Hail History

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Hail history for Winfield, IN

Last hail within 10 milesAug 11, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 10, 2013
Hail days since 200635
Days with hail 1 inch or larger24
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles131

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Winfield on 35 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 10, 2013. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Winfield

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 11, 20261 in
quarter		Crown Point, Lakes of the Four, Cedar Lake
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Winfield		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 18, 20261 in
quarter		Beatrice
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Winfield		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20261 in
quarter		Hobart
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Winfield		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 Winfield by year

20620708092103116123131141151621711819320212232332425326

When hail season peaks near Winfield

Of the 35 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and May (8).

Jan2Feb4Mar2Apr8May9Jun5Jul3AugSep2OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Winfield

Aug 15, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hobart (9 mi from Winfield)

National Weather Service description (English): Golfball size hail reported at 61 Street, 3 miles east of Interstate 65.

Jun 16, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Crown Pt (5 mi from Winfield)

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 27, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Merrillville (5 mi from Winfield)

Jul 10, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dinwiddie (8 mi from Winfield)

Jul 1, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Merrillville (5 mi from Winfield)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Winfield

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 11, 2026EF0Hebron
9 mi from Winfield		1.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 11, 2026EF2Lottaville
9 mi from Winfield		6.6 mi long, 700 yd wide
Mar 15, 2025EF0New Elliott
9 mi from Winfield		4.9 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jul 15, 2024EF1Beatrice
4 mi from Winfield		10.5 mi long, 300 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF1Merrillville
7 mi from Winfield		3.2 mi long, 325 yd wide
Mar 31, 2023EF0Sedley
7 mi from Winfield		0.6 mi long, 125 yd wide
Dec 10, 2021EF0Cedar Lake
9 mi from Winfield		4.8 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Winfield

131 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Winfield since 2006, on 54 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Mar 30, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202673 mph, measuredCedar Lake, St. John, Crown Point
12 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 2026damage reportedCrown Point, Cedar Lake
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 18, 202664 mph, measuredHobart
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202660 mph, estimatedBeatrice
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 16, 202564 mph, measuredHobart
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 202560 mph, estimatedWinfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202569 mph, estimatedCrown Point, Lottaville, Merrillville
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 2, 202564 mph, measuredHebron
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202575 mph, measuredBeatrice, Porter Crossroads, Lakes Of The Four Seasons
8 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202570 mph, estimatedCedar Lake, New Elliott, St John
6 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 Winfield; 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 Winfield.

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