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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Orange County, IN
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Orange County, IN from October 10, 1959 through August 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
66
Wind Reports
133
Tornado Reports
23
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Orange County, IN · 1959–presentUpdated Daily · last Aug 27, 2026
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 Ene Chambersburg, IN
2.00″hail
Jul 21, 2026 6:37 PM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Multiple reports of hail up to two inches in diameter were received from around French Lick.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 Sw French Lick, IN
1.50″hail
Apr 30, 2026 12:01 AM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from Valeene. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Valeene, IN
1.00″hail
Apr 27, 2026 11:34 PM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Chambersburg, IN
1.50″hail
Apr 27, 2026 11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Valeene, IN
1.00″hail
Mar 24, 2026 2:54 AM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The EM reported nickel to quarter size hail fell on the eastern side of Orange County... near Rego. In the French Lick and Paoli areas smaller hail covered the ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ESE Chambersburg, IN
1.00″hail
Jun 18, 2025 8:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter size hail near West County Road 525 South and County Road 550 South.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Paoli, IN
1.00″hail
Jun 18, 2025 8:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Public report - Quarter (1.00 in.) hail near South County Road 490 West.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SE Greenbrier, IN
1.00″hail
Mar 16, 2024 3:12 AM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ESE Chambersburg, IN
1.00″hail
Jun 25, 2023 11:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Syria, IN
1.00″hail
Jun 25, 2023 9:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW Syria, IN
2.50″hail
Jun 25, 2023 9:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 2.5 inch hail fell at a storm spotter home.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Abydel, IN
2.75″hail
Jun 25, 2023 9:24 PM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: French Lick, IN
3.00″hail
Jun 25, 2023 8:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: West Baden Springs, IN
2.00″hail
Jun 25, 2023 8:56 PM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture relayed from social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: French Lick, IN
1.00″hail
Jun 25, 2023 8:55 PM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: at the French Lick Resort.
NWS Hail Report Location: French Lick, IN
1.00″hail
Mar 31, 2023 8:58 PM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: QUARTER (1.00 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Orleans, IN
1.00″hail
May 20, 2022 12:14 AM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTS QUARTER SIZED HAIL NEAR HARDINSBURG. TIME OF REPORT CONFIRMED BY OBSERVER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Hardinsburg, IN
1.25″hail
May 20, 2022 12:02 AM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TRAINED SPOTTER RELAYED REPORT OF QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL NEAR VALEENE. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Valeene, IN
1.00″hail
Jun 5, 2019 10:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: .
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Millersburg, IN
1.00″hail
Mar 28, 2016 12:03 AM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: West Baden Springs, IN
1.75″hail
Mar 28, 2016 12:01 AM UTC
Hail report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: French Lick, IN
0.75″hail
May 10, 2015 3:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A broadcast media meteorologist relayed a report of dime size hail in Paoli.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Paoli, IN
1.00″hail
Apr 16, 2013 8:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch hail and winds of 40 to 45 mph was reported from a location 10 miles southeast of Paoli.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Rego, IN
1.00″hail
Apr 16, 2013 7:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported 1 inch hail just east of Paoli.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Paoli, IN
1.75″hail
Apr 16, 2013 7:52 PM EST-5
Hail report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported 1.75 inch hail in Paoli.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Paoli, IN
1.00″hail
Apr 16, 2013 7:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported one inch hail near French Lick.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Roland, IN
1.00″hail
Apr 16, 2013 7:26 PM EST-5
Hail report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported 1 inch hail 4 miles northwest of French Lick.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Roland, IN
1.00″hail
Apr 16, 2013 4:26 PM EST-5
Hail report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch hail was reported at Paoli High School.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Paoli, IN
1.50″hail
Apr 28, 2012 5:57 PM EST-5
Hail report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.76 ENE Youngs Creek, 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: French Lick Municipal Airport recorded a 53 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ssw French Lick, IN
UNKmph
Jun 24, 2026 12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Barn damage reported near Liepsic off North County Road 600 East.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Leipsic, IN
UNKmph
Apr 27, 2026 10:31 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in the Greenfield township near West County Road 560 South.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Youngs Creek, IN
UNKmph
Apr 27, 2026 9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down just south of French Lick along SR 145.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE French Lick, IN
59mph
Aug 19, 2025 10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW French Lick, IN
UNKmph
Mar 17, 2025 8:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof damage corner of 2nd St and W Vincennes. Also report of damage on S 4th St... pole barn damaged.
