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Hail history for Nappanee, IN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Nappanee on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 16, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Nappanee
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Milford 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Nappanee |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Nappanee by year
When hail season peaks near Nappanee
Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and July (2).
Largest hail storms near Nappanee
May 16, 2019 · 2 in (hen egg) · South West (6 mi from Nappanee)
May 14, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Paris (10 mi from Nappanee)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported dime to golf ball size hail.Jul 27, 2014 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Nappanee (0 mi from Nappanee)
Jun 29, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Bremen (8 mi from Nappanee)
Sep 12, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Nappanee (3 mi from Nappanee)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Nappanee
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | EF1 | Bourbon 9 mi from Nappanee |
| Jun 11, 2026 | EF1 | Etna Green 7 mi from Nappanee |
| Apr 2, 2025 | EF1 | Etna Green 9 mi from Nappanee |
| Aug 10, 2020 | EF1 | Wyatt 8 mi from Nappanee |
| Aug 20, 2016 | EF0 | Hastings 6 mi from Nappanee |
| Jul 1, 2014 | EF0 | Gravelton 5 mi from Nappanee |
| Sep 27, 2011 | EF0 | Nappanee 2 mi from Nappanee |
| Jun 23, 2010 | EF1 | Wakarusa 8 mi from Nappanee |
| Oct 18, 2007 | EF2 | Nappanee 5 mi from Nappanee |
| Oct 18, 2007 | EF3 | Nappanee 1 mi from Nappanee |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Nappanee
61 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Nappanee since 2006, on 44 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 1, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Wakarusa 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Hastings 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Wakarusa 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Nappanee Muni 1 wind report |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | Etna Green, Hastings 2 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Bremen 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Nappanee, Wakarusa 2 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Bremen 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | Hastings 1 wind report |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 70 mph, estimated | New Paris 1 wind report |
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 Nappanee; 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 Nappanee.
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