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Hail istori fɔ Griffith, IN

Las hail insay 10 mailAug 11, 20261.00 in (25-sent koin)
Hail dei, las 12 mɔn4
Biges hail sin 20062.75 in (besbol)Jul 13, 2015
Hail dei sin 200645
Dei wit hail 1 inch o mɔ32
Tɔnado insay 10 mail21
Win ripɔt we win blow bad insay 10 mail283

Dem tɔk say hail kam insay 10 mail fɔ Griffith long 45 dei sin 2006. Biges stɔn we dem meka na 2.75 in (besbol) long Jul 13, 2015. Hail dɔn kam mɔst long June an May.

Risent hail nia Griffith

DeitHail saizWeaSors
Aug 11, 20261.00 in
25-sent koin		Crown Point
1 hail report · klos 9 mi frɔm Griffith		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 20261.00 in
25-sent koin		Highland
1 hail report · klos 2 mi frɔm Griffith		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 26, 20261.00 in
25-sent koin		Highland
1 hail report · klos 3 mi frɔm Griffith		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 20261.00 in
25-sent koin		Hobart
1 hail report · klos 9 mi frɔm Griffith		NOAA Storm Events

One rɔ fɔ evri dei: biges hail we dem tɔk say i kam dat dei insay 10 mail, di ples an nɔmba fɔ ripɔt.

Dei we it hail na near Griffith, by yia

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Wen hail season pik up na near Griffith

Out of di 45 hail dei sin 2006, most of dem fall in June (17) and May (9).

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Biggest hail storm na near Griffith

Jul 13, 2015 · 2.75 in (besbol) · Calumet City (9 mi from Griffith)

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 28, 2012 · 2.50 in (tenis bol) · Dyer (6 mi from Griffith)

National Weather Service description (English): There were multiple reports of hail of two inches or greater near Dyer, including at least one report of tennis ball size hail.

Jun 10, 2020 · 2.00 in (hen eg) · Lansing Municipal Airport (6 mi from Griffith)

National Weather Service description (English): Wind blown hail up to 2 inches in diameter lasted for 5 minutes and shattered a wind shield along Sauk Trail between Sauk Village and Dyer.

Jun 4, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf bol) · Sauk Vlg (9 mi from Griffith)

Jun 16, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf bol) · Crown Pt (8 mi from Griffith)

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.

Tornado insay 10 mile of Griffith

DeitRatingWeaPas
Jul 30, 2026EF?Glenwood
8 mi from Griffith
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glenwood
8 mi from Griffith
Jul 27, 2026EF?Glenwood
8 mi from Griffith
Jun 11, 2026EF0Kreitzburg
8 mi from Griffith		6.0 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 11, 2026EF2Lottaville
3 mi from Griffith		6.6 mi long, 700 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Lynwood
7 mi from Griffith		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Highland
3 mi from Griffith		1.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Black Oak
3 mi from Griffith		0.4 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF1Black Oak
4 mi from Griffith		0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 19, 2025EF0Gary
6 mi from Griffith		1.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 15, 2025EF0New Elliott
4 mi from Griffith		4.9 mi long, 200 yd wide
Feb 27, 2024EF1Gary Airport
7 mi from Griffith		2.2 mi long, 75 yd wide

Strong thunderstorm wind near Griffith

283 reports of strong thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Griffith since 2006, on 100 de. Di strongest gust we dem measure na 99 mph on Aug 11, 2026.

DeitStrongest gustWeaSors
Aug 12, 2026dem tɔk say win blow badHammond
1 win ripɔt		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 11, 202699 mph, we kin mekaGary Airport, St. John, Munster
20 win ripɔt		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026dem tɔk say win blow badHammond
1 win ripɔt		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 28, 2026dem tɔk say win blow badFord Heights
1 win ripɔt		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202655 mph, we kin mekaEast Chicago, Sauk Village, Dyer
12 win ripɔt		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 4, 2026dem tɔk say win blow badGlenwood
1 win ripɔt		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202659 mph, we kin mekaLynwood, Dyer, Munster
5 win ripɔt		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 202681 mph, we tinkGriffith, Calumet City, East Chicago
6 win ripɔt		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 13, 202675 mph, we tinkCalumet City
1 win ripɔt		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202669 mph, we tinkGriffith, Calumet City
2 win ripɔt		NOAA Storm Events

Big tɔnda win na win we blow 58 mph o pass, o win we mek damij. Dem kin meka win long weza steshɔn; dem kin tink long pipul we si win an damij.

Wan yu fi file claim for roof or kaar hail?

Insurers ask for di date of loss. Di dates on dis page na wen dem report hail na near Griffith; hail fit hit one street and miss di next, so a report no prove damage for yu address. A licensed roofer or yu insurance adjuster fit inspect di roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing 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). Dem measure distances from di center of Griffith.

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