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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Whitley County, IN
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Whitley County, IN from June 13, 1957 through August 9, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
96
Wind Reports
225
Tornado Reports
16
Max Hail Size
4.25″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Whitley County, IN · 1957–presentUpdated Daily · last Aug 9, 2026
Hail Report Description: Off duty NWS employee reporting lots of mainly pea size hail with a few larger pieces of nickel to quarter size noted.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Coesse, IN
1.25″hail
Feb 19, 2026 10:46 AM UTC
Hail report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Peabody, IN
1.50″hail
Feb 19, 2026 10:46 AM UTC
Hail report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Measured just over 1.5 inch hail stone.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Peabody, IN
1.00″hail
Jun 18, 2025 8:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Photos of quarter size hail in South Whitley. Tim estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: South Whitley, IN
1.75″hail
Jun 18, 2025 8:49 PM UTC
Hail report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong to golf ball size hail in South Whitley. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: South Whitley, IN
1.00″hail
Apr 2, 2025 12:32 PM UTC
Hail report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Dunfee, IN
1.00″hail
Jun 25, 2023 8:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Columbia City, IN
0.88″hail
Jul 13, 2015 9:11 PM EST-5
Hail report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.07 S Columbia City, IN
1.75″hail
Jul 27, 2014 3:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public posted a picture of hail at least the size of golf balls on the office Twitter account.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.19 WNW Etna, IN
1.00″hail
Jun 12, 2013 9:24 PM EST-5
Hail report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Churubusco, IN
1.25″hail
Aug 9, 2012 2:39 PM EST-5
Hail report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 W South Whitley, IN
1.25″hail
Aug 9, 2012 2:36 PM EST-5
Hail report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 W South Whitley, IN
1.00″hail
Nov 14, 2011 3:13 PM EST-5
Hail report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SW Columbia City, IN
1.00″hail
Nov 14, 2011 3:03 PM EST-5
Hail report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SW Columbia City, IN
1.00″hail
Nov 14, 2011 3:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SW Columbia City, IN
1.00″hail
Nov 14, 2011 2:59 PM EST-5
Hail report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SW Columbia City, IN
0.75″hail
May 25, 2011 12:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Coesse, IN
0.75″hail
May 25, 2011 11:51 AM EST-5
Hail report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.32 SW Tri Lakes, IN
0.75″hail
May 23, 2011 3:42 PM EST-5
Hail report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .52 W South Whitley, IN
0.75″hail
May 23, 2011 2:44 PM EST-5
Hail report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Larwill, IN
0.88″hail
May 7, 2010 4:27 PM EST-5
Hail report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.81 S South Whitley, IN
1.00″hail
Jun 21, 2008 12:26 PM EST-5
Hail report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Columbia City, IN
1.75″hail
Jun 21, 2008 12:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.18 SSW Laud, IN
0.75″hail
Jun 21, 2008 12:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.2 WNW Luther, IN
0.88″hail
May 1, 2007 4:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.38 N Columbia City, IN
0.88″hail
May 1, 2007 3:42 PM EST-5
Hail report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Churubusco, IN
0.75″hail
Jun 21, 2006 9:04 PM EST
Hail report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 N Columbia City, IN
1.00″hail
Aug 8, 2005 5:50 PM EST
Hail report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail ranging from nickel to quarter size was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: Tri Lakes, IN
0.75″hail
Jun 13, 2004 2:25 PM EST
Hail report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Luther, IN
0.75″hail
Jun 13, 2004 2:08 PM EST
Hail report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Washington Center, 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 house. Also electrical lines down in the area. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Nw Columbia City, IN
UNKmph
May 18, 2026 6:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager report of tree blown down across Ruckman Road near Old Trail Road about 6 miles east of Columbia City in Whitley County in Indiana. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Coesse, IN
61mph
May 18, 2026 6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Spotter reports measured thunderstorm wind gust of 61 mph just southwest of Blue Lake in Whitley County in Indiana.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Blue Lake, IN
UNKmph
Jun 26, 2025 8:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of trees and large branches down in Churubusco.
NWS Wind Report Location: Churubusco, IN
UNKmph
May 16, 2025 11:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Blue Lake, IN
UNKmph
May 16, 2025 11:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous reports of trees and power lines down across Whitley county. Also a report of a field fire with location unknown.
NWS Wind Report Location: Columbia City, IN
UNKmph
May 16, 2025 11:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of trees down in Columbia City.
NWS Wind Report Location: Columbia City, IN
UNKmph
Mar 30, 2025 9:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous reports of trees and power lines down across Whitley County.
