Benton County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Benton County, Indiana has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 39 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 3 hail reports with hail up to 1.25" and 35 high-wind reports with gusts up to 75 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Jun 16, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Benton County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Benton County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Hail history for an address in Benton County
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Check an address free →Storm log — the official record, day by day
Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.25"
- Hail 1.25" 2 E Oxford SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 75 mph, 1 tornado report
“NWS survey confirms a preliminary EF-1 tornado. Peak winds of 95 mph... width of 250 yards... and length of 4.9 miles. (LOT)”
“Power lines also downed just west of Fowler. (LOT)”
- Tornado Tornado 2 SW Boswell SPC verified report
- Wind 75 mph Fowler SPC verified report
- Wind 65 mph 4 ESE Oxford SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph 4 WSW Fowler SPC verified report
Saturday, June 6, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Multiple power poles down north of Fowler on SR55. Also reports of various lines down in town. (LOT)”
- Wind 60 mph 2 NNE Fowler SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 N Fowler SPC verified report
Sunday, April 26, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“A 60 mph gust was recorded by a private weather station along US-41 southwest of Fowler. (LOT)”
- Wind 60 mph 4 WSW Fowler SPC verified report
Sunday, April 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Southwesterly winds may briefly and sporadically gust 40 to 50 mph through about 1 AM. If traveling on east-west oriented roads, be prepared for gusty crosswinds, particularly in higher profile vehicles.”
- Wind 50 mph Benton County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 2, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, and Kankakee Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, and Kankakee Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ this morning to 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Benton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Benton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Benton County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...Sustained southerly winds to 30 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph expected. WHERE...In Illinois, Ford, Iroquois, and Kankakee Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines, and may result in localized power outages.”
“WHAT...Sustained southerly winds to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. WHERE...In Illinois, Ford, Iroquois, and Kankakee Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ this morning to 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines, and may result in localized power outages.”
- Wind 65 mph Benton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Benton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Benton County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, Eastern Will, and Kankakee Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Localized power outages are possible.”
“WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts of 50 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, Iroquois, Eastern Will, and Kankakee Counties. In Indiana, Benton, Jasper, Lake IN, Newton, and Porter Counties. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ to 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ Sunday. IMPACTS...Strong gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 60 mph Benton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Benton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Benton County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph occurring. WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, and Iroquois Counties. In Indiana, Benton County. WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT /7 PM EDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, and Iroquois Counties. In Indiana, Benton County. WHEN...Until 6 PM CDT /7 PM EDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Benton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Benton County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, and Iroquois Counties. In Indiana, Benton County. WHEN...From 1 AM CDT /2 AM EDT/ to 6 PM CDT /7 PM EDT/ Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...In Illinois, Livingston, Ford, and Iroquois Counties. In Indiana, Benton County. WHEN...From 1 AM CDT /2 AM EDT/ to 6 PM CDT /7 PM EDT/ Friday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Benton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Benton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Benton County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Several photos shared on social media of quarter-sized hail near Oxford. Time estimated from radar. (LOT)”
- Hail 1" 1 N Oxford SPC verified report
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“A strong Arctic front will move across the area this evening, with a one to three hour period of strong westerly winds gusting up to 45 to 50 mph in the wake of the front. In addition, isolated to widely scattered snow showers may produce brief periods of reduced visibility.”
- Wind 50 mph Benton County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, December 29, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph early this morning, easing to occasional gusts to around 45 mph by mid morning. WHERE...Northern and central Illinois and extreme northwest Indiana WHEN...Until noon CST today. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Benton County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, December 28, 2025
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 3 PM CST /4 PM EST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ this evening to 3 PM CST /4 PM EST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Benton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Benton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Benton County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, December 27, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. A few gusts to 55 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Sunday to 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. A few gusts to 55 mph possible. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Sunday to 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Benton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Benton County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 to 55 mph occurring. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 60 mph Benton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Benton County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 3 AM CST /4 AM EST/ to 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 3 AM CST /4 AM EST/ to 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, including holiday decorations. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 60 mph Benton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Benton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Benton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Benton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Benton County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1228 PM CDT/128 PM EDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Sheldon, or near Kentland, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Benton County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Benton County, IN?
The most recent recorded event was on Jun 16, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 39 severe weather events in Benton County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Did it hail in Benton County recently?
Yes — 3 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.25" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Benton County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.