NWS Wind Report Location: Orleans, IN
UNKmph
Mar 17, 2025 8:52 AM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Whole side of garage removed. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Paoli, IN
UNKmph
Mar 17, 2025 8:51 AM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down CR 100 W near 600 N. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Orleans, IN
UNKmph
Mar 17, 2025 8:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power poles down CR 500 N near 200 W. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Orangeville, IN
UNKmph
Mar 17, 2025 8:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down blocking Hwy 150 near 725W. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Prospect, IN
UNKmph
Mar 17, 2025 8:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees snapped in half and blocking Bedford St. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: West Baden Springs, IN
UNKmph
Jul 30, 2024 4:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down reported by dispatch.
NWS Wind Report Location: French Lick, IN
UNKmph
Aug 8, 2023 4:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof damage to homes and apartments and trees on roofs and roads.
NWS Wind Report Location: Paoli, IN
UNKmph
Aug 8, 2023 4:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees fallen on road and vehicles.
NWS Wind Report Location: French Lick, IN
UNKmph
Mar 3, 2023 7:44 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON 37 SOUTH NEAR PAOLI. SEVERAL OTHER REPORTS OF TREES IN THE COUNTY AS WELL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Paoli, IN
UNKmph
Jun 17, 2022 2:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES REPORTED DOWN ACROSS ORANGE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Orleans, IN
UNKmph
Jul 12, 2020 1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN NEAR PAOLI.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Paoli, IN
UNKmph
Oct 26, 2019 10:02 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES ACROSS THE COUNTY WERE BROUGHT DOWN DUE TO HIGH WINDS... BUT POWER AND PROPERTY WERE NOT AFFECTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Paoli, IN
UNKmph
Jun 30, 2019 11:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN PAOLI... IN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Paoli, IN
UNKmph
Jun 30, 2019 11:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN ORLEANS ALONG HWY 337.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Orleans, IN
UNKmph
Jun 6, 2019 12:59 AM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS ALONG 37.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Bacon, IN
UNKmph
Jun 6, 2019 12:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN COUNTY WIDE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Paoli, IN
UNKmph
Jun 5, 2019 11:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A TREE WAS DOWNED AT A RESIDENCE ON COUNTY ROAD 760 S.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Greenbrier, IN
UNKmph
Jun 5, 2019 9:38 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ALONG 840 N AND 450 E.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Leipsic, IN
UNKmph
Aug 15, 2018 11:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON THE WESTERN SIDE OF PAOLI. ALSO MANY POWER OUTAGES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Paoli, IN
67mph
Aug 15, 2018 10:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FRENCH LICK ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW French Lick, IN
UNKmph
Jun 9, 2018 9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIRES DOWN ON WATER STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: Paoli, IN
UNKmph
Jun 9, 2018 9:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON 225 W.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Paoli, IN
UNKmph
May 31, 2018 5:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTED AT US 156 W ORANGE COUNTY INDIANA TREES BLOCKING US 156 W.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Paoli, IN
UNKmph
May 31, 2018 5:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN BLOCK PORTION OF SR337 SEVEN MILES OUTSIDE ORLEANS... IN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Bromer, 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 Orange County
23 reports
UNKcategory
Mar 17, 2025 8:53 AM UTC
Tornado report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Corrects previous tornado report from Orleans. This is the end point of the West Baden to Orleans... IN EF-1 tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Orleans, IN
UNKcategory
Mar 17, 2025 8:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 110 mph touched down in West Baden Springs... IN early in the morning on March 15... traveled 11 miles NE and lifted in Orleans... IN approximately 8 minutes later. Along its path... the tornado caused extensive tree damage and occasional structural damage. The most extensive damage was done to a home and several outbuildings near the Lost River area and County Road 100 West.
