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Hail history for Elkhart County, IN
75 hail reports in Elkhart County since 2006 on 37 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 20, 2023.
Cities in Elkhart County
- Elkhart
26 hail days - Goshen
24 hail days - Nappanee
11 hail days - Dunlap
32 hail days - Simonton Lake
24 hail days - Middlebury
19 hail days
Recent hail in Elkhart County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Waterford Mills 1 hail report |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Waterford Mills 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Elkhart County by year
When hail season peaks in Elkhart County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Elkhart County
212 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Elkhart County since 2006, on 96 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 1, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Benton, Wakarusa, Bristol 3 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2026 | damage reported | Elkhart 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Bristol 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Dunlap, Middlebury, Elkhart Muni Airport 3 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Goshen Airport 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Jamestown 1 wind report |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Benton 1 wind report |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 67 mph, measured | Benton 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 67 mph, measured | Benton 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Wakarusa 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 Elkhart 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).