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Hail history for Winona Lake, IN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Winona Lake on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 15, 2026. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Winona Lake
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Winona Lake 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Winona Lake |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Claypool, Warsaw 3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Winona Lake |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Winona Lake by year
When hail season peaks near Winona Lake
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (8) and June (7).
Largest hail storms near Winona Lake
Jun 21, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Bremen (9 mi from Winona Lake)
Apr 15, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Claypool (7 mi from Winona Lake)
National Weather Service description (English): Broadcast media relayed a photo from the public of what is estimated to be between 2 and 2.25 inch hail in Claypool.May 25, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Elkhart (1 mi from Winona Lake)
Sep 5, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Warsaw (2 mi from Winona Lake)
Jun 22, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Barbee (7 mi from Winona Lake)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Winona Lake
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2020 | EF0 | Burket 10 mi from Winona Lake |
| Aug 10, 2020 | EF1 | North Webster 10 mi from Winona Lake |
| Aug 6, 2018 | EF1 | Warsaw 1 mi from Winona Lake |
| Jul 1, 2014 | EF1 | Palestine 6 mi from Winona Lake |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF1 | Burket 9 mi from Winona Lake |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF1 | Oswego 5 mi from Winona Lake |
| Oct 26, 2010 | EF0 | Warsaw Airport 5 mi from Winona Lake |
| Jun 23, 2010 | EF1 | Monoquet 4 mi from Winona Lake |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Winona Lake
156 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Winona Lake since 2006, on 72 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 23, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Warsaw, North Webster 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Big Barbee Lake 1 wind report |
| Aug 9, 2026 | damage reported | Warsaw, Oswego 4 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Warsaw Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Warsaw Airport, Winona Lake, Atwood 3 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Claypool, Warsaw, Oswego 4 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Clunette 1 wind report |
| Sep 20, 2024 | 81 mph, estimated | Warsaw Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Warsaw, Sidney 2 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Leesburg 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 Winona Lake; 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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23 hail days - Fort Wayne
47 hail days
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 Winona Lake.
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