Hail History

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Hail history for Whiting, IN

Last hail within 10 milesJul 27, 20261.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Jul 13, 2015
Hail days since 200625
Days with hail 1 inch or larger18
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles238

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Whiting on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 13, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Whiting

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 27, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Greater Grand Cross
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Whiting		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 20261 in
quarter		Highland
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Whiting		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261 in
quarter		Highland
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Whiting		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 Whiting by year

063070810921021121251321411516171811912021222322425326

When hail season peaks near Whiting

Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and May (6).

1Jan1Feb2Mar2Apr6May7Jun3Jul1Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Whiting

Jul 13, 2015 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Calumet City (3 mi from Whiting)

National Weather Service description (English): Baseball size hail was reported on the 3900 Block of Hohman Avenue. Golfball size hail was reported at Indianapolis Boulevard and Michigan Street.

Jun 30, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Harvey (9 mi from Whiting)

Jun 28, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Munster (8 mi from Whiting)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail up to golf ball size were received from Munster.

May 20, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Maynard (9 mi from Whiting)

National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hail up to 1.75 inches in diameter came in from the Munster area.

Feb 27, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hegewisch (3 mi from Whiting)

National Weather Service description (English): A photo shared via social media showed hail in Chicago's Hegeswisch neighborhood. The biggest stones were roughly the size of golf balls.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Whiting

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 19, 2025EF0Highland
10 mi from Whiting		1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Black Oak
9 mi from Whiting		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF1Black Oak
9 mi from Whiting		0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Gary
10 mi from Whiting		1.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 14, 2024EF0Englewood
9 mi from Whiting		3.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1Gary Airport
5 mi from Whiting		2.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 15, 2011EF0Berger
7 mi from Whiting		0.8 mi long, 20 yd wide
Aug 4, 2008EF2Griffith
9 mi from Whiting		2.7 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 7, 2008EF0Lansing
8 mi from Whiting		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Whiting

238 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Whiting since 2006, on 87 days. The strongest measured gust was 99 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 2026damage reportedHammond
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202699 mph, measuredGary Airport, Munster, South Chicago
14 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedHammond
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202655 mph, measuredEast Chicago, Beverly - Chicago, Lansing
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026damage reportedGlenwood
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedSouth Chicago, Munster, Hammond
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202669 mph, estimatedCalumet City, East Chicago, Highland
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 14, 202663 mph, estimatedSouth Holland
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 13, 202675 mph, estimatedCalumet City
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202681 mph, estimatedBeverly, West Pullman, Englewood
20 wind reports		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 Whiting; 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 Whiting.

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