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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Lake County, IN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Lake County, IN from March 14, 1957 through August 12, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 46307 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
145
Wind Reports
396
Tornado Reports
48
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lake County, IN · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 12, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Lake County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
2:36 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Crown Point, IN
0.88″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
2:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cedar Lake, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2026
1:13 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Video shared to social media shows dime to quarter size hail near Ridge Road and 5th Street in Highland.
NWS Hail Report Location: Highland, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2026
9:51 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NE Highland, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 11, 2026
3:11 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report of quarter size hail lasting approximately 2 minutes in Hobart. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Hobart, IN
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2024
9:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 1 NNE Cedar Lake. Trained spotter reports hail of nickel to quarter size near Lake Shore Drive and Cline Avenue in Cedar Lake. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Cedar Lake, IN
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2024
7:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated by radar. Relayed via mping.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Hobart, IN
1.50″ hail
May 7, 2024
7:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Hobart, IN
1.00″ hail
May 2, 2024
8:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail estimated up to quarter size in Miller Beach neighborhood of Gary.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Lake Station, IN
1.00″ hail
Feb 9, 2024
2:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Crown Point, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 1, 2023
8:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Merrillville, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2023
9:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Lakes Of The Four Seaso, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2023
10:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Crown Point, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2023
10:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PEA TO JUST OVER QUARTER SIZE HAIL FELL WITH WIND GUSTS OF 30 TO 40 MPH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE St. John, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 26, 2023
10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: St. John, 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 Lake County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 12, 2026
3:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports on social media of downed tree limbs in South Hammond. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Hammond, IN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Extensive tree damage in and near Lake Station with numerous trees downed. A semi truck was also overturned on I-80.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lake Station, IN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 FATAL *** Local broadcast media reported than an unhoused woman was struck by roofing debris and killed during the derecho. The incident was first reported at 12:15 PM. Based on radar_ the time
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Lake Station, IN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous photos shared via social media show large branches downed at Lakes of the Four Seasons. A few trees possibly uprooted. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lakes Of The Four Seaso, IN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: IN-DOT reports overturned semi on I-65 northbound near mile marker 240 east of Lowell. Relayed by broadcast media. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 Wsw Hebron, IN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo shared of a large tree uprooted. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Lakes Of The Four, IN
99 mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Peak gust of 86 kt or 99 mph measured at Gary Airport Tower.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gary Airport, IN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Video shared to social media shows evergreen uprooted onto power line in Hobart. A few other large branches downed in vicinity. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Hobart, IN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: several trees uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Nw Lake Station, IN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: IN-DOT reports overturned semi on I-65 southbound just north of mile marker 253. Relayed by broadcast media. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nne Merrillville, IN
70 mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Private weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nnw Crown Point, IN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: large branches downed_ at least 1 tree uprooted in the Pulaski neighborhood.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese Gary, IN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photo shared via social media shows broken power pole near 45th Avenue and Jackson Street. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Wsw New Chicago, IN
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos shared of large tree branches snapped. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Whiting, IN
72 mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Private weather station: KINSAINT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ese St. John, 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 Lake County