NWS Wind Report Location: Columbia City, IN
UNKmph
Mar 30, 2025 8:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in South Whitley and 1/4 inch hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: South Whitley, IN
UNKmph
Sep 20, 2024 8:47 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Chicken coop flipped and mangled. Fence destroyed in Coesse. Time estimated on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Coesse, IN
UNKmph
Sep 20, 2024 8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large trees downed along with some roof and siding damage near Etna Road between State Road 109 and Airport Road. A shed was also destroyed. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Tri-Lakes, IN
UNKmph
Sep 20, 2024 8:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large tree limbs down near State Road 109 and E 300 N. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Tri-Lakes, IN
UNKmph
Sep 20, 2024 8:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 8 inch diameter tree branch downed at a residence. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Columbia City, IN
UNKmph
Jul 20, 2024 5:17 AM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager reports a tree blown down into a house in northwest Whitley County Indiana no injuries reported at this time.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Ridinger Lake, IN
UNKmph
Jul 20, 2024 4:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree into house confirmed by on-scene fire personnel. 2500 West Block of 700 North Columbia City. Unknown if any injuries.
NWS Wind Report Location: Columbia City, IN
UNKmph
Jul 20, 2024 4:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fire Department enroute to reports of a tree into a house in Northwestern Whitley County. No reported injuries at this time.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Ridinger Lake, IN
UNKmph
Jul 20, 2024 4:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down on home in Loon Lake. No injuries reported. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Loon Lake, IN
UNKmph
Jul 14, 2024 4:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down in South Whitley area.
NWS Wind Report Location: South Whitley, IN
UNKmph
May 7, 2024 10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time estimated by radar. Photo on Facebook of a large tree snapped at the base in Columbia City. Estimated to be 1 to 2 feet in diameter.
NWS Wind Report Location: Columbia City, IN
UNKmph
May 7, 2024 10:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Photos on Facebook shows several barns damaged in Larwill. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Larwill, IN
UNKmph
May 7, 2024 10:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Time estimated by radar. Large tree snapped in Columbia City... Estimated 12 to 18 inches in diameter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Columbia City, IN
UNKmph
May 7, 2024 10:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Barn downed in South Whitley. Unknown how strong wind speeds were. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: South Whitley, IN
60mph
Jun 25, 2023 9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects event type for tstm wnd gst report from 2 S Coesse. Mesonet station PDU05 Northeast Purdue Agricultural Center.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Coesse, IN
UNKmph
Jun 25, 2023 8:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Powerlines down in Larwill. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Larwill, IN
UNKmph
Jun 25, 2023 8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency Manager reports tree down onto vehicle in Larwill. No known injuries. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Larwill, IN
59mph
Apr 1, 2023 3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION PDU05 NORTHEAST PURDUE AGRICULTURAL CE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Coesse, IN
UNKmph
Feb 27, 2023 7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF DAMAGE NEAR CHURUBUSCO. REPORT OF A METAL ROOF BLOWING OFF OF A COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE ON US 33 AT THE ALLEN/WHITLEY COUNTY BORDER. NO INJURIES. PARTS OF THE METAL ROOF MADE CONTACT WITH NEARBY POWERLINES... RESULTING IN A POWER OUTAGE IN THE AREA. POLICE AND FD ARE AT THE SCENE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Churubusco, IN
UNKmph
Aug 29, 2022 8:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON ROAD AT 204 N SHORT ST.
