Hail History

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Hail history for Saint John, IN

Last hail within 10 milesAug 11, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jun 28, 2012
Hail days since 200651
Days with hail 1 inch or larger34
Tornadoes within 10 miles26
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles263

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Saint John on 51 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jun 28, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Saint John

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 11, 20261 in
quarter		Crown Point, Cedar Lake
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Saint John		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 20261 in
quarter		Highland
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Saint John		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Highland
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Saint John		NOAA Storm Events

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

Hail days near Saint John by year

106307108209410511612613314115116317118319420212222322425326

When hail season peaks near Saint John

Of the 51 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (19) and May (9).

1Jan2Feb4Mar2Apr9May19Jun5Jul4Aug2Sep3OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Saint John

Jun 28, 2012 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Dyer (4 mi from Saint John)

National Weather Service description (English): There were multiple reports of hail of two inches or greater near Dyer, including at least one report of tennis ball size hail.

Jun 10, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Lansing Municipal Airport (5 mi from Saint John)

National Weather Service description (English): Wind blown hail up to 2 inches in diameter lasted for 5 minutes and shattered a wind shield along Sauk Trail between Sauk Village and Dyer.

Jun 4, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sauk Vlg (6 mi from Saint John)

Jun 16, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crown Pt (6 mi from Saint John)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of at least quarter size hail were received in and near Crown Point. The Crown Point Police Department estimated golf ball size hail.

Jun 12, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sauk Vlg (6 mi from Saint John)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail was reported at I-394 and Sauk Trail.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Saint John

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 30, 2026EF?Glenwood
8 mi from Saint John
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glenwood
8 mi from Saint John
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glenwood
8 mi from Saint John
Jun 11, 2026EF0Kreitzburg
3 mi from Saint John		6.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 11, 2026EF0Creston
7 mi from Saint John		4.1 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 11, 2026EF2Lottaville
6 mi from Saint John		6.6 mi long, 700 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF1Steger
10 mi from Saint John		1.6 mi long, 90 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Lynwood
7 mi from Saint John		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Highland
6 mi from Saint John		1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Black Oak
9 mi from Saint John		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF1Black Oak
10 mi from Saint John		0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 15, 2025EF1Cedar Lake
6 mi from Saint John		0.9 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Saint John

263 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Saint John since 2006, on 92 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jun 12, 2013.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedCrete
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202680 mph, measuredSt. John, Munster, Cedar Lake
21 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedHammond
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026damage reportedFord Heights
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedSauk Village, Dyer, Goodenow
19 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026damage reportedSteger
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGlenwood
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202659 mph, measuredLynwood, Dyer, Munster
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202681 mph, estimatedGriffith, Highland, Black Oak
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202669 mph, estimatedGriffith
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 Saint John; 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 Saint John.

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