30 reports
UNK category
Jun 17, 2026
12:51 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Public report of tornado on the grand east of Lowell near I-65.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Hebron, IN
UNK category
Jun 17, 2026
12:48 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS damage survey confirmed an EF-3 tornado with peak winds of 165 mph... path length of 22.2 miles... and maximum width of 400 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 NE Shelby, IN
UNK category
Jun 17, 2026
12:36 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS survey confirms a preliminary EF-0 tornado. Peak winds of 85 mph... width of 200 yards... and length of 12.6 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Schneider, IN
UNK category
Jun 17, 2026
12:32 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS survey confirms a preliminary EF-0 tornado. Peak winds of 80 mph... width of 150 yards... and length of 4.1 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSW Cedar Lake, IN
UNK category
Jun 17, 2026
12:25 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** Corrects previous tornado report from 3 SE Griffith. An NWS damage survey confirmed an EF-2 tornado with peak winds of 120 mph... path length of 6.5 miles... and maximum width of 700 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SE Griffith, IN
UNK category
Jun 17, 2026
12:11 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS survey confirms a preliminary EF-0 tornado. Peak winds near 85 mph... width of 150 yards... and length of 5.5 miles.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW St. John, IN
UNK category
Mar 19, 2025
10:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage surveys confirmed an EF-0 tornado. A tornado touched down near Norton Park... just south of West 13th Avenue in Gary. This brief tornado blew tree debris across roadways and uprooted several small trees east of the Gary Business District with estimated winds of 73 mph. The tornado dissipated around MLK Drive... just north of East 7th Avenue before reaching the Dunes Highway.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Gary, IN
UNK category
Mar 19, 2025
10:47 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** Damage surveys confirmed an EF-1 tornado. A tornado touched down near Morton Street between West 23rd Avenue and West 22nd Plaza in Gary. This brief tornado ripped a portion of the gymnasium roof off of Frankie Woods McCullough Academy... blew out the garage and ripped off the roofs of several homes on West 21st Avenue... as well as bent several power poles and light fixtures. Officials reported an adult female was injured due to part of the roof collapsing onto them. They were taken to the hospital and were reported to be in stable condition. The tornado dissipated just before the New Revelation Baptist Church on West 21st Avenue... just before Chase Street.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WSW Gary, IN
UNK category
Mar 19, 2025
10:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage surveys confirmed an EF-0 tornado. A tornado touched down near West 29th Place... just east of Colfax Street in Gary. This brief tornado uprooted two large trees with estimated winds of 75 mph... as well as blowing out the glass doors at the entrance of the Hard Rock Casino. The tornado dissipated shortly after passing the casino before Burr Street.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Griffith, IN
UNK category
Mar 19, 2025
10:43 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage surveys confirmed an EF-0 tornado. A tornado touched down just northwest of the intersection of US-41 and 45th Street in Highland. This tornado first caused damage to the roof of a commercial building on US-41... then continued east northeast into a residential area near Merkley Elementary School where damage was mostly small branches broken and a few instances of shingle damage. The tornado briefly intensified as it neared Forrest Drive and Sac Drive... with a few trees uprooted and multiple large branches broken. One large tree was uprooted onto a house... causing roof damage. Winds were estimated at 85 mph in this neighborhood. Fences were also damaged in the vicinity. The tornado continued northeast toward the residential area near Southridge Elementary School... where damage was mostly confined to small branches. The tornado dissipated near Wirth Road just west of Kleinman Road.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Highland, IN
UNK category
Mar 17, 2025
6:19 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage surveys confirmed an EF-0 tornado. A tornado began just north of Rohrman Drive near a small pond between Rohrman Park and Painted Leaf Drive in southeast Schererville. After snapping multiple trees in Memory Lane Memorial Cemetery... the tornado then moved rapidly northeast across US 30 into west Merrillville... passing just east of Miller Elementary School before ending east of US 55 near West 52nd Place in southeast Ross. Damage included multiple uprooted or snapped large trees along with shingle and roof trim damage to homes across multiple residential areas along the five mile path... with peak estimated winds near 80 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Schererville, IN
UNK category
Mar 17, 2025
6:12 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage surveys confirmed an EF-1 tornado. A brief tornado began near Wicker Avenue just south of 136th Place and moved rapidly northeast across Wicker Avenue and through a residential area of Cedar Lake. The tornado then continued north across West 133rd Avenue and along Lindberg Street before ending south of West 129th Avenue. Damage included several large uprooted or snapped trees... some of which fell onto and damaged homes. The most significant damage occurred east of Osborn Street between West 134th Place and West 133rd Lane... where a portion of a roof of a two story home landed in a neighboring yard... with peak winds estimated near 86 mph. In addition... a trampoline was found wrapped around a telephone pole along West 133rd Avenue.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Cedar Lake, IN
UNK category
Jul 19, 2024
3:02 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0 tornado with winds of 75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 N Shelby, IN
UNK category
Mar 2, 2024
3:15 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS damage survey confirmed that an EF-1 tornado with estimated peak winds of 90 mph... a path length of 2.2 miles on land... and a maximum width of 75 yards impacted the northwest side of Gary... snapping tree limbs and damaging multiple power poles before moving offshore onto Lake Michigan.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ESE East Chicago, IN
UNK category
Apr 7, 2023
1:53 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lake County, IN
Lake County · 154,584 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN NWS DAMAGE SURVEY DETERMINED AN EF-1 TORNADO WITH ESTIMATED PEAK WINDS OF 100 MPH... PATH LENGTH OF 3.3 MILES... AND MAXIMUM WIDTH OF 250 YARDS IMPACTED MERRILVILLE. DAMAGE ALONG THE PATH CONSISTED OF NUMEROUS HARDWOOD AND SOFTWOOD TREES SNAPPED AND UPROOTED. IN ADDITION... SEVERAL HOMES SUSTAINED DAMAGE TO ROOFS AND WINDOWS ALONG THE PATH OF THE TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 WNW Merrillville, 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

Lake County, IN area census snapshot

People & households
Population498,990
Households193,474
Housing units216,330
Income
Median household income$68,985
$100k+ households38.9%
$150k+ households15.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached154,584
Attached single-family16,293
Small multifamily23,078
Large multifamily19,135
Mobile homes3,227
Housing mix
Single-family share71.5%
Attached-home share7.5%
Multifamily share19.5%
Mobile-home share1.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied137,105
Renter-occupied56,369
Vacant units22,856
Home value & age
Median home value$214,700
Owner homes $300k+26.5%
Owner homes $500k+5.9%
Owner homes $750k+1.3%
Median year built1968
Older-home share67.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars178,817
Free hail maps

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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Lake County

46307 85
Crown Point, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
46356 64
Lowell, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
46341 47
Hebron, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
46303 39
Cedar Lake, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
46319 38
Griffith, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
46342 38
Hobart, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
46410 35
Merrillville, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
46406 31
Gary, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
46311 29
Dyer, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
46321 25
Munster, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
46402 25
Gary, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
46322 23
Highland, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
46324 22
Hammond, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
46375 22
Schererville, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
46312 17
East Chicago, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
46373 14
St. John, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
46405 12
Lake Station, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports
46323 11
Hammond, IN Hail, wind & tornado reports

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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 145 hail, 396 wind, and 48 tornado reports in Lake County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 12, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lake County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Lake County is 2.75″. It was reported near Calumet City, IN on July 13, 2015.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lake 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 Lake County address?

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