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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Lawrence County, IN
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Lawrence County, IN from March 1, 1955 through August 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
75
Wind Reports
164
Tornado Reports
27
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Lawrence County, IN · 1955–presentUpdated Daily · last Aug 27, 2026
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Silverville, IN
1.00″hail
Apr 30, 2025 11:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Williams Dam CO-OP observer reports 1 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Williams, IN
1.00″hail
Mar 30, 2025 10:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Bedford, IN
2.00″hail
Mar 20, 2025 12:21 AM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NNE Tunnelton, IN
1.00″hail
Mar 20, 2025 12:04 AM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Bedford, IN
1.00″hail
Jun 1, 2022 10:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Bartlettsville, IN
2.00″hail
May 19, 2022 11:26 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF 2 INCH HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mitchell, IN
1.00″hail
Oct 23, 2020 9:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: AT BUDDAH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Tunnelton, IN
1.00″hail
Mar 28, 2020 4:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Springville, IN
0.75″hail
Oct 7, 2014 12:23 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorm winds were also measured at 25 to 30 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.08 W Williams, IN
1.00″hail
Jul 27, 2012 5:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SW Bedford, IN
1.75″hail
Jul 8, 2012 12:39 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was observed on State Road 37 near the Monroe/Lawrence county line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.48 NNW Judah, IN
0.75″hail
May 4, 2012 9:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.76 ENE Yockey, IN
0.88″hail
May 1, 2012 4:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel sized hail was accompanied by 40 mph thunderstorm wind gusts.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N O Olitic, IN
0.88″hail
Mar 23, 2012 5:05 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Springville, IN
1.25″hail
Jun 20, 2011 1:36 AM EST-5
Hail report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 NW Mitchell, IN
1.00″hail
Jun 20, 2011 1:29 AM EST-5
Hail report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 NW Mitchell, IN
1.25″hail
Jun 20, 2011 1:25 AM EST-5
Hail report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 NW Mitchell, IN
1.00″hail
Jun 20, 2011 1:03 AM EST-5
Hail report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.08 W Williams, IN
2.75″hail
May 25, 2011 6:54 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.23 SSW Bedford, IN
1.25″hail
May 25, 2011 6:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N O Olitic, IN
2.75″hail
May 25, 2011 6:49 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to baseball sized hail was observed in this location.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SW Bedford, IN
2.50″hail
May 25, 2011 3:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SW Bedford, IN
1.25″hail
May 25, 2011 3:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N O Olitic, IN
2.75″hail
May 25, 2011 2:59 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SW Bedford, IN
1.00″hail
May 25, 2011 2:57 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .88 SW Bedford, IN
1.00″hail
May 25, 2011 2:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .97 WNW Williams, IN
1.00″hail
May 25, 2011 11:24 AM EST-5
Hail report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.08 W Williams, IN
1.00″hail
Apr 26, 2011 6:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.57 SW River Vale, IN
1.00″hail
Mar 23, 2011 12:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .89 WNW Williams, 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.
Wind Report Description: County dispatch reported a tree down across Clark Smith Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Wnw Mitchell, IN
UNKmph
Aug 27, 2026 1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County dispatch reports tree down over Spence Pike Road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Springville, IN
UNKmph
Jun 22, 2026 12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limb downed on Cody Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Spring Mill State P, IN
UNKmph
Jun 22, 2026 12:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power pole down and damage to Roof on structure... report received via amateur radio Skywarn net in Orange County. Located near the intersection of Cody Road and Hollace Chastain Road... East of Mitchell IN. Time is estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Spring Mill State P, IN
UNKmph
Apr 28, 2026 3:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Late report of t-storm winds damaging tree onto power line. Overall dozens of trees onto roads in Lawrence County from evening storms.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oolitic Purdue Ex Farm, IN
UNKmph
Mar 23, 2026 2:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Late report of t-storm winds blowing out transformer. Winds also downed power pole southwest of Mitchell. Time estd from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bedford, IN
UNKmph
Mar 16, 2026 2:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines downed near the intersection of US50 and SR 37.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Bedford, IN
UNKmph
Aug 17, 2025 4:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Oolitic, IN
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2025 8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and utility lines were blown down by thunderstorm winds. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oolitic, IN
UNKmph
Apr 3, 2025 2:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous reports of trees down... damage and debris from storms mainly across eastern part of Lawrence Co. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Heltonville, IN
UNKmph
Apr 3, 2025 2:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree uprooted. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Bedford, IN
UNKmph
Jul 30, 2024 4:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees downed south of Bedford. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Bedford, IN
UNKmph
