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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Owen County, IN
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Owen County, IN from June 11, 1955 through August 11, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
54
Wind Reports
134
Tornado Reports
21
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Owen County, IN · 1955–presentUpdated Daily · last Aug 11, 2026
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Patricksburg, IN
1.00″hail
Feb 19, 2026 10:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar. Relayed via social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Devore, IN
1.00″hail
Nov 18, 2025 7:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Mccormicks Creek St, IN
1.00″hail
May 16, 2025 11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 E Freedom, IN
2.75″hail
May 16, 2025 11:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Shredded leaves... vehicle dents... broken windows to house and vehicles.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ESE Freedom, IN
1.00″hail
Mar 30, 2025 10:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spencer, IN
4.00″hail
Jun 25, 2023 8:06 PM UTC
Hail report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spencer, IN
2.75″hail
Jun 25, 2023 8:05 PM UTC
Hail report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spencer, IN
1.25″hail
Jun 25, 2023 7:59 PM UTC
Hail report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Gosport, IN
1.00″hail
Mar 26, 2021 12:48 AM UTC
Hail report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL LASTED 1 MINUTE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 ESE Freedom, IN
1.75″hail
May 19, 2017 5:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Spencer, IN
1.00″hail
May 19, 2017 5:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Freedom, IN
1.00″hail
Aug 16, 2012 4:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Water was also reported to be covering the road to unknown depth. They were able to drive through it fine.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.62 SE Vandalia, IN
1.00″hail
May 1, 2012 6:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.75 ESE Adel, IN
1.00″hail
May 25, 2011 4:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.33 NNW Pottersville, IN
3.25″hail
Apr 5, 2010 5:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: WRTV forwarded a report of 3.25 inch hail in Gosport.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gosport, IN
2.25″hail
Apr 5, 2010 5:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gosport, IN
1.75″hail
Apr 5, 2010 5:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail to the size of golf balls broke the windshield of a spotter's car.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Gosport, IN
0.75″hail
Apr 5, 2010 5:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 S Carp, IN
1.75″hail
Apr 5, 2010 5:36 PM EST-5
Hail report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter to golf ball sized hail was reported in this location.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 S Carp, IN
2.00″hail
Apr 5, 2010 5:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell in this location for approximately 15 minutes, from 6:30 to 6:45 PM EDT. The average hail stone size was 0.75 inches with several 2 inch hail stones as well.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.21 W Romona, IN
1.75″hail
Aug 4, 2009 4:11 AM EST-5
Hail report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Golf ball sized hail was reported by law enforcement in Spencer.
NWS Hail Report Location: .62 NE Spencer, IN
1.00″hail
Jun 4, 2008 3:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Spencer, IN
1.00″hail
Jun 4, 2008 3:02 PM EST-5
Hail report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Spencer, IN
0.88″hail
Oct 17, 2007 4:34 PM EST-5
Hail report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Nickel size hail fell on US 231 10 miles north of Spencer, which is just west of Devore in Owen County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Devore, IN
1.00″hail
Apr 3, 2007 2:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: W Spencer, IN
0.75″hail
Apr 3, 2007 2:34 PM EST-5
Hail report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SE Southport, IN
0.75″hail
Apr 3, 2007 2:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: NE Freedom, IN
0.75″hail
Apr 3, 2007 2:03 PM EST-5
Hail report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Spencer, IN
1.00″hail
Jun 22, 2006 5:33 PM EST
Hail report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 W Spencer, 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: Tree on a roof. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Gosport, IN
UNKmph
Jun 21, 2026 11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines over the road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Ellettsville, IN
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2026 3:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Late report of thunderstorm winds downed multiple trees in Owen County. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NW Spencer, IN
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2026 3:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Late report of thunderstorm winds downing trees into power lines at US Highway 231 and County Club Road. Highway closed in both directions. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Mccormicks Creek, IN
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2026 1:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fifteen-inch diameter tree and shingle damage in downtown Gosport.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gosport, IN
UNKmph
Jun 18, 2026 1:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees were blown down by thunderstorm winds. Location is a rough approximation. Time is based from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Cagles Mill Lake, IN
UNKmph
May 18, 2026 5:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Significant number of trees and powerlines downed in the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Cagles Mill Lake, IN
