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Hail history for Gary, IN

Last hail within 10 milesJun 24, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jul 13, 2015
Hail days since 200641
Days with hail 1 inch or larger28
Tornadoes within 10 miles10
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles247

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gary on 41 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 13, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Gary ranks #377 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Gary

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 24, 20261 in
quarter		Highland
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Gary		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Highland
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Gary		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20261 in
quarter		Hobart
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Gary		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 Gary by year

10640720810941031131261321421516117181193202112212332425326

When hail season peaks near Gary

Of the 41 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (17) and May (8).

1Jan1Feb3Mar3Apr8May17Jun4Jul1Aug1Sep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Gary

Jul 13, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Calumet City (9 mi from Gary)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail was reported on the 3900 Block of Hohman Avenue. Golfball size hail was reported at Indianapolis Boulevard and Michigan Street.

Aug 15, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hobart (7 mi from Gary)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail reported at 61 Street, 3 miles east of Interstate 65.

Jun 28, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Munster (8 mi from Gary)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail up to golf ball size were received from Munster.

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

May 20, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Maynard (8 mi from Gary)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail up to 1.75 inches in diameter came in from the Munster area.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Gary

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 11, 2026EF2Lottaville
7 mi from Gary		6.6 mi long, 700 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Highland
8 mi from Gary		1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Black Oak
4 mi from Gary		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF1Black Oak
3 mi from Gary		0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Gary
0 mi from Gary		1.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 15, 2025EF0New Elliott
9 mi from Gary		4.9 mi long, 200 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1Gary Airport
5 mi from Gary		2.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF1Merrillville
8 mi from Gary		3.2 mi long, 325 yd wide
Aug 4, 2008EF2Griffith
5 mi from Gary		2.7 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 7, 2008EF0Lansing
10 mi from Gary		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gary

247 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gary since 2006, on 93 days. The strongest measured gust was 99 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedHammond
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 2026110 mph, estimatedPortage, Gary Airport, Munster
18 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedHammond
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202655 mph, measuredEast Chicago, Munster, Griffith
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedMunster, Griffith, Hammond
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202681 mph, estimatedGriffith, Calumet City, East Chicago
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202681 mph, estimatedPortage, Ogden Dunes, Lake Station
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202669 mph, estimatedGriffith, Calumet City
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202664 mph, measuredHobart, Gary Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202563 mph, measuredGary Airport
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 Gary; 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 Gary.

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