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Hail history for Porter, IN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Porter on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 6, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Porter
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Burdick, Coburg 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Porter |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 1.75 in golf ball | Westville 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Porter |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Porter by year
When hail season peaks near Porter
Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and May (5).
Largest hail storms near Porter
Aug 23, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chesterton (2 mi from Porter)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at Route 20 and Bean Road.Aug 15, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hobart (10 mi from Porter)
National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail reported at 61 Street, 3 miles east of Interstate 65.May 11, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Edgewater Beach (5 mi from Porter)
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 (6 mi from Porter)
Jul 7, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chesterton (8 mi from Porter)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Porter
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2024 | EF? | Beverly Shores 9 mi from Porter |
| Jun 21, 2021 | EF0 | Babcock 5 mi from Porter |
| Aug 19, 2009 | EF2 | Chesterton 1 mi from Porter |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Porter
143 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Porter since 2006, on 69 days. The strongest measured gust was 92 mph on Jun 11, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 110 mph, estimated | Portage, Dune Acres, Lake Station 11 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 57 mph, measured | Dune Acres, Valparaiso, Chesterton 10 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 50 mph, estimated | South Haven 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 92 mph, measured | Dune Acres, Portage, Ogden Dunes 4 wind reports |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Beverly Shores 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Portage, Chesterton, Burlington Beach 5 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Burlington Beach, Babcock, Westville 3 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Lake Station, Portage 2 wind reports |
| May 7, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Porter, Town Of Pines, Michigan City 5 wind reports |
| May 2, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Lake Station 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 Porter; 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 Porter.
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