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Hail history for De Kalb County, IN
27 hail reports in De Kalb County since 2006 on 15 days. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on May 7, 2024.
Cities in De Kalb County
Recent hail in De Kalb County
No hail was reported in De Kalb County in the last two years.
Hail days in De Kalb County by year
When hail season peaks in De Kalb County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in De Kalb County
62 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in De Kalb County since 2006, on 36 days. The strongest measured gust was 63 mph on Jun 29, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2026 | 55 mph, measured | Saint Johns, Ashley, Concord 3 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Corunna 1 wind report |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Auburn 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Auburn, Auburn Jct 2 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | St Joe 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Auburn 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Altona, Auburn Dekalb Co Airport 2 wind reports |
| May 25, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Auburn 1 wind report |
| Mar 6, 2022 | 63 mph, estimated | St Joe, Moore 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2021 | 68 mph, estimated | Auburn, Sedan 2 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 De Kalb 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).