Grant County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 2, 2026
Grant County, Indiana has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 82 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 42 hail reports with hail up to 1.75" and 39 high-wind reports with gusts up to 71 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 17, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Grant County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Grant County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
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Storm exposure for an address in Grant County
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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.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 200 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Upland, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail. A funnel cloud is also possible. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“Power lines snapped at the intersection of Spencer Avenue and North Washington Street in Marion. Time estimated via radar. (IWX)”
- Hail 0.25" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 NNE Marion SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NNW Marion SPC verified report
Saturday, September 5, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 848 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Rising Sun, moving south at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
“At 550 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Florence to 7 miles south of New Castle, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, September 4, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 255 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hartford City, moving southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 235 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Van Buren, or 7 miles northeast of Marion, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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 0.5" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, August 14, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree down onto powerlines at the intersection of W 500 S and S 850 W. Time estimated via radar. (IWX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 NNW Normal SPC verified report
Thursday, August 13, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" 1 NE Rigdon SPC verified report
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 150 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Peru, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Marion, Peru, Grissom Afb, Sweetser, Swayzee, Bunker Hill, La Fontaine, Mexico, Wells, Converse, Erie, Amboy, Mier, Jalapa, Herbst, Santa Fe, Treaty, Peoria, Roseburg, and Nead.”
- Hail 0.88" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" 2 NNW Marion SPC verified report
Monday, August 10, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 706 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Van Buren, or 10 miles south of Huntington, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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...”
“At 639 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Wabash to near La Fontaine to near Swayzee. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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 0.88" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, August 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 440 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Van Buren, or 10 miles northeast of Marion, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea 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 0.25" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 27, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 60 mph, 1 tornado report
“Ground and drone surveys found a swath of sporadic wind damage from Sweetser to Marion and near Gas City Indiana. Within this swath... evidence of a weak... disorganize (IWX)”
“Estimated wind gusts of 60 mph in Marion. Time estimated via radar. (IWX)”
- Tornado Tornado 1 NNW Sweetser SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph Marion SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SSW Lake Wood SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 S Marion SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 535 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Bluffton, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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 0.5" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 10, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 310 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near La Fontaine to near Peru. Movement was southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 213 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Swayzee, or 12 miles west of Fairmount, moving east at 5 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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... Swayzee, Sims, Normal, Point Isabel, and Herbst.”
- Hail 0.5" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 722 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Van Buren, or 7 miles northeast of Gas City, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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 0.25" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 524 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Dunkirk, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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 0.25" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 25, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 259 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Pennville, or 8 miles east of Hartford City, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...”
“At 241 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hartford City, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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 0.25" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 11, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 60 mph
- Wind 60 mph 3 WNW Jonesboro SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Marion SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 812 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hamilton to 7 miles northeast of Ossian to Van Buren. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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 0.25" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 6, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 59 mph
“AWOS station KMZZ Grant County Municipal Apt. (IWX)”
“At 926 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hartford City, moving east at 70 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and pea 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...”
- Wind 59 mph 2 NNE Michaelsville SPC verified report
- Hail 0.25" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Marion SPC verified report
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 359 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Sweetser, or near Marion, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...”
“Tree downed in Gas City on South 5th Street. Time estimated from radar. (IWX)”
- Hail 0.25" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Gas City SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Jonesboro SPC verified report
Saturday, May 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 858 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Patriot, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain. Impact: Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 829 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located 8 miles northwest of Vevay, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1256 AM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Milan to 7 miles south of Carrollton, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 71 mph
“Report of a 70.7 mph gust recorded on a personal weather station. Time estimated via radar. (IWX)”
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio. WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 71 mph 2 ENE Marion SPC verified report
- Wind 55 mph Grant County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 ENE Marion SPC verified report
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 704 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Swayzee, or 8 miles west of Marion, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 550 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Marion, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea 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 0.5" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 106 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Mentone to near Mexico to 9 miles southwest of Kokomo. Movement was east at 70 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75"
- Hail 1.75" 2 S Marion SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 2 NW Marion SPC verified report
Monday, April 13, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Gusty south winds could briefly gust as high as 50 mph for a short time during the early morning hours through around 6 AM EDT. A band of showers moving across northwest Indiana and southwest Lower Michigan will likely aid in producing some stronger wind gusts to 50 mph. If travelling, be prepared for brief periods of these stronger wind gusts, particularly for high profile vehicles.”
“Gusty south winds could briefly gust as high as 50 mph for a short time during the early morning hours through around 3 AM EDT. A band of showers moving across northwest Indiana and southwest Lower Michigan will likely aid in producing some stronger wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. If travelling, be prepared for brief periods of these stronger wind gusts, particularly for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 50 mph Grant County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 2, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 852 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 8 miles southeast of Bunker Hill to near Windfall to 6 miles northeast of Georgetown. Movement was northeast at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 26, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1.5"
“Hail up to ping pong size reported by Amateur Radio operator. (IWX)”
“Photo on Facebook showing hail estimated to be a quarter in size near the Grant County Municipal Airport. Time estimated via radar. (IWX)”
- Hail 1.5" Gas City SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 3 NNE Michaelsville SPC verified report
- Hail 0.75" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Van Buren SPC verified report
Sunday, March 22, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports · 5 NWS warnings — hail up to 1"
“Public report of 1 hail north of Marion city limits at 741 PM. Delayed report. (IWX)”
“Video on X with report of pea to dime sized hail with quarters mixed in. Hail occurred from 830 to 835 pm. (IWX)”
- Hail 1" 4 N Marion SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 1 NE Rigdon SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 1 NE Upland SPC verified report
- Hail 0.88" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 1" 3 NNW Shamrock Lakes SPC verified report
- Hail 0.75" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Showers and embedded thunderstorms early this morning may produce local wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph. Otherwise, the gusty winds that prompted the wind advisory have subsided. After daybreak Monday, wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph are expected through late afternoon.”
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northern Kentucky, and central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Grant County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Grant County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Grant County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, and southwest Ohio. WHEN...Until 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.”
- Wind 60 mph Grant County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Grant County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Grant County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Grant County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Southwest to west 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. WHEN...From 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible, mainly due to falling branches or trees.”
“WHAT...Southwest to west 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. WHEN...From 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Grant County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Grant County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Grant County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Grant County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 7 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.”
- Wind 50 mph Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...From 8 AM to 7 PM EDT Wednesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 809 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Berne, moving northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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 0.25" Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, December 29, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. WHEN...Until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, December 27, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. WHEN...From 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Grant County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Grant County, IN?
The most recent recorded event was on Sep 17, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 82 severe weather events in Grant 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 Grant County recently?
Yes — 42 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" 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 Grant 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.