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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Jennings County, IN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Jennings County, IN from September 15, 1956 through August 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
36
Wind Reports
99
Tornado Reports
12
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Jennings County, IN · 1956–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Jennings County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 20, 2025
1:11 AM UTC
Hail report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAM reported. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Scipio, IN
1.00″ hail
Jul 13, 2023
6:28 PM UTC
Hail report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: North Vernon, IN
1.75″ hail
Jun 8, 2022
6:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: THUNDERSTORM PRODUCED GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: North Vernon, IN
1.75″ hail
Jun 8, 2022
6:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: THUNDERSTORM PRODUCED GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL IN HAYDEN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Hayden, IN
1.00″ hail
Dec 6, 2021
5:00 AM UTC
Hail report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SHARED WITH A PICTURE VIA TWITTER. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Country Squire La, IN
1.00″ hail
Apr 5, 2017
8:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNW Hayden, IN
1.00″ hail
Apr 8, 2015
9:20 AM EST-5
Hail report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .87 NE Queensville, IN
1.75″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
4:43 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N North Vernon, IN
2.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
4:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.26 WNW North Vernon, IN
1.75″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
4:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 W Hayden, IN
1.75″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
4:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .54 W Hayden, IN
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
4:27 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.52 S Scipio, IN
1.00″ hail
Jul 1, 2012
4:26 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was almost covering the ground in this location.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.24 SW Scipio, IN
0.75″ hail
Apr 28, 2011
4:53 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 S Hayden, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2010
6:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.75 WSW North Vernon Arpt, 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 Jennings County

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UNK mph
Aug 16, 2026
10:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed onto power lines. Road briefly closed.
NWS Wind Report Location: Country Squire Lakes, IN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
11:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines over SR 3. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ne Country Squire Lak, IN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 FATAL *** Thunderstorms winds blew a tree down onto a house killing a 4-year old child near Geneva township. Time is estimated from the report source and radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Scipio, IN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
7:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 FATAL *** Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from Scipio. Thunderstorms winds blew a remaining portion of a rotted tree down onto a house killing a 4-year old child near Geneva township. Tim
NWS Wind Report Location: Country Squire Lakes, IN
UNK mph
Jun 18, 2026
3:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Pictures showing several snapped tree limbs east of SR 3 north of North Vernon.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Country Squire Lak, IN
UNK mph
Apr 3, 2025
3:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines over road.
NWS Wind Report Location: North Vernon, IN
UNK mph
Jul 31, 2024
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down across roads... limbs down in yards... trees on vehicles.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Vernon, IN
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on propane tank. No damage to house. Big limbs fell in same direction. 4 or 5 trees down and uprooted across the street.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Hayden, IN
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Relayed report of possible damage in Jennings county along CR 640 West near Commiskey. Barn roof blown off and trees uprooted. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 S Hayden, IN
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report via email; Time estimated via radar; Multiple trees down and barn roof damage.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 S Hayden, IN
UNK mph
Feb 27, 2023
6:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWNED. REPORTED BY COUNTY EMA. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Nebraska, IN
UNK mph
Sep 21, 2022
10:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LATE REPORT. WINDS DOWNED POWER LINES AND FLAG POLES WHILE UPROOTING SEVERAL LARGE TREES. DAMAGE OCCURRED TO RESIDENCES AND A PLANT FARM WHERE A GREENHOUSE WAS LEVELED WHILE PLASTIC WAS RIPPED OFF OF TWO OTHER GREENHOUSES. ALONG BASE ROAD FROM CR 575 NORTH TO CR 850 NORTH AND TO THE NORTHEAST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Sardinia, IN
UNK mph
Jun 8, 2022
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LATE REPORT OF TREES DOWN ON COUNTY ROAD 300 NORTH AT 350 WEST. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Country Squire Lake, IN
UNK mph
May 20, 2022
6:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND UTILITY LINES DOWN ON NORTHEAST SIDE OF NORTH VERNON. TREE FALL DIRECTION MAINLY TO THE NORTH AND NORTHEAST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE North Vernon, IN
UNK mph
Apr 13, 2022
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LATE REPORT OF ESTIMATED 70 MPH WINDS PUSHING A MOBILE HOME OFF ITS FOUNDATION AT 2515 BUCKINGHAM DRIVE. NEARBY TREES FELL INTO HOMES AT BOTH 171 COUNTRY SQUIRE BOULEVARD AND THE INTERSECTION OF COUNTRY MANOR STREET AND FOXMOOR DRIVE. TREES ALSO DOWNED FROM HAYDEN TO NORTH OF NORTH VERNON. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Country Squire Lake, 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 Jennings County