Jul 30, 2024 4:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed near the intersection of CR 158 and CR 458.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Oolitic, IN
UNKmph
Jul 30, 2024 2:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees downed on Pleasant Run.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Heltonville, IN
UNKmph
Jul 2, 2023 12:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of 8 inch diameter tree downed. One other tree and two power poles also downed nearby. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Mitchell, IN
UNKmph
Jun 29, 2023 8:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fallen tree on car at D/18th Streets. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Bedford, IN
UNKmph
Jun 29, 2023 8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree uprooted along Mill Creek Road in Mitchell. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Spring Mill State, IN
UNKmph
Mar 3, 2023 7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DISPATCH REPORTS A FEW TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Avoca, IN
UNKmph
May 21, 2022 7:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE FELL ON HOUSE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mitchell, IN
UNKmph
May 21, 2022 7:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BUILDINGS DAMAGED. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Harrodsburg, IN
UNKmph
Apr 13, 2022 11:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LATE REPORT OF RURAL KING FACADE DAMAGED. ESTIMATED 65 MPH WIND. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Bedford, IN
UNKmph
Jun 19, 2021 1:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN AND SOME ROADS IMPASSABLE IN JUDAH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Avoca, IN
UNKmph
Oct 23, 2020 9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLOWN INTO APARTMENT HOUSE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mitchell, IN
UNKmph
Jul 13, 2020 1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COUNTY DISPATCH REPORTS DOWNED TREE AND POWER LINE CLOSED US 50 FOR 3 HOURS AROUND THE 4800 BLOCK. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Huron, IN
UNKmph
Jul 11, 2020 11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COUNTY DISPATCH REPORTS SEVERAL POWER LINES DOWN ALONG A LINE PARALLEL TO AND SOUTH OF US 50.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Tunnelton, IN
UNKmph
Jul 11, 2020 11:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DAMAGED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Avoca, IN
UNKmph
Jul 11, 2020 11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COUNTY DISPATCH REPORTS DOWNED TREE AND POWER LINE ON IN 446 NORTH OF U.S. 50.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Heltonville, IN
UNKmph
Jul 11, 2020 11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DAMAGE IN NEEDMORE AREA OF KENTUCKY HOLLOW RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Avoca, IN
77mph
Apr 10, 2020 1:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 4 E SILVERVILLE. SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE IN FAYETTEVILLE. POWER LINES ARE DOWN... ROOFS BADLY DAMAGED... AND LARGE TREES ARE DOWN. METAL CHIMNEY AT THE INDIAN CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT IS BENT. PERSONAL WEATHER STATION RECORDED 77 MPH WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Silverville, IN
77mph
Apr 9, 2020 1:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE IN FAYETTEVILLE. POWER LINES ARE DOWN... ROOFS BADLY DAMAGED... AND LARGE TREES ARE DOWN. METAL CHIMNEY AT THE INDIAN CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT IS BENT. PERSONAL WEATHER STATION RECORDED 77 MPH WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Silverville, 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 Lawrence County
27 reports
UNKcategory
Apr 3, 2025 2:57 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado with peak winds of 80 mph and a path length of 0.06 miles impacted a rural area southeast of Heltonville began at this location. Damage was caused to farm structures with debris blown to the northwest.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SE Heltonville, IN
UNKcategory
Mar 18, 2025 8:50 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado damage at 1750 ST Rd 158; Trees uprooted and Snapped. Truck Damage. Abundance of trees down 100-200 yards west of Indian Creek Rd. Time estimated from Radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 E Silverville, IN
UNKcategory
Mar 17, 2025 9:01 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief EF-0 tornado with peak winds of 85 mph... path of 0.97 miles... and max width of 25 yards. A shed was destroyed... a porch of a home was damaged... and a garage was damaged.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Avoca, IN
UNKcategory
Mar 17, 2025 8:58 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0 tornado with peak winds of 75 mph... path of 2.25 miles... and max width of 50 yards. Tornado mainly damaged trees but did destroy an old shed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Silverville, IN
UNKcategory
Mar 14, 2019 5:20 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: POSSIBLE TORNADO BASED ON PICTURES NEAR HELTONVILLE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Heltonville, IN
UNKcategory
Mar 2, 2017 10:37 AM UTC
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-2 TORNADO CONFIRMED. TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN SOUTHEAST OF MITCHELL AND DAMAGED OR DESTROYED SOME OUTBUILDINGS. ESTIMATED PEAK WIND OF 130MPH WITH A PATH LENGTH OF 0.58 MILES AND A MAX WIDTH OF 25 YARDS. TORNADO CONTINUED INTO WFO LOUISVILLE AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 SE Spring Mill State, IN
EF1category
Nov 17, 2013 3:57 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: At 1557EST, this EF-1 tornado touched down one mile west-northwest of Bedford and tracked across the north side of Bedford. Most of the funnel was aloft, but intermittently touched down several times which split and uprooted trees, knocked down power lines, and caused some roof and structural damage to several homes. The worst of the damage was along M, N, and O Streets on the north side of Bedford. Several witnesses observed one or two small, narrow funnels dropping up and down from a wide wall cloud. Many witnesses described a strong pressure change, a green sky, and a roar as the tornado went through. The tornado lifted for good at 1559EST 1.5 miles northeast of Bedford. NWS Louisville conducted this survey.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.41 WNW Bedford, IN
