Hail History

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Hail history for Griffith, IN

Last hail within 10 milesAug 11, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jul 13, 2015
Hail days since 200645
Days with hail 1 inch or larger32
Tornadoes within 10 miles21
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles283

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Griffith on 45 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 13, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Griffith

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 11, 20261 in
quarter		Crown Point
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Griffith		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 20261 in
quarter		Highland
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Griffith		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Highland
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Griffith		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20261 in
quarter		Hobart
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Griffith		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 Griffith by year

10640720810931031141261321421516217118119320212222342425426

When hail season peaks near Griffith

Of the 45 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (17) and May (9).

1Jan2Feb4Mar2Apr9May17Jun4Jul2Aug2Sep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Griffith

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

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.

Jun 28, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Dyer (6 mi from Griffith)

National Weather Service description (English): There were multiple reports of hail of two inches or greater near Dyer, including at least one report of tennis ball size hail.

Jun 10, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lansing Municipal Airport (6 mi from Griffith)

National Weather Service description (English): Wind blown hail up to 2 inches in diameter lasted for 5 minutes and shattered a wind shield along Sauk Trail between Sauk Village and Dyer.

Jun 4, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sauk Vlg (9 mi from Griffith)

Jun 16, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crown Pt (8 mi from Griffith)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of at least quarter size hail were received in and near Crown Point. The Crown Point Police Department estimated golf ball size hail.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Griffith

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 30, 2026EF?Glenwood
8 mi from Griffith
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glenwood
8 mi from Griffith
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glenwood
8 mi from Griffith
Jun 11, 2026EF0Kreitzburg
8 mi from Griffith		6.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 11, 2026EF2Lottaville
3 mi from Griffith		6.6 mi long, 700 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Lynwood
7 mi from Griffith		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Highland
3 mi from Griffith		1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Black Oak
3 mi from Griffith		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF1Black Oak
4 mi from Griffith		0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Gary
6 mi from Griffith		1.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 15, 2025EF0New Elliott
4 mi from Griffith		4.9 mi long, 200 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1Gary Airport
7 mi from Griffith		2.2 mi long, 75 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Griffith

283 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Griffith since 2006, on 100 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, 202699 mph, measuredGary Airport, St. John, Munster
20 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedHammond
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedFord Heights
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202655 mph, measuredEast Chicago, Sauk Village, Dyer
12 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGlenwood
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202659 mph, measuredLynwood, Dyer, Munster
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202681 mph, estimatedGriffith, Calumet City, East Chicago
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 13, 202675 mph, estimatedCalumet City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202669 mph, estimatedGriffith, Calumet City
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 Griffith; 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 Griffith.

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