winds are estimated at 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .68 ENE Benton, IN
EF1 category
Jun 23, 2010
8:09 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A survey of damage in Goshen indicated a circulation touched down near the Parkside Elementary School, causing varying degrees of damage to trees at the school and to the east northeast as it moved through the southern parts of town. The circulation passed over the Aggregate Industries storage facilities, ripping the roof and portions of the metal shell away (DI:WHB; DOD:4). Several trucks in the building suffered damage as the roof struck them while being picked up. The tornado quickly dissipated after striking the facility. Debris from the building was found over a half mile away at the Elkhart County Fairgrounds. Damage for the building and contents is estimated at $500,000.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .6 S Goshen, IN
EF1 category
Jun 23, 2010
7:59 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A survey of damage indicated a circulation touched down northwest of Wakarusa and worked east southeast, passing north of the town. The circulation skipped along its nearly 12 mile track, producing varying degrees of tree damage, including tree topping, uproots and snapping large limbs. The greatest damage occurred at the Ultimaster plant on State Route 19, where a portion of a second story wall and roof was ripped away. Tree and corn damage continued as the circulation approached New Paris, where it finally dissipated. Despite its track, the maximum width was only around 50 yards with maximum estimated winds of around 100 mph. Damage is estimated at $300,000.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.27 NW Wakarusa, IN
EF3 category
Oct 18, 2007
9:19 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado continued northeast out of Kosciusko County into the southeast side of Nappanee where the most extensive damage occurred. The width of the tornado decreased to one quarter mile and intensified just south of US-6 and County Road 7 as wind speeds increased to around 165 mph, in the upper range of the EF3 rating. The tornado went through an area populated by homes, restaurants, convenience stores and 3 RV plants, all of which sustained varying degrees of damage. Local officials reported that 459 buildings were damaged. Of these, 352 were homes with 52 of those being destroyed or uninhabitable. 81 businesses were damaged and 26 destroyed. A few minor injuries were also reported, mainly from people trapped in some of the houses and a few businesses. The tornado continued into the Blackstone subdivision where numerous homes were damaged or destroyed. The tornado continued to west of New Paris near the intersection of County Roads 46 and 17 where it lifted. Numerous vehicles of all varieties sustained severe damage. Damage is estimated around $11 million.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Nappanee, IN
F0 category
Oct 24, 2001
4:09 PM EST
Tornado report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down near intersection of Douglas and Bittersweet Roads in eastern St Joseph county and skipped northeast into extreme northwest Elkhart county where it crossed the Indiana Toll Road before lifting. Damage included a Toll Road administration building and 2 storage facilities. 9 cars were also damaged in the parking lot.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WNW (Ekm)Elkhart Muni Ar, IN
F0 category
Oct 24, 2001
4:08 PM EST
Tornado report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down southeast of Mishawaka and traveled northeast through the west side of Osceola before moving into Elkhart county northeast of Osceola. F2 damage occurred between Mishawaka and Osceola. The tornado then skipped as it went into Elkhart county causing F0 damage in the Cobus Green mobile home park before lifting.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 W Elkhart, IN
F1 category
Aug 25, 1998
1:35 AM EST
Tornado report for Elkhart County, IN
Elkhart County · 55,807 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: THIS TORNADO LIKELY FORMED ALONG THE LEADING EDGE OF THE BOW ECHO WHICH PASSED THROUGH BERRIEN AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTIES EARLIER. IT TOUCHED DOWN ON TOP OF THE FORD DEALERSHIP ALONG HIGHWAY 33 TEARING OFF A LARGE PART OF THE ROOF AND ONE WALL. NEXT IT THREW A FORD AEROSTAR VAN INTO A POWER POLE AND PICKED UP AN RV TOSSING IT OVER 50 YARDS AWAY ACROSS THE HIGHWAY INTO A DITCH. NEXT IT CROSSED A STREET AND HIT A MANUFACTURED HOME DEALERSHIP SHIFTING SEVERAL HOMES OFF THEIR FOUNDATIONS, TEARING A LARGE PART OF THE OFFICE ROOF OFF AND FLIPPING A MOVING VAN OVER. IT THEN PROCEEDED DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY 33 FOR APPROXIMATELY ANOTHER 200 YARDS TEARING OFF PARTS OF ROOFS AND AIR CONDITIONING UNITS BEFORE LIFTING.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Dunlap, 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 · County

Elkhart County, IN area census snapshot

People & households
Population206,868
Households71,760
Housing units80,102
Income
Median household income$65,617
$100k+ households38.4%
$150k+ households13.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached55,807
Attached single-family2,187
Small multifamily8,558
Large multifamily6,441
Mobile homes7,079
Housing mix
Single-family share69.7%
Attached-home share2.7%
Multifamily share18.7%
Mobile-home share8.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied51,126
Renter-occupied20,634
Vacant units8,342
Home value & age
Median home value$194,400
Owner homes $300k+21.5%
Owner homes $500k+5.7%
Owner homes $750k+2.0%
Median year built1977
Older-home share53.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars65,795
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Elkhart County

46526 141
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46516 101
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46567 91
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46514 72
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46767 60
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46530 52
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46561 41
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46507 38
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46528 37
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46517 35
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46542 32
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Not sure if hail may have affected your home in Elkhart County? Ask a local pro for a Remote Hail Inspection. They can review hail activity for your property and help you decide whether an in-person roof or exterior inspection makes sense.

Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 113 hail, 419 wind, and 37 tornado reports in Elkhart County, 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 Elkhart County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Elkhart County is 2.75″. It was reported near Benton, IN on July 16, 1965.

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

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

I am selling a home in Elkhart 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 Elkhart County address?

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