Hail history for Whiting, IN

Haili ijiin 10 mileJul 27, 20261.50 in (ping pong ball)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin3

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.75 in (baseball)Jul 13, 2015

Ane haili ijiin 200625

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon18

Tornado ijiin 10 mile9

Wind reports within 10 miles238

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Whiting on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 13, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Whiting

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Jul 27, 2026	1.50 in ping pong ball	Greater Grand Cross 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Whiting	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Highland 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Whiting	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Highland 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Whiting	NOAA Storm Events

Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Whiting meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Whiting

Of 25 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (7) and May (6).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Whiting

Jul 13, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Calumet City (3 mi from Whiting)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail was reported on the 3900 Block of Hohman Avenue. Golfball size hail was reported at Indianapolis Boulevard and Michigan Street.

Jun 30, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Harvey (9 mi from Whiting)

Jun 28, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Munster (8 mi from Whiting)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail up to golf ball size were received from Munster.

May 20, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Maynard (9 mi from Whiting)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail up to 1.75 inches in diameter came in from the Munster area.

Feb 27, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hegewisch (3 mi from Whiting)

National Weather Service description (English): A photo shared via social media showed hail in Chicago's Hegeswisch neighborhood. The biggest stones were roughly the size of golf balls.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Whiting

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Mar 19, 2025	EF0	Highland 10 mi from Whiting	1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025	EF0	Black Oak 9 mi from Whiting	0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025	EF1	Black Oak 9 mi from Whiting	0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025	EF0	Gary 10 mi from Whiting	1.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024	EF0	Englewood 9 mi from Whiting	3.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024	EF1	Gary Airport 5 mi from Whiting	2.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 15, 2011	EF0	Berger 7 mi from Whiting	0.8 mi long, 20 yd wide
Aug 4, 2008	EF2	Griffith 9 mi from Whiting	2.7 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 7, 2008	EF0	Lansing 8 mi from Whiting	0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Whiting

238 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Whiting since 2006, on 87 days. The strongest measured gust was 99 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 12, 2026	damage a reported	Hammond 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026	99 mph, a measured	Gary Airport, Munster, South Chicago 14 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026	damage a reported	Hammond 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026	55 mph, a measured	East Chicago, Beverly - Chicago, Lansing 6 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026	damage a reported	Glenwood 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026	damage a reported	South Chicago, Munster, Hammond 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 2026	69 mph, a estimat	Calumet City, East Chicago, Highland 7 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 2026	63 mph, a estimat	South Holland 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 13, 2026	75 mph, a estimat	Calumet City 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 2026	81 mph, a estimat	Beverly, West Pullman, Englewood 20 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.

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Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Whiting; 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 Whiting.

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