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Hail history for Portage, IN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Portage on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 7, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Portage ranks #509 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Portage
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Hobart 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Portage |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Portage by year
When hail season peaks near Portage
Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and May (7).
Largest hail storms near Portage
Aug 23, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chesterton (7 mi from Portage)
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 (4 mi from Portage)
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 (7 mi from Portage)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Route 6 and Route 49.Jul 13, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Gary (9 mi from Portage)
Jul 7, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chesterton (10 mi from Portage)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Portage
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2025 | EF0 | Gary 9 mi from Portage |
| Jul 15, 2024 | EF1 | Beatrice 10 mi from Portage |
| Mar 31, 2023 | EF0 | Sedley 6 mi from Portage |
| Jun 21, 2021 | EF0 | Babcock 3 mi from Portage |
| Aug 19, 2009 | EF2 | Chesterton 6 mi from Portage |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Portage
177 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Portage since 2006, on 74 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, Merrillville 16 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 57 mph, measured | Dune Acres, Chesterton 6 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 |
| May 18, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Hobart 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Hobart 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 69 mph, estimated | Merrillville, Hobart, Portage 8 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 81 mph, measured | Valparaiso, Beatrice, Burlington Beach 5 wind reports |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Gary 3 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Lake Station, Portage 2 wind reports |
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 Portage; 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 Portage.
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