Hail History

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Hail history for Highland, 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 200637
Days with hail 1 inch or larger25
Tornadoes within 10 miles20
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles258

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Highland on 37 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 Highland

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 24, 20261 in
quarter		Highland
1 hail report · closest near the center of Highland		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Highland
1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Highland		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 Highland by year

1064072081093102113126132142151621718119320212222312425226

When hail season peaks near Highland

Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (16) and May (6).

1Jan2Feb3Mar2Apr6May16Jun3Jul1Aug2Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Highland

Jul 13, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Calumet City (7 mi from Highland)

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 (5 mi from Highland)

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 Highland)

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 Highland)

Jun 12, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sauk Vlg (8 mi from Highland)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported at I-394 and Sauk Trail.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Highland

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 11, 2026EF?Homewood
10 mi from Highland
Jul 30, 2026EF?Glenwood
7 mi from Highland
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glenwood
7 mi from Highland
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glenwood
7 mi from Highland
Jun 11, 2026EF0Kreitzburg
9 mi from Highland		6.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 11, 2026EF2Lottaville
5 mi from Highland		6.6 mi long, 700 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Lynwood
6 mi from Highland		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Highland
1 mi from Highland		1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Black Oak
2 mi from Highland		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF1Black Oak
4 mi from Highland		0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Gary
6 mi from Highland		1.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 15, 2025EF0New Elliott
6 mi from Highland		4.9 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Highland

258 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Highland since 2006, on 97 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
11 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 14, 202663 mph, estimatedSouth Holland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 13, 202675 mph, estimatedCalumet City
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 Highland; 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 Highland.

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