Hail History

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Hail history for Hammond, IN

Last hail within 10 milesJun 24, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jul 13, 2015
Hail days since 200635
Days with hail 1 inch or larger22
Tornadoes within 10 miles22
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles286

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hammond on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 13, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Hammond ranks #490 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Hammond

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 24, 20261 in
quarter		Highland
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Hammond		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Highland
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Hammond		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 Hammond by year

3063071081092103112127132142151621718119220212212312425226

When hail season peaks near Hammond

Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (12) and May (6).

1Jan2Feb3Mar2Apr6May12Jun4Jul2Aug2Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Hammond

Jul 13, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Calumet City (4 mi from Hammond)

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 Hammond)

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.

May 20, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Calumet (9 mi from Hammond)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail up to two inches came in from near Homewood.

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

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 (8 mi from Hammond)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hammond

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?Homewood
8 mi from Hammond
Jul 30, 2026EF?Glenwood
5 mi from Hammond
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glenwood
5 mi from Hammond
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
9 mi from Hammond
Jul 27, 2026EF?Markham
9 mi from Hammond
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glenwood
5 mi from Hammond
Jul 27, 2026EF?Hazel Crest
9 mi from Hammond
Jun 11, 2026EF0Kreitzburg
10 mi from Hammond		6.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 11, 2026EF2Lottaville
8 mi from Hammond		6.6 mi long, 700 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Lynwood
6 mi from Hammond		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Highland
3 mi from Hammond		1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Black Oak
5 mi from Hammond		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hammond

286 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hammond since 2006, on 101 days. The strongest measured gust was 99 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedFlossmoor, Hammond
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202699 mph, measuredGary Airport, St. John, Munster
19 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedPosen, Hammond
3 wind reports		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
21 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedSteger
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGlenwood
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202659 mph, measuredLynwood, Dyer, Flossmoor
7 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202681 mph, estimatedGriffith, Calumet City, East Chicago
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202663 mph, estimatedSouth Holland
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 Hammond; 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 Hammond.

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