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Hail history for Goshen, IN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Goshen on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Jun 1, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Goshen ranks #770 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →
Recent hail near Goshen
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Waterford Mills 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Goshen |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 0.75 in 1-sent coin | Waterford Mills 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Goshen |
Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.
Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Goshen meir
Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Goshen
Of 24 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (8) and May (4).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Goshen
May 16, 2019 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · South West (8 mi from Goshen)
Jun 1, 2019 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Goshen (0 mi from Goshen)
National Weather Service description (English): Several spotters reported hail ranging from one to two inches in diameter.May 14, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Paris (6 mi from Goshen)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported dime to golf ball size hail.Jul 20, 2023 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Goshen (0 mi from Goshen)
Mar 31, 2023 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Middlebury (9 mi from Goshen)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Goshen
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2024 | EF1 | Elkhart 9 mi from Goshen |
| Jun 23, 2010 | EF1 | Goshen 1 mi from Goshen |
| Jun 23, 2010 | EF1 | Benton 6 mi from Goshen |
| Jun 23, 2010 | EF0 | Middlebury 7 mi from Goshen |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Goshen
134 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Goshen since 2006, on 78 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Aug 7, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 63 mph, a measured | Benton, Wakarusa, Bristol 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage a reported | Bristol 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Dunlap 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 66 mph, a measured | Goshen Airport 1 wind report |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 59 mph, a measured | Benton 1 wind report |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 67 mph, a measured | Benton 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 67 mph, a measured | Benton 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 60 mph, a measured | Nappanee Muni, Elkhart Midway Airport, Goshen 5 wind reports |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 70 mph, a estimat | Goshen Airport 1 wind report |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 81 mph, a estimat | Goshen, Elkhart, Millersburg 6 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 Goshen; 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 Goshen.
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