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Hail history for Otis, IN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Otis on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on May 7, 2024. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Otis
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Burdick, Coburg 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Otis |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Westville 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Otis |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Otis by year
When hail season peaks near Otis
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and July (6).
Largest hail storms near Otis
May 7, 2024 · 3.5 in · Long Beach (8 mi from Otis)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail damage to vehicles in downtown Michigan City. Public reports hail of 2 to 3 inches in diameter.Aug 23, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chesterton (7 mi from Otis)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at Route 20 and Bean Road.May 11, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Edgewater Beach (8 mi from Otis)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Route 6 and Route 49.Jul 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Beverly Shrs (7 mi from Otis)
Jul 7, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chesterton (8 mi from Otis)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Otis
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2024 | EF? | Beverly Shores 8 mi from Otis |
| Jul 15, 2024 | EF1 | Waterford 3 mi from Otis |
| Jun 30, 2014 | EF1 | Pinhook 4 mi from Otis |
| Aug 19, 2009 | EF2 | Chesterton 8 mi from Otis |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Otis
149 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Otis since 2006, on 70 days. The strongest measured gust was 100 mph on Aug 23, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 75 mph, measured | Beverly Shores, La Porte, Chesterton 13 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Valparaiso, Chesterton, Westville 9 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Michigan City 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 92 mph, measured | Dune Acres 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Magee 1 wind report |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Beverly Shores 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Chesterton, Trail Creek 3 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Trail Creek, La Porte, Westville 5 wind reports |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Trail Creek, Waterford 2 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Long Beach, Westville, La Porte Airport 4 wind reports |
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 Otis; 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.
Nearby cities
- Michigan City
12 hail days - Valparaiso
36 hail days - Portage
34 hail days - Gary
41 hail days - Merrillville
51 hail days - Crown Point
41 hail days - Hammond
35 hail days - South Bend
28 hail days
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 Otis.
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