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Hail history for Mishawaka, IN

Last hail within 10 milesAug 11, 20260.88 in (nickel)

Hail days, last 12 months1

Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jun 15, 2008

Hail days since 200632

Days with hail 1 inch or larger20

Tornadoes within 10 miles10

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles291

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Mishawaka on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 15, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Mishawaka ranks #555 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Mishawaka

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Aug 11, 2026	1.25 in half dollar	South Bend, Chain-O-Lakes, Mishawaka 7 hail reports · closest near the center of Mishawaka	NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Mishawaka by year

When hail season peaks near Mishawaka

Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (11) and July (6).

Largest hail storms near Mishawaka

Jun 15, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Indian Vlg (4 mi from Mishawaka)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of hail as large as baseballs were received in the city of South Bend. Numerous vehicles suffered mainly dents and scratches but some broken windows were reported. Damage estimates across the area are at least one million dollars in property damage and at least $250,000 in crop damage.

Jul 20, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Mishawaka (1 mi from Mishawaka)

National Weather Service description (English): Photo on Facebook shows several 2 inch hailstones.

Jul 23, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Granger (7 mi from Mishawaka)

Jun 11, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Glenwood (4 mi from Mishawaka)

Aug 7, 2013 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Indian Vlg (4 mi from Mishawaka)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Mishawaka

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Mar 30, 2025	EF1	Edwardsburg 9 mi from Mishawaka	2.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 24, 2024	EF0	Indian Vlg 3 mi from Mishawaka	0.3 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jul 16, 2024	EF1	Elkhart 10 mi from Mishawaka	1.2 mi long, 250 yd wide
Jun 21, 2021	EF1	Woodland 8 mi from Mishawaka	1.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 23, 2019	EF0	Woodland 5 mi from Mishawaka	0.5 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jun 23, 2019	EF0	Nutwood 4 mi from Mishawaka	2.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
Oct 12, 2016	EF0	Gilmer Park 8 mi from Mishawaka	1.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
Oct 12, 2016	EF0	South Bend 4 mi from Mishawaka	0.1 mi long, 40 yd wide
Mar 24, 2016	EF0	Edwardsburg 9 mi from Mishawaka	1.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 23, 2010	EF1	Wakarusa 9 mi from Mishawaka	11.8 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Mishawaka

291 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Mishawaka since 2006, on 94 days. The strongest measured gust was 84 mph on Jun 23, 2010.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 11, 2026	60 mph, estimated	South Bend, Mishawaka, Gulivoire Park 6 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026	damage reported	Elkhart 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026	damage reported	Roseland, Granger, Osceola 5 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 2026	59 mph, measured	Elkhart Muni Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 2026	70 mph, estimated	Edwardsburg, South Bend, Jamestown 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 2026	60 mph, measured	Michiana Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 2025	60 mph, estimated	Glenwood 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 2025	70 mph, estimated	South Bend, Nutwood 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 2025	59 mph, measured	Elkhart Muni Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 2025	81 mph, estimated	Twin Branch Jct, Mishawaka, Edwardsburg 15 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Mishawaka; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Mishawaka.

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