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Hail history for Fort Wayne, IN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fort Wayne on 47 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 1, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Fort Wayne ranks #97 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Fort Wayne
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Cedarville 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Fort Wayne |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Arcola, Wallen, Cedarville 6 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Fort Wayne |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Ellison, Cedar Canyons, Fort Wayne Smith Airport 3 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Fort Wayne |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Fort Wayne by year
When hail season peaks near Fort Wayne
Of the 47 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and May (8).
Largest hail storms near Fort Wayne
Jun 27, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · Westlawn (4 mi from Fort Wayne)
Jun 1, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · Greendale (1 mi from Fort Wayne)
Apr 16, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fort Wayne (3 mi from Fort Wayne)
May 7, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fort Wayne Smith Airport (1 mi from Fort Wayne)
National Weather Service description (English): Pea to golf-ball size hail was reported.May 25, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dunfee (10 mi from Fort Wayne)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported golf ball size hail on State Route 14, just east of the Allen and Whitley county line.Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fort Wayne
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF2 | Maplewood Park 5 mi from Fort Wayne |
| Aug 20, 2016 | EF0 | Brookside Estates 4 mi from Fort Wayne |
| Oct 26, 2010 | EF1 | Milan Center 8 mi from Fort Wayne |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fort Wayne
200 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fort Wayne since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Jun 29, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | 65 mph, estimated | Wallen 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 56 mph, measured | Fort Wayne 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Rolling Hills 1 wind report |
| Aug 9, 2026 | 73 mph, measured | Fort Wayne, Wallen, Huntertown 7 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | New Haven 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 79 mph, estimated | Hessan Castle, Ellison 2 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 71 mph, measured | Thurman, Westlawn 2 wind reports |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Royal Oaks 1 wind report |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Fort Wayne Smith Airport, Cedarville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Waynedale, Thurman, Westlawn 6 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 Fort Wayne; 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 Fort Wayne.
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