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Hail history for Whitley County, IN
28 hail reports in Whitley County since 2006 on 16 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 18, 2025.
Cities in Whitley County
Recent hail in Whitley County
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1.50 in ping pong ball | Raber, Peabody, Columbia City Airport 4 hail reports |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | South Whitley 1 hail report |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Dunfee 1 hail report |
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Hail days in Whitley County by year
When hail season peaks in Whitley County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Whitley County
118 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Whitley County since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jun 23, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2026 | damage a reported | Columbia City 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2026 | 61 mph, a measured | Collins, Coesse 2 wind reports |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 70 mph, a estimat | Churubusco 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 81 mph, a estimat | Columbia City, Collins 3 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 70 mph, a estimat | Columbia City, South Whitley 2 wind reports |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 70 mph, a estimat | Columbia City 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Ormas 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | South Whitley 1 wind report |
| May 7, 2024 | 85 mph, a estimat | South Whitley, Larwill, Columbia City 4 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 64 mph, a estimat | Larwill, Columbia City Airport 3 wind reports |
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 Whitley County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).