NWS Tornado Report Location: West Baden Springs, IN
UNKcategory
Aug 11, 2023 4:53 AM UTC
Tornado report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Storm Damage survey confirms an EF1 tornado with estimated peak winds of 100 mph and a path length of 8.74 miles. The tornado touched down just west of downtown Paoli continuing east along Indiana State Road 56 before lifting 1 mile from the Washington County line. See the associated PNS for more details.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 W Paoli, IN
UNKcategory
Aug 10, 2023 4:53 AM UTC
Tornado report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Damage Survey confirms EF1 tornado with 107 mph winds and 25.89 miles long and 200 yards wide... southwest of Paoli. This is the endpoint of the tornado. See PNS for more details.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SSW Paoli, IN
UNKcategory
Aug 10, 2023 4:45 AM UTC
Tornado report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Damage Survey confirms an EF1 tornado with 107 mph winds and 0.98 miles long and 40 yards wide occurred south of French Lick. See PNS for more details.
NWS Tornado Report Location: French Lick, IN
UNKcategory
Aug 9, 2023 4:53 AM UTC
Tornado report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Damage Survey confirms an EF0 tornado with 85 mph winds and 0.5 mile long and 60 yards wide occurred southeast of Paoli IN. See PNS for more details.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SSE Paoli, IN
UNKcategory
Aug 9, 2023 4:53 AM UTC
Tornado report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS Damage Survey confirms an EF1 tornado with 100 mph winds and 1 mile long and 110 yards wide occurred on the north side of Paoli IN. See PNS for more details.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Paoli, IN
UNKcategory
Mar 4, 2017 10:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** THIS IS AN EXTENSION OF THE LAWRENCE COUNTY EF-2 TORNADO THAT BRIEFLY CROSSED INTO ORANGE COUNTY BEFORE LIFTING. THE TORNADO PRODUCED EF-1 LEVEL DAMAGE IN ORANGE COUNTY... DESTROYING TWO MOBILE HOMES. ONE MOBILE HOME ROLLED OVER ONTO A NEW VEHICLE WHERE THREE OCCUPANTS WERE UNHURT. THE CAR ENDED UP INSIDE THE LIVING ROOM OF THE MOBILE HOME. THE OTHER MOBILE HOME TOOK A DIRECT HIT... TAKING THE ROOF OFF AND BLOWING THE WALLS OUT OF HALF OF THE HOME. AN OCCUPANT OF THE HOME WAS BLOWN
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Saltillo, IN
EF0category
Jan 30, 2013 1:47 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado damaged portions of a forest and a residence located just over 3 miles north of West Baden Springs, Indiana. Maximum wind speeds estimated around 85 to 95 mph accompanied this twister, which had a width of 75 yards and a length of 400 yards. EF-1 damage was surveyed at one home, where the roof was badly damaged. The porch of this home was thrown several feet. Several small twigs were driven through this resident's siding.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.25 NNE Prospect, IN
EF1category
Nov 14, 2011 7:32 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado first touched down on the north side of the Paoli school complex three quarters of a mile west of the downtown square. It destroyed a 100 year old barn and heavily damaged the roofs of two other outbuildings. It then removed a large section of roofing from the Paoli police department on West Main Street before snapping several trees along Lick Creek. Based on a damage survey, this tornado was classified as an EF-1 with peak winds from 95 to 100 mph between its initial touchdown and the Paoli town square. While moving across the town square, this tornado ripped the metal roofs off of two businesses. Three chimneys on the Orange County Courthouse collapsed. Moving east of the town square, the tornado traveled another mile and a quarter, weakening to EF-0 status while uprooting many trees and damaging the roofs of several homes. Before lifting next to North Marshall Road, the tornado damaged a metal outbuilding.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .61 WNW Paoli, IN
EF1category
May 25, 2011 9:28 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Beginning in an open field less than a quarter of a mile south of the Orange/Lawrence County line, this tornado tracked northeastward for 3.2 miles across portions of three counties. Near its touch down 3.1 miles northwest of Saltillo, it destroyed a large wooden barn and uprooted several trees on the south side of Suddarth Ln before entering Lawrence County. It had a path length of 0.3 miles in Orange County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.95 NE Leipsic, IN
EF2category
