Hail History

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Hail history for Columbia City, IN

Last hail within 10 milesSep 15, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 18, 2025
Hail days since 200615
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles111

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Columbia City on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 18, 2025. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Columbia City

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 15, 20261 in
quarter		Bear Lake
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Columbia City		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Feb 19, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Raber, Peabody, Arcola
5 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Columbia City		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 20251.75 in
golf ball		South Whitley
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Columbia City		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 20251 in
quarter		Dunfee
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Columbia City		NOAA Storm Events

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

Hail days near Columbia City by year

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When hail season peaks near Columbia City

Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and May (3).

Jan1Feb1Mar1Apr3May5Jun1Jul1Aug1SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Columbia City

Jun 18, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · South Whitley (9 mi from Columbia City)

National Weather Service description (English): Ping pong to golf ball size hail in South Whitley.

Feb 19, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Raber (5 mi from Columbia City)

Aug 9, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · South Whitley (9 mi from Columbia City)

Jun 21, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Columbia City (0 mi from Columbia City)

Nov 14, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Columbia City (0 mi from Columbia City)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Columbia City

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 29, 2023EF0Collins
9 mi from Columbia City		0.6 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jul 29, 2023EF0Arcola
9 mi from Columbia City		2.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010EF1Columbia City Airport
3 mi from Columbia City		2.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Mar 8, 2009EF1Columbia City
1 mi from Columbia City		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 8, 2008EF0Coesse
5 mi from Columbia City		0.2 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Columbia City

111 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Columbia City since 2006, on 56 days. The strongest measured gust was 83 mph on Sep 15, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 15, 202683 mph, measuredBear Lake, Lake Everett
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedColumbia City
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 18, 202661 mph, measuredCollins, Coesse
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202581 mph, estimatedColumbia City, Collins
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202570 mph, estimatedColumbia City, South Whitley
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 20, 202470 mph, estimatedColumbia City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202460 mph, estimatedOrmas
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202460 mph, estimatedSouth Whitley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 202485 mph, estimatedSouth Whitley, Larwill, Columbia City
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202364 mph, estimatedLarwill, Columbia City Airport
3 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 Columbia City; 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 Columbia City.

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