Hail History

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Hail history for Westville, IN

Last hail within 10 milesMar 10, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Mar 6, 2026
Hail days since 200630
Days with hail 1 inch or larger22
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles149

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Westville on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Mar 6, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Westville

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 10, 20261 in
quarter		Burdick, Coburg
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Westville		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 6, 20261.75 in
golf ball		Westville
1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Westville		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 Westville by year

3063072081091021111211311421511621711841922021222232425226

When hail season peaks near Westville

Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (6).

2JanFeb4MarApr5May7Jun6Jul3AugSep3OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Westville

Aug 23, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chesterton (9 mi from Westville)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at Route 20 and Bean Road.

May 11, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Edgewater Beach (8 mi from Westville)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported near Route 6 and Route 49.

Jul 7, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Chesterton (6 mi from Westville)

Mar 14, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Wanatah (8 mi from Westville)

National Weather Service description (English): The public shared a picture of hail to the size of golf balls on social media.

Mar 6, 2026 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Westville (1 mi from Westville)

National Weather Service description (English): Received a report from the public of 1.75 inch diamater hail near Westville, IN.

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Westville

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 15, 2024EF1Waterford
7 mi from Westville		3.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 30, 2014EF1Pinhook
3 mi from Westville		0.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Oct 26, 2010EF1Wanatah
8 mi from Westville		1.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 19, 2009EF2Chesterton
10 mi from Westville		4.0 mi long, 60 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Westville

149 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Westville since 2006, on 70 days. The strongest measured gust was 90 mph on Jun 18, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202658 mph, measuredLa Porte, Valparaiso, Wanatah
11 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 27, 202664 mph, measuredValparaiso, Wanatah, Chesterton
11 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 18, 202660 mph, estimatedWanatah, Magee
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 13, 202659 mph, measuredPorter County Regional Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202570 mph, estimatedWanatah
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202569 mph, estimatedChesterton, Burlington Beach
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202581 mph, measuredPorter County Regional Airport, Burlington Beach, Wanatah
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 202570 mph, estimatedWaterford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202470 mph, estimatedWestville, La Porte Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202470 mph, estimatedWaterford, Pinola, Valparaiso
5 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 Westville; 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 Westville.

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