61mph
Dec 29, 2025 12:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Mccormicks Creek S, IN
71mph
Jun 18, 2025 8:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down as well.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Gosport, IN
UNKmph
Mar 16, 2025 8:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: Freedom, IN
UNKmph
Jul 30, 2024 2:48 AM UTC
Wind report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Spencer, IN
UNKmph
Jun 25, 2024 7:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. Trees down west of Spencer. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Spencer, IN
UNKmph
Mar 15, 2024 1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media picture of several large tree limbs over road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Gosport, IN
UNKmph
Jul 24, 2023 7:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Late report of thunderstorm winds that downed several additional trees in Owen County from overnight storm. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Devore, IN
UNKmph
Jul 23, 2023 9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Late report of thunderstorm winds that downed a tree on Burlington Drive. Time estimated from radar. Power lines were also downed on Country Club Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WNW Spencer, IN
UNKmph
Jul 18, 2023 1:33 AM UTC
Wind report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Late report of thunderstorm winds downing tree on Little Flock Road. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Mccormicks Creek, IN
UNKmph
Jul 2, 2023 7:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several tree limbs up to 5 inches in diameter on county line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Devore, IN
UNKmph
Apr 5, 2023 12:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREES AND POWER POLES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gosport, IN
83mph
Apr 1, 2023 3:10 AM UTC
Wind report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERE WINDS LASTED 8 MINUTES 1110PM TO 1118PM. 3 TREES DOWN. DIME HAIL.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gosport, IN
75mph
Apr 1, 2023 2:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PEA SIZED HAIL ALSO REPORTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Patricksburg, IN
UNKmph
May 21, 2022 7:08 PM UTC
Wind report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREES DOWN REPORT VIA TWITTER WITH VIDEO. TREES KNOCKED POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Gosport, IN
UNKmph
May 21, 2022 6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GRAIN BIN ON TOP OF HOUSE. REPORT VIA TWITTER. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Freedom, IN
UNKmph
Dec 11, 2021 5:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AT LEAST 4 TREES DOWN PROMPTED IN67 CLOSED BETWEEN CARP AND FREEDOM. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SW Spencer, IN
60mph
Jul 15, 2021 9:41 PM UTC
Wind report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN IN THE TOWN OF QUINCY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Quincy, IN
UNKmph
Jul 11, 2020 11:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COUNTY DISPATCH REPORTED TREE DOWN ON ROADS AROUND THE COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Freedom, IN
UNKmph
Jul 11, 2020 11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COUNTY DISPATCH REPORTED TREE DOWN ON GOOSE CREEK RD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Freedom, IN
UNKmph
Jul 11, 2020 11:13 PM UTC
Wind report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DISPATCH REPORTED TREE DOWN ON BYERLY RD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSE Patricksburg, IN
UNKmph
Apr 10, 2020 1:09 AM UTC
Wind report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN. POSSIBLE TORNADO. CORRECTS PREVIOUS TORNADO REPORT FROM MCCORMICKS CREEK STATE PARK.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mccormicks Creek State, IN
68mph
Mar 29, 2020 1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Stinesville, IN
60mph
Aug 20, 2019 5:48 PM UTC
Wind report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DIME SIZED HAIL WAS ALSO NOTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Coal City, 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 Owen County
21 reports
UNKcategory
Jun 21, 2026 10:56 PM UTC
Tornado report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A EF0 tornado with estimated peak wind 80 mph... 0.92 mile path length... and path width of 25 yards. Survey damage suggests the tornado began west of North Humpty Dumpty Road south of Patricksburg... IN just before 7:00 PM local time... and continued eastward for 3 minutes before lifting near North Byerly Road. This tornado caused sporadic tree damage mostly consisting of large tree limbs and a few small tree trunks.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Patricksburg, IN
UNKcategory
Jun 19, 2026 1:44 AM UTC
Tornado report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** An EF-2 tornado with path length of at least 15.35 miles and maximum width of 880 yards began at this location. The peak winds were 130 mph with the tornado destroying a mobile home and several outbuildings. Widespread tree damage included wide swaths uprooted or snapped and some debarking.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNE Spencer, IN
UNKcategory
Apr 2, 2023 3:01 AM UTC
Tornado report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: *** 2 FATAL... 2 INJ *** EF3 TORNADO BEGAN WITHIN MCCORMICKS CREEK STATE PARK AND CONTINUED ENE... ENDING NORTH OF STINESVILLE. TOTAL PATH LENGTH WAS 4 MILES WITH A MAXIMUM WIDTH OF 400 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 ENE Mccormicks Creek, IN
UNKcategory
Apr 9, 2020 1:09 AM UTC
Tornado report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mccormicks Creek State, IN
UNKcategory
Apr 9, 2020 1:04 AM UTC
Tornado report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Mccormicks Creek State, IN
UNKcategory
Jun 15, 2019 10:51 PM UTC
Tornado report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: .