12 reports
UNK category
Jun 13, 2018
1:35 AM UTC
Tornado report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: POSSIBLE TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Butlerville, IN
EF1 category
Sep 25, 2011
11:33 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado began at approximately 12:33 AM EDT around 6 miles west of North Vernon along County Road 700 West between County Roads 150 North and 300 North. The tornado destroyed a pole barn, damaged 2 homes, overturned tractors, downed trees and telephone poles, and laid down a corn field before lifting around 12:34 AM EDT. One of the homes had its roof blown off. There were no injuries. The path was approximately a half mile long and 75 yards wide. Based on the damage, the tornado was rated an EF1 on the Enhanced Fujita scale with winds estimated near 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.6 NNW Hayden, IN
EF0 category
May 15, 2007
8:35 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF0 tornado touched down near county roads 535 W and 300 S, seven miles to the southwest of North Vernon. At this location there was significant structural damage to a barn and a metal bridge over a creek thrown several hundred feet. A portion of a roof of a house was torn off, a number of outbuildings were damaged, and the end of a tool shed was damaged. In addition to this damage, trees also blew down during the storm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 7 SW North Vernon, IN
F0 category
Aug 14, 2006
6:59 PM EST
Tornado report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down in rural southeast Jennings County near the small town of San Jacinto on the evening of 14 August 2006. The tornado tore half of a tin roof off a farm barn, and downed several trees. It also did superficial trim damage to a home, and flipped a swingset and an old trailer.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW San Jacinto, IN
F1 category
Jun 12, 2005
5:35 PM EST
Tornado report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The remnants of Tropical Storm Arlene spawned an F1 tornado southwest of Hayden, Indiana. The tornado touched down at County Roads 500 South and 750 West and lifted at County Road 900 West and US Highway 50. Several outbuildings were damaged, and several grain bins were overturned. Numerous trees were also downed by the tornado. The tornado was on the ground for 11 minutes, with a path length of 5.3 miles and a width of 75 yards. No one was injured by the tornado. Damage amounts are estimated.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 8 SW North Vernon, IN
F3 category
Apr 9, 1999
3:00 AM EST
Tornado report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A strong F3 tornado moved across the extreme southeastern part of the county significantly damaging 2 homes and destroying 4 barns. 2 high tension power line towers were toppled as well. The tornado then moved northeast out of the Indianapolis CWA.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SE San Jacinto, IN
F2 category
Jun 2, 1990
8:05 PM EST
Tornado report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1 category
Jun 2, 1990
8:01 PM EST
Tornado report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F0 category
Aug 1, 1979
10:55 AM CST
Tornado report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1 category
May 23, 1978
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F3 category
Apr 3, 1974
2:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F2 category
Apr 21, 1967
5:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Jennings County, IN
Jennings County · 8,498 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 · County

Jennings County, IN area census snapshot

People & households
Population27,584
Households10,760
Housing units11,691
Income
Median household income$68,476
$100k+ households42.3%
$150k+ households13.5%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,498
Attached single-family121
Small multifamily856
Large multifamily127
Mobile homes2,089
Housing mix
Single-family share72.7%
Attached-home share1.0%
Multifamily share8.4%
Mobile-home share17.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,504
Renter-occupied2,256
Vacant units931
Home value & age
Median home value$154,600
Owner homes $300k+12.8%
Owner homes $500k+5.0%
Owner homes $750k+1.2%
Median year built1982
Older-home share48.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars10,231
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 36 hail, 99 wind, and 12 tornado reports in Jennings County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 16, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Jennings County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Jennings County is 2.50″. It was reported near North Vernon, IN on September 15, 1956.

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

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

I am selling a home in Jennings 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 Jennings County address?

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