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Hail history for Salem, IN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Salem on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Mar 2, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Salem
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Salem 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Salem |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Salem by year
When hail season peaks near Salem
Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and May (3).
Largest hail storms near Salem
Mar 2, 2012 · 2.75 in (baseball) · New Pekin (9 mi from Salem)
National Weather Service description (English): Baseball sized hail from the second of two supercells that affected New Pekin damaged many cars and buildings.Jun 20, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Pekin (9 mi from Salem)
Apr 16, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Salem (0 mi from Salem)
National Weather Service description (English): A spotter reported 1.75 inch hail in Salem.Jun 5, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Livonia (8 mi from Salem)
Jan 2, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Salem (0 mi from Salem)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Salem
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2025 | EF2 | Shorts Corner 8 mi from Salem |
| Aug 7, 2023 | EF1 | Salem Muni Airport 2 mi from Salem |
| Mar 18, 2022 | EF1 | Becks Mill 5 mi from Salem |
| Oct 15, 2021 | EF0 | Blue River 9 mi from Salem |
| Jul 20, 2018 | EF0 | Salem 2 mi from Salem |
| Nov 5, 2017 | EF0 | Livonia 7 mi from Salem |
| Nov 5, 2017 | EF1 | Salem 0 mi from Salem |
| Nov 5, 2017 | EF1 | Canton 4 mi from Salem |
| Apr 20, 2011 | EF0 | Livonia 7 mi from Salem |
| Apr 20, 2011 | EF0 | Salem 2 mi from Salem |
| Apr 20, 2011 | EF0 | New Philadelphia 9 mi from Salem |
| Apr 19, 2011 | EF1 | Livonia 8 mi from Salem |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Salem
81 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Salem since 2006, on 56 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on May 15, 2007.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | damage reported | Salem 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | New Pekin 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Smedley, Salem Muni Airport, South Boston 3 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Shorts Corner, Plattsburg, Salem Muni Airport 4 wind reports |
| May 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Salem, Pekin, South Boston 3 wind reports |
| May 16, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | New Pekin 1 wind report |
| Mar 15, 2026 | 61 mph, estimated | Kossuth, Salem 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Hitchcock Station 1 wind report |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Farabee 1 wind report |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Organ Spgs 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 Salem; 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 Salem.
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