EF1category
May 25, 2011 9:29 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado crossed into Lawrence County about three miles south, southwest of Bond. This tornado then tracked northeast for approximately 1.7 miles before leaving Lawrence County about two miles southwest of Bono. The tornado then continued into Washington County. In total, this tornado was on the ground for approximately 3.2 miles before lifting. In Lawrence County, minor damage was done to a homestead and numerous trees were downed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.99 SSW Bond, IN
EF3category
May 25, 2011 6:58 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: National Weather Service storm survey teams determined an EF-3 tornado struck near Bedford, damaging or destroying several buildings in a 6.8 mile long swath up to a quarter mile wide.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.64 SSE Erie, IN
EF0category
Mar 8, 2009 2:45 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado, rated EF0, caused very brief damage along North Jackson Street in Lawrence County. Damage was mainly limited to a construction trailer, a metal corrugated garage rooftop, removal of roof tiles from a couple homes, and broken tree branches. The damage estimate is very rough.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .87 NNW Bedford, IN
EF3category
Mar 8, 2009 2:37 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This brief but powerful tornado had a steady track to the east-northeast, creating damage consistent of an EF3 strength tornado. A rating of EF3 corresponds with winds of 136 to 165 MPH. The maximum width of the tornado was approximately 1/8 mile. It completely destroyed the above ground portions of two homes, seriously damaged a trailer home, and created lesser damage to two other homes. It picked a full size school bus up, turned it around and onto its side, and moved it uphill onto the foundation of what had been an occupied home. The damage estimate is very rough.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.98 SW Fayetteville, IN
EF1category
Jun 3, 2008 10:27 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado began in Greene County at 1010 EST approximately three miles east of Bloomfield, 200 meters north of Ore Branch Road, and 200 meters south of State Road 54. The tornado tracked 11.32 miles to the southeast before exiting Greene County. The tornado exited Greene County at 1027 and entered Lawrence County while passing through a grove of trees located 4,000 feet east of State Road 54, 4,000 feet north of State Road 54, and 6,500 feet west of Popcorn Church Road. The tornado continued to the southeast in Lawrence County for 15.83 miles until lifting at 1040 EST. The tornado was rated EF-1 while in both counties with a width of 100 yards. The total time on the ground was 40 minutes and 27.15 miles. Residences, trees, and barns were damaged in both counties with fifty thousand dollars of damage occurring in Greene County and 120,000 thousand dollars in damage occurring in Lawrence County. A school was also damaged in Greene County. One male was injured with a broken foot when debris landed on his foot in Lawrence County. Wind speeds were around 100 miles per hour.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.06 WSW Popcorn, IN
F1category
Apr 2, 2006 8:07 PM EST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Homes and businesses were damaged by a tornado that touched down briefly in Mitchell on the evening of 2 April 2006.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mitchell, IN
F1category
Nov 15, 2005 4:25 PM EST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado touched down briefly in northern Lawrence county, damaging two homes. This tornado came from the same supercell that spawned an F3 tornado in Daviess and Martin counties. The supercell would go on to produce an additional F3 in Bartholomew and Shelby counties later in the afternoon.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Coveyville, IN
F1category
Oct 24, 2001 5:29 PM EST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado touched down briefly blowing off the roofs of 2 barns and a house.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Williams, IN
F0category
Apr 19, 1996 11:57 PM EST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NE Bedford, IN
F1category
Apr 15, 1994 8:46 AM EST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado briefly touched down and destroyed a mobile home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: S Mitchell, IN
F1category
Apr 15, 1994 8:36 AM EST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small tornado briefly touched down heavily damaging four homes and causing minor damage to 11 homes. Also numerous trees and power lines were knocked down.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Bryantsville, IN
F4category
Jun 2, 1990 7:43 PM CST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F4category
Jun 2, 1990 6:50 PM EST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F3category
Apr 3, 1974 1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F3category
Apr 19, 1963 5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F3category
Apr 19, 1963 5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F2category
Feb 10, 1959 7:00 AM CST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1category
Apr 5, 1957 12:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F2category
Apr 5, 1957 12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F2category
Mar 1, 1955 1:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Lawrence County, IN
Lawrence County · 16,047 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.
NWS Hail, Wind and Tornado Reports in Lawrence County on the Interactive Map
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Not sure if hail may have affected your home in Lawrence 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.
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Lawrence County have on record?
Our records show 75 hail, 164 wind, and 27 tornado reports in Lawrence County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 27, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Lawrence County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Lawrence County is 2.75″. It was reported near Bedford, IN on May 25, 2011.
A storm report showed up near my home in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County, IN, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Lawrence 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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