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Hail history for Chesterton, IN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Chesterton on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 6, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Chesterton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Burdick, Coburg 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Chesterton |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Westville 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Chesterton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Chesterton by year
When hail season peaks near Chesterton
Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and May (6).
Largest hail storms near Chesterton
Aug 23, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chesterton (1 mi from Chesterton)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at Route 20 and Bean Road.May 11, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Edgewater Beach (4 mi from Chesterton)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Route 6 and Route 49.Jul 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Beverly Shrs (6 mi from Chesterton)
Jul 7, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chesterton (7 mi from Chesterton)
Mar 6, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Westville (9 mi from Chesterton)
National Weather Service description (English): Received a report from the public of 1.75 inch diamater hail near Westville, IN.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Chesterton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2024 | EF? | Beverly Shores 8 mi from Chesterton |
| Jun 21, 2021 | EF0 | Babcock 5 mi from Chesterton |
| Aug 19, 2009 | EF2 | Chesterton 0 mi from Chesterton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Chesterton
156 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Chesterton since 2006, on 72 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jun 11, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 110 mph, estimated | Portage, Dune Acres, Valparaiso 12 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 57 mph, measured | Dune Acres, Valparaiso, Chesterton 10 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 50 mph, estimated | South Haven 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 92 mph, measured | Dune Acres, Portage, Ogden Dunes 4 wind reports |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Beverly Shores 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Portage, Chesterton, Burlington Beach 4 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 81 mph, measured | Valparaiso, Burlington Beach, Babcock 4 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Lake Station, Portage, Westville 3 wind reports |
| May 7, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Porter, Town Of Pines, Michigan City 5 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Valparaiso, Crocker 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 Chesterton; 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 Chesterton.
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