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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Howard County, IN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Howard County, IN from May 28, 1955 through August 26, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 46901 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
78
Wind Reports
186
Tornado Reports
25
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Howard County, IN · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 26, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Howard County

30 reports
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0.50″ hail
Aug 26, 2026
9:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Indian Heights, IN
1.00″ hail
Aug 26, 2026
9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to at least 1 inch diameter did damage in Russiaville. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Russiaville, IN
0.50″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
4:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Wawpecong, IN
1.75″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
9:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Near US-31 just south of Miami County line. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Kokomo, IN
1.25″ hail
Apr 14, 2026
9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Kokomo, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 22, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NE Kokomo, IN
1.50″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
10:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Home damage from hail. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ESE Greentown, IN
2.75″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
10:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photo of 2.85 inch hail in Jerome. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Greentown, IN
1.75″ hail
Mar 14, 2024
10:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Sharpsville, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 10, 2020
5:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CRACKED WIND SHIELD.
NWS Hail Report Location: Greentown, IN
1.25″ hail
Apr 26, 2017
11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Kokomo, IN
0.75″ hail
May 11, 2014
8:26 PM EST-5
Hail report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Some roads were also flooded near this location due to heavy thunderstorm rainfall.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Kokomo, IN
0.88″ hail
Jun 27, 2013
5:06 PM EST-5
Hail report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Kokomo, IN
1.25″ hail
Jun 27, 2013
5:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ponding of water was noted along the side of Highway 31 as well.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.13 E Kokomo, IN
0.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2013
12:24 PM EST-5
Hail report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to dime-sized hail was reported at the intersection of US Highways 31 and 35. A few construction barrels were blown over as well.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.19 ESE Kokomo, 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 Howard County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
5:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell onto a home_ possibly causing a gas leak. Time esimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Russiaville, IN
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down across Howard County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kokomo, IN
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed in multiple locations in Howard county. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 Nne Russiaville, IN
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
2:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and power lines throughout Howard County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kokomo, IN
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down reported in south Kokomo. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Kokomo, IN
70 mph
Apr 28, 2026
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Greentown, IN
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2025
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: multiple reports of trees down across town. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kokomo, IN
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2025
8:57 PM UTC
Wind report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Ham trained spotter reports 24-inch dia. tree down just east of IN26 and 350 W on the south side of the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Russiaville, IN
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2025
8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EMA trained spotter reports 16-inch measured diameter tree down 100yds west of 950 W 150 S in Howard County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Russiaville, IN
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2025
8:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees blown down by thunderstorm winds.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Indian Heights, IN
UNK mph
Mar 20, 2025
12:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed power lines at 300 South and 350 West. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Indian Heights, IN
UNK mph
Mar 20, 2025
12:18 AM UTC
Wind report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed 3 power poles across roadway on Howard-Miami County Line. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Greentown, IN
UNK mph
Mar 20, 2025
12:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Thunderstorm winds downed tree onto residence at Ohio Street and Virginia Street. Also tree on car at Park Street and Blvd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Kokomo, IN
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2025
7:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree of unknown size downed over road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Indian Heights, IN
UNK mph
Sep 20, 2024
9:39 PM UTC
Wind report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof damage at an elementary school. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Indian Heights, 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 Howard County

