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Hail history for Rensselaer, IN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rensselaer on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 27, 2018. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Rensselaer
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Jasper County Airport 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Rensselaer |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Rensselaer by year
When hail season peaks near Rensselaer
Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and June (4).
Largest hail storms near Rensselaer
Apr 14, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Remington (8 mi from Rensselaer)
May 27, 2018 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Beaver City (9 mi from Rensselaer)
Jun 21, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Collegeville (5 mi from Rensselaer)
Jun 8, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Rensselaer (1 mi from Rensselaer)
Apr 13, 2026 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Jasper County Airport (1 mi from Rensselaer)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rensselaer
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | EF0 | Jasper County Airport 7 mi from Rensselaer |
| Nov 17, 2013 | EF1 | Rensselaer 3 mi from Rensselaer |
| May 25, 2011 | EF2 | Mt Ayr 8 mi from Rensselaer |
| May 25, 2011 | EF1 | Rensselaer Jasper Airport 3 mi from Rensselaer |
| May 25, 2011 | EF1 | Rensselaer 2 mi from Rensselaer |
| May 22, 2011 | EF1 | Rensselaer Jasper Airport 2 mi from Rensselaer |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rensselaer
43 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rensselaer since 2006, on 28 days. The strongest measured gust was 86 mph on Jul 19, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Rensselaer 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Jasper County Airport, Aix 2 wind reports |
| Aug 12, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Jasper County Airport 4 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 75 mph, measured | Lewiston, Pleasant Ridge 2 wind reports |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Fountain Park 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Collegeville, Fountain Park 2 wind reports |
| Jul 29, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Collegeville 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2022 | 75 mph, estimated | Rensselaer, Jasper County Airport, Fair Oaks 4 wind reports |
| Dec 10, 2021 | 69 mph, measured | Jasper County Airport 2 wind reports |
| Sep 7, 2021 | 68 mph, measured | Newland 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 Rensselaer; 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 Rensselaer.
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