Hail History

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Hail history for Cedar Lake, IN

Last hail within 10 milesAug 11, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 10, 2020
Hail days since 200635
Days with hail 1 inch or larger24
Tornadoes within 10 miles29
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles153

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Cedar Lake on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 10, 2020. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Cedar Lake

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 11, 20261 in
quarter		Crown Point, Cedar Lake
2 hail reports · closest near the center of Cedar Lake		NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Cedar Lake by year

10630710809310311612413214115116117118119220212222322425126

When hail season peaks near Cedar Lake

Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (13) and July (6).

1Jan1Feb3MarApr6May13Jun6Jul3AugSep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Cedar Lake

Jun 16, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crown Pt (6 mi from Cedar Lake)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of at least quarter size hail were received in and near Crown Point. The Crown Point Police Department estimated golf ball size hail.

Jun 27, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Merrillville (9 mi from Cedar Lake)

Jul 10, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dinwiddie (8 mi from Cedar Lake)

Jun 8, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Schererville (9 mi from Cedar Lake)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail fell across Schererville causing damage to vehicles.

Jul 7, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · St John (6 mi from Cedar Lake)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Cedar Lake

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 11, 2026EF0Kreitzburg
7 mi from Cedar Lake		6.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 11, 2026EF0Creston
2 mi from Cedar Lake		4.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 17, 2026EF0Sherburnville
9 mi from Cedar Lake		0.5 mi long, 250 yd wide
Apr 17, 2026EF0Belshaw
9 mi from Cedar Lake		9.7 mi long, 250 yd wide
Mar 15, 2025EF1Cedar Lake
2 mi from Cedar Lake		0.9 mi long, 200 yd wide
Mar 15, 2025EF0New Elliott
7 mi from Cedar Lake		4.9 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0Eagle Lake
6 mi from Cedar Lake		1.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Brunswick
4 mi from Cedar Lake		16.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF0North Hayden
6 mi from Cedar Lake		2.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF1Merrillville
9 mi from Cedar Lake		3.2 mi long, 325 yd wide
Dec 10, 2021EF0Cedar Lake
3 mi from Cedar Lake		4.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 11, 2021EF0Eagle Lake
5 mi from Cedar Lake		0.3 mi long, 70 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Cedar Lake

153 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Cedar Lake since 2006, on 66 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jun 4, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202680 mph, measuredSt. John, Cedar Lake, Crown Point
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedDyer, Goodenow, Sauk Village
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 17, 202670 mph, estimatedLowell, Eagle Lake, Kreitzburg
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 17, 202567 mph, measuredKreitzburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202558 mph, estimatedSchererville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202569 mph, estimatedCrown Point, Lottaville, Cedar Lake
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202562 mph, estimatedDyer, Lowell, Dinwiddie
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202575 mph, estimatedCedar Lake, New Elliott, Klaasville
10 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202481 mph, estimatedCedar Lake, Crown Point, Beecher
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 14, 202460 mph, measuredLowell
1 wind report		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 Cedar 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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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 Cedar Lake.

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