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Mccormicks Creek S, IN
UNKcategory
Jun 15, 2019 10:35 PM UTC
Tornado report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: MULTIPLE REPORTS OF TORNADO BETWEEN FREEDOM AND SPENCER. TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Freedom, IN
UNKcategory
Jun 15, 2019 10:29 PM UTC
Tornado report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1 TORNADO. THE TORNADO BEGAN JUST SOUTHWEST OF DOWNTOWN FREEDOM BEFORE MOVING INTO THE TOWN SHEARING NUMEROUS TREES AROUND TOWN. THE TORNADO CONTINUED TO THE NORTHEAST LEAVING A VERY CLEAR PATH OF SHEARED AND UPROOTED TREES IN A PATH ABOUT 200 YARDS WIDE. THE STORM CROSSED THE WHITE RIVER SEVERAL TIMES OVER ITS LIFETIME AND FOLLOWED THE RIVER LINE TO SOUTH OF SPENCER. THIS IS WHERE A LARGE BUILDING HAD ITS ROOF UPLIFTED AND WALLS COLLAPSED. THE BUILDING WAS PART OF A BUSINESS THAT WAS SET TO OPEN FOR THE FIRST TIME ON MONDAY. THE DAMAGE ENDED SHORTLY AFTER AND THE STORM RECYCLED INTO THE NEXT TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Freedom, IN
EF0category
Jun 24, 2014 12:15 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The first tornado from the thunderstorm touched down at approximately 1:15 PM EDT, 5.4 miles northwest of the town of Gosport along Truesdel Road, just east of McFarren Road, in Owen County. This tornado was rated EF-0 with winds estimated at 85 mph uprooting trees and causing minor damage to several buildings. This tornado lifted at 1:16 PM EDT after traveling one half mile.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.76 S Quincy, IN
EF0category
Jun 27, 2008 7:12 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This tornado formed near Marley Road and Old Boundary Line Road in Owen County. The tornado tracked 3.02 miles to the northeast while in Owen County and passed through Gosport. The tornado moved into Morgan County while moving through an open field. The field is located 3,500 feet east of Drunkards Pike, 1,000 feet north of South Lingle Road, and 1,300 feet south of State Road 67. The tornado continued to the northeast for 1.05 miles in Morgan County before lifting 1,000 feet east of South Vickery Road between State Road 67 and South Lingle Road. This made the total path of the tornado 4.07 miles. The tornado was rated EF-0 while in both counties with wind speeds around 80 miles per hour. The tornado lasted from 1912 to 1916 EST while in Owen County and from 1916 to 1917 EST while in Morgan County. Overall, the tornado was on the ground from 1912 to 1917. The width of the tornado at its peak in both counties was approximately 175 yards. While in Owen County minor damage was sustained to trees, a gas station, a fire station, and residences. While in Morgan County trees, barns, and residences were affected by the tornado. Two young girls were caught outside on property that received the most extensive damage in Morgan County from this tornado. They received minor cuts, scrapes, and bruises from flying debris.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .77 W Gosport, IN
F1category
May 30, 2004 1:05 PM EST
Tornado report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F1 tornado skipped along for almost 8 and a half miles from near Freedom to Spencer. A few homes received significant damage about midway along the path of the tornado.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Freedom, IN
F1category
Apr 27, 1994 1:10 AM EST
Tornado report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Small tornado briefly touched down at Whitehall destroying one mobile home, damaging one church roof, and downing several trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Whitehall, IN
F1category
May 19, 1989 5:04 PM CST
Tornado report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1category
Jun 28, 1980 5:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1category
Jun 1, 1978 8:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F2category
Jun 24, 1976 9:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F2category
Apr 18, 1975 8:55 PM CST
Tornado report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1category
Jun 24, 1973 3:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
UNKcategory
Apr 1, 1959 5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F0category
Mar 14, 1957 7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1category
Jun 11, 1955 3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Owen County, IN
Owen County · 7,511 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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Not sure if hail may have affected your home in Owen 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 Owen County have on record?
Our records show 54 hail, 134 wind, and 21 tornado reports in Owen County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 11, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Owen County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Owen County is 4.00″. It was reported near Spencer, IN on June 25, 2023.
A storm report showed up near my home in Owen 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 Owen County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Owen 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 Owen County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Owen 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 Owen County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Owen 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 Owen County, IN, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Owen 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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