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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Madison County, IN

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Madison County, IN from September 21, 1955 through September 4, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 46060 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
144
Wind Reports
314
Tornado Reports
33
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Madison County, IN · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 4, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Madison County

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Aug 14, 2026
4:26 AM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 Ene Alexandria, IN
1.50″ hail
Aug 14, 2026
4:19 AM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Summitville, IN
0.70″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
12:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chesterfield, IN
0.75″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
12:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Chesterfield, IN
0.50″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
12:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Se Woodlawn Heights, IN
1.25″ hail
Aug 11, 2026
12:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail reported at the CSX Railyard in Anderson.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Sse Anderson, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2026
1:19 AM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Anderson, IN
1.00″ hail
Mar 23, 2026
12:35 AM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Summitville, IN
1.00″ hail
Feb 20, 2026
12:42 AM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SE Anderson, IN
1.25″ hail
Jun 18, 2025
9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Summitville, IN
1.50″ hail
Jun 18, 2025
9:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Alexandria, IN
1.50″ hail
Jun 18, 2025
9:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Alexandria, IN
1.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2025
9:16 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Alexandria, IN
1.00″ hail
Jul 23, 2023
7:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.) Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Summitville, IN
2.00″ hail
Jun 18, 2021
11:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN AS WELL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Markleville, 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 Madison County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Sep 4, 2026
8:17 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong damaging winds took down lines from poles_ large branches broke from trees_ and a trampoline ended up three houses down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Anderson, IN
UNK mph
Aug 20, 2026
12:08 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Location is very generalized. Strong winds southern part of the county and receiving several calls of powerlines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Anderson, IN
UNK mph
Aug 19, 2026
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Alexandria, IN
UNK mph
Aug 14, 2026
4:26 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines downed. Damage to unknown structure.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Ene Alexandria, IN
UNK mph
Aug 14, 2026
4:24 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree onto a home.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alexandria, IN
55 mph
Aug 11, 2026
4:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Alexandria, IN
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees_ power poles and power lines downed across the northern part of Madison County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alexandria, IN
60 mph
Jul 3, 2026
9:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reported estimated wind gusts up to 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Alexandria, IN
UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
9:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple powerlines downed by thunderstorm wind gusts between Lapel and Anderson.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Edgewood, IN
UNK mph
Jun 12, 2026
2:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of power lines down in the Lapel and Anderson areas.
NWS Wind Report Location: Lapel, IN
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
3:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Shingles blown off roof. Large tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Alexandria, IN
UNK mph
Mar 16, 2026
3:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree across State Road 32.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Lapel, IN
70 mph
Mar 11, 2026
3:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Video of damaging wind gusts estimated around 70MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Middletown, IN
58 mph
Mar 11, 2026
12:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Linwood, IN
UNK mph
Mar 11, 2026
12:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many reports of large limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Anderson, 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 Madison County

