Hail History

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Hail history for South Haven, IN

Last hail within 10 milesAug 11, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 7, 2017
Hail days since 200634
Days with hail 1 inch or larger28
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles205

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Haven on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 7, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near South Haven

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 11, 20261 in
quarter		Lakes of the Four
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from South Haven		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 18, 20261 in
quarter		Beatrice
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from South Haven		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20261 in
quarter		Hobart, Burdick, Coburg
3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from South Haven		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 South Haven by year

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When hail season peaks near South Haven

Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and May (8).

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Largest hail storms near South Haven

Aug 23, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chesterton (6 mi from South Haven)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at Route 20 and Bean Road.

Aug 15, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hobart (5 mi from South Haven)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail reported at 61 Street, 3 miles east of Interstate 65.

May 11, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Edgewater Beach (5 mi from South Haven)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Route 6 and Route 49.

Jul 7, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chesterton (7 mi from South Haven)

Jul 1, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Merrillville (7 mi from South Haven)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Haven

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 15, 2024EF1Beatrice
8 mi from South Haven		10.5 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF0Sedley
5 mi from South Haven		0.6 mi long, 125 yd wide
Jun 21, 2021EF0Babcock
2 mi from South Haven		3.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 19, 2009EF2Chesterton
6 mi from South Haven		4.0 mi long, 60 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Haven

205 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Haven since 2006, on 82 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jun 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 2026110 mph, estimatedPortage, Dune Acres, Lakes of the Four
16 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202664 mph, measuredValparaiso, Dune Acres, Chesterton
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 202650 mph, estimatedSouth Haven
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202692 mph, measuredDune Acres, Portage, Ogden Dunes
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202664 mph, measuredHobart
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202660 mph, estimatedBeatrice
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 13, 202659 mph, measuredPorter County Regional Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202564 mph, measuredHobart
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202560 mph, estimatedWinfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202569 mph, estimatedMerrillville, Hobart, Portage
8 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 South Haven; 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 South Haven.

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