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Hail history for La Porte County, IN
52 hail reports in La Porte County since 2006 on 30 days. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on May 7, 2024.
Cities in La Porte County
Recent hail in La Porte County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Westville 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in La Porte County by year
When hail season peaks in La Porte County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in La Porte County
187 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in La Porte County since 2006, on 85 days. The strongest measured gust was 100 mph on Aug 23, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | La Porte, Wanatah, Westville 18 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Wanatah, La Porte, Westville 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Springville, Michigan City 2 wind reports |
| May 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Wanatah, Magee, La Porte 3 wind reports |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Mill Creek 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Wanatah, South Wanatah 2 wind reports |
| May 15, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Trail Creek 2 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | Tracy, Mill Creek, Trail Creek 9 wind reports |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Trail Creek, Waterford 2 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Duneland Beach, Long Beach, Westville 7 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 La Porte 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).