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Hail history for Shorewood Forest, IN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Shorewood Forest on 43 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 Shorewood Forest
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Lakes of the Four 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Shorewood Forest |
| May 18, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Beatrice 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Shorewood Forest |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Hobart 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Shorewood Forest |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Shorewood Forest by year
When hail season peaks near Shorewood Forest
Of the 43 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and May (10).
Largest hail storms near Shorewood Forest
Aug 15, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hobart (6 mi from Shorewood Forest)
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 (8 mi from Shorewood Forest)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Route 6 and Route 49.Jun 27, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Merrillville (10 mi from Shorewood Forest)
Jul 7, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chesterton (8 mi from Shorewood Forest)
Jul 1, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Merrillville (5 mi from Shorewood Forest)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Shorewood Forest
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2024 | EF1 | Beatrice 4 mi from Shorewood Forest |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF0 | Sedley 3 mi from Shorewood Forest |
| Jun 21, 2021 | EF0 | Babcock 7 mi from Shorewood Forest |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Shorewood Forest
180 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Shorewood Forest since 2006, on 78 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Mar 30, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 110 mph, estimated | Portage, Merrillville, Lakes of the Four 12 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Valparaiso, Chesterton 6 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 50 mph, estimated | South Haven 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 81 mph, estimated | Portage 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Hobart 1 wind report |
| Apr 17, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Beatrice 1 wind report |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Porter County Regional Airport 1 wind report |
| Oct 18, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Malden 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Hobart 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Winfield 1 wind report |
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 Shorewood Forest; 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 Shorewood Forest.
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