30 reports
UNK category
Apr 8, 2025
1:52 AM UTC
Tornado report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-0 tornado with peak winds of 85 mph and a path length of 4.92 miles was a weaker tornado that tracked south of the main track tornado. Damage confined to mostly topped trees and superficial building damage. Sporadic damage suggests circulation not continually on ground. Tornado was within strong and large outflow area that masked damage. Tornado also crossed from Madison County to Delaware County same as the main tornado to the north.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNW Chesterfield, IN
UNK category
Apr 6, 2025
1:57 AM UTC
Tornado report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-2 tornado with peak winds of 125 mph and a path length of 15.15 miles was spawned near the Moonville community in far east-central Madison County where it caused significant damage to a 2-story house and completely destroyed 3 old and weakly-anchored outbuildings. Soon after the circulation crossed into Delaware County where sporadic and mainly EF-1 damage occurred. The tornado tracked over a curving yet overall northeasterly path that ended about 1 mile northwest of the Shideler community.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 E Linwood, IN
UNK category
Apr 6, 2025
1:46 AM UTC
Tornado report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 110 mph and a path length of 11.57 miles tracked in an overall northeasterly direction from where it likely started in a field north of the Fishersburg community to about 4 miles north of Anderson. A farm north of Lapel had several barns and a grain silo damaged with an L-shaped pole barn destroyed. Sporadic damage occurred along the remaining 11 miles of the torando track.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Lapel, IN
UNK category
Apr 6, 2025
1:43 AM UTC
Tornado report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-2 tornado with peak winds of 125 mph and a path length of 2.15 miles tracked in a north-northeasterly direction across southeastern portions of the Lapel area. A farmhouse and several outbuildings sustained significant damage with debris strewn to the northeast for over a mile.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 S Lapel, IN
UNK category
Jul 30, 2024
1:47 AM UTC
Tornado report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Possible tornado damage to Frankton-Lapel School Administration building and adjacent school buses east of Perkinsville along CR 300 N.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 NW Edgewood, IN
UNK category
Jun 8, 2022
10:13 PM UTC
Tornado report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: SURVEY CONFIRMED TORNADO ON THE GROUND FOR 0.57MI IN SUMMITVILLE... IN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Summitville, IN
UNK category
May 28, 2019
12:21 AM UTC
Tornado report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Pendleton, IN
UNK category
May 28, 2019
12:13 AM UTC
Tornado report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNE Pendleton, IN
UNK category
May 28, 2019
12:10 AM UTC
Tornado report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: COUNTY ROAD 600S COMPLETELY IMPASSABLE EAST OF FAIRLEE ROAD DUE TO DOWNED TREES. DAMAGE TO STRUCTURES AS WELL.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Pendleton, IN
UNK category
May 28, 2019
12:05 AM UTC
Tornado report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** NON-LIFE THREATENING WEATHER RELATED INJURY AS THE STORM PASSED THROUGH PENDLETON.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Pendleton, IN
UNK category
Jul 20, 2018
7:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A TORNADO WAS OBSERVED AND RECORDED VIA VIDEO ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON IN MOONVILLE IN MADISON COUNTY ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON. MADISON COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN COORDINATION WITH THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN INDIANAPOLIS CONDUCTED A STORM SURVEY AND DETERMINED A TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN AND DESTROYED A BARN...PRODUCED TREE DAMAGE AND FLIPPED A STORAGE SHED ONTO ITS SIDE. RATING: EF-1 ESTIMATED PEAK WIND: 100 MPH PATH LENGTH: 0.25 MILES PATH WIDTH /MAXIMUM/: 30 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 E Linwood, IN
EF1 category
Feb 28, 2011
12:30 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A small, brief tornado touched down in extreme southern Madison County just west of the town of Ingalls at approximately 12:30 AM EST. The tornado began near County Road 1050 South, just west of County Road 750 West, pushing the roof off of a house. From there the tornado continued north, damaging a large barn up the hill north of the flooding Lick Creek. The tornado also destroyed a pole barn, damaged a home, and a 30 foot long trailer along County Road 1000 South. Further damage to trees occurred across the road from the pole barn before the tornado lifted. Based on the damage to the homes and barns, the tornado produced EF1 intensity damage with maximum winds estimated at just over 100 mph. The tornadoes path was just over a half mile long.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.66 SW Ingalls, IN
EF0 category
May 11, 2008
7:25 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Large trees, some rotten and some healthy, were broken off well above the ground due to a tornado that moved through the area. A large trailer was carried away from a driveway into a field. A house the roof sustained damage. Shingles were ripped off multiple sides of the house. The roof was also leaking due to the roof damage. Damage was sustained to lawn equipment and a vehicle. Based on damage indicators, wind speeds were estimated around eighty miles per hour.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.3 S Markleville, IN
F0 category
May 30, 2004
8:55 PM EST
Tornado report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado did minor damage to a building in Frankton.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Frankton, IN
F0 category
Apr 20, 2004
7:24 PM EST
Tornado report for Madison County, IN
Madison County · 45,710 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak and brief F0 tornado spawned by a low-topped suprecell touched down just north of Elwood destroying a barn
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 N Elwood, 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

Madison County, IN area census snapshot

People & households
Population130,949
Households52,843
Housing units59,075
Income
Median household income$62,632
$100k+ households35.6%
$150k+ households12.1%
Housing stock
Single-family detached45,710
Attached single-family1,961
Small multifamily5,914
Large multifamily2,127
Mobile homes3,353
Housing mix
Single-family share77.4%
Attached-home share3.3%
Multifamily share13.6%
Mobile-home share5.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied36,975
Renter-occupied15,868
Vacant units6,232
Home value & age
Median home value$147,700
Owner homes $300k+12.3%
Owner homes $500k+2.3%
Owner homes $750k+0.9%
Median year built1965
Older-home share71.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars49,561
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 144 hail, 314 wind, and 33 tornado reports in Madison County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 4, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Madison County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Madison County is 2.75″. It was reported near Anderson, IN on May 18, 2000.

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

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

I am selling a home in Madison 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 Madison County address?

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