May 25, 2011 9:22 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado touched down along Highway 37 south of Orleans, uprooting and snapping several trees. It expanded to its maximum width and strength one mile into its path, where it heavily damaged two brick homes and one wooden frame home, as well downing power lines and poles. In this area it also did extensive damage to several outbuildings, completely destroying one barn and overturning a tractor within. The tornado continued to the northeast, damaging another outbuilding a mile to the northeast and uprooting and snapping numerous trees before finally lifting in an open field 3/4 mile southwest of the community of Leipsic.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.3 SSW Orleans Arpt, IN
EF0category
Apr 19, 2011 10:47 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-0 tornado with estimated wind speeds up to 80 mph. Along the path, several trees were uprooted along W CR390S. A couple of trees were snapped. A metal roof was peeled off of a small outbuilding.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.37 N Youngs Creek, IN
EF1category
Apr 19, 2011 10:40 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-1 tornado with wind speeds up to 110 mph. This tornado touched down near the intersection of Indiana 145 and Base Line Road, where it destroyed a metal-roofed barn. Trees were uprooted and snapped. At a house on Base Line Road the front porch was ripped off and deposited in the back yard. A cluster of large, tall evergreens was snapped off and strewn chaotically in all directions.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.8 W Greenbrier, IN
EF1category
Apr 19, 2011 10:40 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey confirmed an EF1 tornado with estimated wind speed up to 100 mph. This tornado touched down just west of Tony's Marina near Indiana 145. Trees were uprooted and snapped. A large metal barn with cinder block walls was destroyed. The tornado then crossed Route 145 and moved in to Tony's Marina. Three metal outbuildings were damaged or destroyed. One of the buildings had its doors blown in...another had its metal roof peeled back...and the third was leveled and blown 300 yards downwind. Trees were uprooted in a convergent pattern. Some trees fell on power poles, causing the poles to snap. A pontoon boat was flipped over.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.8 N Newton Stewart, IN
EF2category
Apr 19, 2011 10:39 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey confirmed an EF-2 tornado near Roland with estimated wind speeds of up to 115 mph. Numerous trees were uprooted and snapped in a convergent pattern. In one concentrated spot two dozen trees were snapped off. A house had its windows blown in on its southwest side. A well constructed cabin lost some shingles. A very well constructed large barn lost its metal roof, which was wrapped into tree tops 200 yards downwind. A wood outbuilding was destroyed. Straight line winds increased the total damage path width to about 0.6 mile.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .31 SSW Roland, IN
F4category
Jun 2, 1990 7:41 PM CST
Tornado report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1category
Jun 2, 1990 7:54 PM EST
Tornado report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F0category
Jul 5, 1987 4:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1category
Jun 7, 1980 6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1category
Jun 7, 1980 6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1category
Apr 3, 1974 1:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
UNKcategory
Oct 10, 1959 11:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Orange County, IN
Orange County · 6,805 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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How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Orange County have on record?
Our records show 66 hail, 133 wind, and 23 tornado reports in Orange 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 Orange County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Orange County is 3.00″. It was reported near West Baden Springs, IN on June 25, 2023.
A storm report showed up near my home in Orange 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 Orange County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Orange 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 Orange County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Orange 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.
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Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events across Orange County, IN, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Orange 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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