Hail History

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Hail history for Ligonier, IN

Last hail within 10 milesAug 26, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.25 in (half dollar)Jul 20, 2023
Hail days since 200615
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles110

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ligonier on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jul 20, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Ligonier

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 26, 20261 in
quarter		Syracuse
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Ligonier		NWS storm report (preliminary)

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Ligonier by year

2061070809101111213314151621711811912021222232425126

When hail season peaks near Ligonier

Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and July (4).

1JanFeb1Mar1Apr4May1Jun4Jul2AugSepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Ligonier

May 16, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Millersburg (7 mi from Ligonier)

Jul 20, 2023 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · North Webster (9 mi from Ligonier)

Jun 21, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Nappanee (9 mi from Ligonier)

Jul 27, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · North Webster (9 mi from Ligonier)

May 14, 2020 · 1 in (quarter) · North Webster (9 mi from Ligonier)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ligonier

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 24, 2024EF1Kimmell
2 mi from Ligonier		7.5 mi long, 230 yd wide
Aug 20, 2016EF0Benton
8 mi from Ligonier		0.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 23, 2010EF0Millersburg
7 mi from Ligonier		1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 23, 2010EF1Benton
10 mi from Ligonier		3.5 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ligonier

110 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ligonier since 2006, on 57 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on May 14, 2018.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 15, 2026damage reportedLake Wawasee, Knapp Lake, Albion
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedNorth Webster, Ligonier, Wolflake
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202675 mph, measuredNorth Webster
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 11, 202660 mph, estimatedNorth Webster
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202560 mph, estimatedTopeka
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202570 mph, estimatedSyracuse, Ligonier
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202570 mph, estimatedWawasee
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202570 mph, estimatedWolflake, Millersburg
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202475 mph, estimatedBenton, Vawter Park
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 7, 202460 mph, estimatedAlbion
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 Ligonier; 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 Ligonier.

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