Hail History

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Hail history for Garrett, IN

Last hail within 10 milesApr 2, 20251.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)May 7, 2024
Hail days since 200618
Days with hail 1 inch or larger12
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles74

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Garrett on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 7, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Garrett

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Apr 2, 20251.5 in
ping pong ball		Cedar Canyons
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Garrett		NOAA Storm Events

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

Hail days near Garrett by year

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When hail season peaks near Garrett

Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and June (5).

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Largest hail storms near Garrett

May 7, 2024 · 3 in (tea cup) · Kendallville (9 mi from Garrett)

National Weather Service description (English): Damage to cars, windows, and siding in Kendallville due to 3 inch hail stones.

Jun 21, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lapaz (6 mi from Garrett)

May 14, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Corunna (6 mi from Garrett)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported hail to the size of golf balls.

Jun 13, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Huntertown (9 mi from Garrett)

Apr 2, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Cedar Canyons (7 mi from Garrett)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Garrett

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 30, 2025EF1Ege
10 mi from Garrett		1.4 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Garrett

74 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Garrett since 2006, on 43 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jun 21, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 9, 202658 mph, estimatedHuntertown, Saint Johns, Concord
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 30, 202570 mph, estimatedCorunna
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 202570 mph, estimatedAuburn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202470 mph, estimatedAuburn, Auburn Jct
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 24, 202360 mph, estimatedHuntertown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202364 mph, estimatedHuntertown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202370 mph, estimatedAuburn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 202264 mph, estimatedAltona, Auburn Dekalb Co Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 5, 202260 mph, estimatedHuntertown
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 202258 mph, estimatedKendallville, Auburn
2 wind reports		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 Garrett; 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 Garrett.

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