NWS Wind Report Location: South Whitley, IN
UNKmph
Aug 29, 2022 8:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HEALTHY 15 INCH DIAMETER TREE BROKEN AT BASE REPORTED BY AMATEUR RADIO.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNW Churubusco, IN
UNKmph
Aug 29, 2022 8:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: VARIOUS TREES DOWN IN THE AREA. A FEW OF THEM IN THE ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: South Whitley, 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 Whitley County
16 reports
UNKcategory
Aug 2, 2023 6:26 AM UTC
Tornado report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: GROUND AND STORM SPOTTER ASSISTED DRONE SURVEYS REVEALED A TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN JUST WEST OF THE EEL RIVER GOLF COURSE SOUTH OF CHURUBUSCO AND TRACKED RAPIDLY EAST SOUTHEAST CROSSING US33 BEFORE DISSIPATING IN A CORN FIELD WEST OF CHASE ROAD. TREES WERE DAMAGED ON THE GOLF COURSE AND ALONG COUNTY LINE ROAD WHERE METAL POWER POLES WERE BENT. THIS TORNADO INTENSIFIED FURTHER AS IT REACHED THE HILDEBRAND/FRAZIER ROAD INTERSECTION WITH NUMEROUS TREES FELLED AND A HOME SUSTAINED MINOR ROOF AND SIDING DAMAGE. THE TORNADO CONTINUED DOWNSTREAM THROUGH CROP FIELDS BEFORE HITTING ANOTHER RESIDENCE NORTH OF US33 WITH NUMEROUS LARGE TREE LIMBS DOWN... TOPS SHEARED OFF OR SNAPPED AT GROUND LEVEL HERE EITHER SIDE O. F US33. THE HOME SUSTAINED DAMAGE FROM FALLEN TREES AND LIMBS. AS A RESULT AN EF1 TORNADO HAS BEEN CONFIRMED WITH MAXIMUM WINDS TO 90 MPH.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NNW Lake Everett, IN
UNKcategory
May 28, 2019 1:00 AM UTC
Tornado report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO TOUCHDOWN.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Tunker, IN
EF1category
Jul 1, 2014 12:22 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS survey confirmed damage consistent with a brief EF-1 tornado. The tornado touched down West of County Road 850 West in a bean field and hit a farmstead, destroying a barn and chicken coop along with extensive tree damage. Much of the debris from the barn was lofted and scattered across the adjacent field to the northeast and embedded through the tree line one quarter of a mile northeast. An adjacent horse barn lost most of its roof with a nearby home and garage sustaining minor damage to roofing and siding material. However, severe tree damage occurred through a large grove of trees just north of this location with significant debris noted in the trees, many of which were uprooted or snapped. The tornado quickly lifted after this point. Maximum winds were estimated at 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.45 SSE Collamer, IN
EF1category
Oct 26, 2010 9:42 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A survey of wind damage near Columbia City confirmed a circulation touched down one half mile north of the intersection of County Road 400 South and State Road 9. Damage occurred to the outer portions of a wooded area where several tree suffered limb damage. As the tornado continued northeast, several structures suffered varying degrees of damage ranging from two barns being destroyed to several homes suffering siding or shingle damage. Several hardwood trees were either uprooted or snapped along the track. (DI: TH DOD 4). Maximum wind speeds are estimated at between 100 and 105 mph with a maximum width of 150 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.81 WSW Columbia City Arpt, IN
EF0category
Oct 26, 2010 9:22 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado continued from Huntington County across open fields, snapping a few small trees along its path. The tornado destroyed several small metal grain bins and damaged some farm outbuildings. Debris was found twisted and thrown several yards to the northeast. Maximum wind speeds are estimated at around 75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.38 W Luther, IN
EF1category
Mar 8, 2009 4:15 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The circulation rapidly touched down on the southern outskirts of the Countryside Mobile Home Park and moved northeast through the eastern part of the park. As the circulation intensified, extensive damage occurred to 6 mobile homes which were severely damaged or destroyed. An additional 20 trailers in the immediate area suffered varying amount of damage from ripped skirting to some shifting off blocks. At least one trailer was occupied at the time of the tornado, but luckily no injuries were reported. Damage is estimated at around one half million dollars.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .1 ESE Columbia City, IN
EF0category
Jul 8, 2008 12:10 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A storm survey and eye witness reports indicated that a brief tornado developed just east of the intersection of Lincoln Way and County Road 500 East. The circulation initially flipped a horse trailer and destroyed the top portion of an older barn, picking up the roof and depositing it at the end of its track in an open field. Numerous trees were uprooted and three power poles toppled on the south side of the road, with the circulation then crossing the road. A small section of a soy bean field had the plants stripped of all vegetation except the stalks. The maximum width of the tornado was no more than 300 yards and was on the ground less than one quarter mile with duration no more than 2 minutes. Damage is estimated at around $20,000.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .72 NE Coesse, IN
F0category
Mar 28, 1998 10:05 AM EST
Tornado report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: small tornado touched down in Laud causing tree damage and moderate damage to one home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Laud, IN
F0category
Jun 15, 1991 5:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1category
Apr 13, 1981 9:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F0category
Oct 1, 1979 7:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1category
Jun 26, 1973 12:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F1category
Jun 21, 1967 1:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
UNKcategory
Aug 8, 1965 7:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F2category
Jul 16, 1965 6:08 PM CST
Tornado report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, IN
F0category
Jun 10, 1963 12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Whitley County, IN
Whitley County · 12,395 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
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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 Whitley County on the Interactive Map
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Not sure if hail may have affected your home in Whitley 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 Whitley County have on record?
Our records show 96 hail, 225 wind, and 16 tornado reports in Whitley County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 9, 2026.
What is the largest hail ever reported in Whitley County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Whitley County is 4.25″. It was reported near Columbia City, IN on May 9, 2003.
A storm report showed up near my home in Whitley 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 Whitley County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Whitley 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 Whitley County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Whitley 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 Whitley County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Whitley 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 Whitley County, IN, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Whitley 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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