Hail History

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Hail history for La Porte, IN

Last hail within 10 milesMay 24, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 2, 2011
Hail days since 200614
Days with hail 1 inch or larger10
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles111

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of La Porte on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 2, 2011. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near La Porte

No hail was reported within 10 miles of La Porte in the last two years.

Hail days near La Porte by year

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When hail season peaks near La Porte

Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and July (3).

JanFeb2Mar2Apr4May2Jun3JulAugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near La Porte

Jul 2, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Mill Creek (9 mi from La Porte)

National Weather Service description (English): Local broadcast media forwarded pictures of hail up to two and one quarter inches in diameter in the Mill Creek area.

Mar 14, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · La Porte Airport (3 mi from La Porte)

Jul 28, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Waterford (7 mi from La Porte)

Apr 26, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · La Porte (0 mi from La Porte)

May 11, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Tracy (9 mi from La Porte)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of La Porte

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 15, 2024EF1Waterford
8 mi from La Porte		3.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 30, 2014EF1Tracy
9 mi from La Porte		4.7 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 30, 2014EF1Pinhook
8 mi from La Porte		0.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 4, 2012EF1Rolling Prairie
6 mi from La Porte		1.5 mi long, 20 yd wide
Apr 26, 2007EF1Springville
5 mi from La Porte		0.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 26, 2007EF1Springville
7 mi from La Porte		0.3 mi long, 450 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near La Porte

111 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of La Porte since 2006, on 58 days. The strongest measured gust was 90 mph on Jun 18, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202660 mph, measuredLa Porte, Kingsford Heights, Waterford
11 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedLa Porte
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedSpringville
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 18, 202660 mph, estimatedMagee, La Porte
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202670 mph, estimatedMill Creek
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202558 mph, estimatedTrail Creek
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202581 mph, estimatedTracy, Mill Creek, Trail Creek
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 202570 mph, estimatedWaterford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202470 mph, estimatedLa Porte Airport, Rolling Prairie, La Porte
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202470 mph, estimatedWaterford, Pinola
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 La Porte; 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 La Porte.

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