25 reports
UNK category
Apr 1, 2023
3:20 AM UTC
Tornado report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** TORNADO BEGAN HERE TRAVELING 6.41 MILES NE ENDING SE OF GREENTOWN. MAXIMUM WIDTH OF TORNADO WAS 25 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Sharpsville, IN
UNK category
Apr 1, 2023
3:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: BRIEF TORNADO EAST OF RUSSIAVILLE. TOTAL LENGTH OF 0.14 MILES AND A MAXIMUM WIDTH OF 10 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Russiaville, IN
UNK category
Apr 1, 2023
3:11 AM UTC
Tornado report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO BEGAN HERE... ENDING 0.86 MILES AWAY SW OF RUSSIAVILLE. MAX TORNADO WIDTH WAS 10 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Russiaville, IN
UNK category
Aug 24, 2016
8:17 PM UTC
Tornado report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STARBUCKS DESTROYED. NO INJURIES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Kokomo, IN
UNK category
Aug 24, 2016
7:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STARBUCKS DESTROYED. MARKLAND MALL SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. REPORTED BY KOKOMO RADIO STATION.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Kokomo, IN
UNK category
Aug 24, 2016
7:32 PM UTC
Tornado report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: LARGE TORNADO STILL ON THE GROUND. LOCATION APPROXIMATE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Kokomo, IN
UNK category
Aug 24, 2016
7:21 PM UTC
Tornado report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: STARBUCKS DESTROYED. NO INJURIES.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Kokomo, IN
UNK category
Aug 24, 2016
7:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO ON WEST SIDE OF KOKOMO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Kokomo, IN
EF2 category
Nov 17, 2013
3:29 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 1529EST, this small EF-2 tornado damaged several well built homes in the vicinity of East Ricketts Street in Kokomo. The tornado then crossed East Hoffer Street, damaging a UAW building before lifting at 1530EST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.13 S Kokomo, IN
EF2 category
Nov 17, 2013
3:19 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 1513EST, the EF-2 tornado touched down in Michigantown. This EF-2 tornado caused damage to a hog farm and several properties northeast of Michigantown, with additional damage found to the east of Rossville. At 1519EST, the tornado crossed into southwest Howard County. The tornado was at its strongest as it crossed through the southeast side of Kokomo, causing extensive property damage. A BMO Bank was destroyed with significant damage to several fast food restaurants along South Washington Street. The tornado lifted 2 miles north of Greentown at 1536EST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.91 SSW Russiaville, IN
EF0 category
Oct 26, 2010
8:50 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado touchdown was confirmed about two and a half miles east of downtown Kokomo near County Roads 300 East and 50 North. One home had significant damage and six other structures had minor roof or fence damage. Numerous trees were also reported down. This tornado has been rated an EF0 (wind speeds between 65 and 85 mph).
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.49 WSW Vermont, IN
F0 category
Jul 26, 2005
8:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado touched down briefly in the Champagne Shores Subdivision. Numerous trees were broken or sheared off.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WSW Kokomo, IN
F1 category
Apr 20, 2004
6:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A third in a string of tornadoes associated with an isolated low-topped supercell touched down in Kokomo. The tornado was rated an F1 and severely damaged a skating rink and trucking company. There was also damage to 3 other homes and 1 minor injury reported.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Kokomo, IN
F0 category
Apr 20, 2004
5:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The second in a series of tornadoes associated with an isolated low-topped supercell touched down in rural Howard county 8 miles southwest of Kokomo. The tornado was rated an F0 and destroyed a barn and overturned a grain bin in its brief lifetime.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SW Kokomo, IN
F3 category
Jun 11, 1998
7:03 PM EST
Tornado report for Howard County, IN
Howard County · 30,205 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: SW Greentown, 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

Howard County, IN area census snapshot

People & households
Population83,610
Households35,129
Housing units39,795
Income
Median household income$62,496
$100k+ households37.5%
$150k+ households13.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached30,205
Attached single-family1,296
Small multifamily4,217
Large multifamily2,797
Mobile homes1,280
Housing mix
Single-family share75.9%
Attached-home share3.3%
Multifamily share17.6%
Mobile-home share3.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied25,247
Renter-occupied9,882
Vacant units4,666
Home value & age
Median home value$151,500
Owner homes $300k+10.8%
Owner homes $500k+2.0%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1968
Older-home share66.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars32,721
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Howard County

46901 144
Kokomo, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
46936 53
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46902 47
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46928 45
Point Isabel, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
46929 43
Flora, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
46979 41
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46932 32
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46919 28
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46068 25
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46076 16
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 78 hail, 186 wind, and 25 tornado reports in Howard County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 26, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Howard County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Howard County is 2.75″. It was reported near Greentown, IN on March 14, 2024.

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

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

I am selling a home in Howard 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 Howard County address?

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