Hamilton County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Hamilton County, Indiana? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 86 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 60 high-wind reports with gusts up to 66 mph, plus 26 hail reports with hail up to 0.88". The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Hamilton County
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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.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1259 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Carmel to Crawfordsville. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph, pea size hail, and very heavy rainfall. 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" Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Large Tree down Blocking southbound lanes of US 31 near 216th Street. (IND)”
“A 43 inch in circumference tree limb was downed. (IND)”
- Wind Unknown 3 WSW Morse Reservoir SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NNE Carmel SPC verified report
Monday, August 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 502 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 13 miles southeast of Frankfort to near Lebanon to 14 miles northwest of Brownsburg. Movement was southeast 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.”
- Hail 0.5" Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, August 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 433 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Lawrence, or 12 miles northeast of Indianapolis, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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" Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“T-storms winds damaged tree at Ditch and 171st. Time estimated from radar. (IND)”
- Wind Unknown 3 WSW Westfield SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 144 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Bright, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph and half inch 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 0.5" Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 457 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Noblesville, or 11 miles west of Anderson, moving northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 408 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Southport to 9 miles northeast of Shelbyville. Movement was northeast at 35 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 Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 840 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 13 miles northeast of Lebanon, or 15 miles southeast of Frankfort, moving east 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 11, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1022 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles west of Zionsville to 7 miles northeast of Brazil. Movement was east at 45 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...”
“At 330 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Carmel to near Mooresville. Movement was east at 50 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 Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 66 mph
“Measured from personal weather station. (IND)”
“1 INJ One injury due to downed tree at White River Campground. (IND)”
- Wind 66 mph 5 N Sheridan SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 E Cicero SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 W Atlanta SPC verified report
Saturday, June 6, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 406 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 13 miles southwest of Tipton to 11 miles north of Crawfordsville. Movement was southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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.”
“At 525 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Noblesville, or 12 miles west of Anderson, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 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 0.5" Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 519 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Fishers to Lawrence to 6 miles east of Indianapolis. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...”
“Tree across roadway on Quarry Court in Fishers. Time roughly estimated from radar. (IND)”
- Hail 0.5" Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 4 E Fishers SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 WSW Lapel SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SW Carmel SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NNW Carmel SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Atlanta SPC verified report
Monday, May 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 237 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Carmel to near Plainfield. Movement was east at 35 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...”
“At 737 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles east of Brookville to near Aurora, moving northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and very heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Visibility will be poor and hydroplaning is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 55 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 NE Carmel 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 840 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Milan, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Penny 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...”
- Hail 0.88" Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1258 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Zionsville, or 17 miles northwest of Indianapolis, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...”
- Hail 0.88" Hamilton 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 Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Wind gusts of 35 to 50 MPH will be possible over the next few hours. These winds will occur separately from any thunderstorms. Winds of this magnitude may damage small tree limbs and make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 50 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 24, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 509 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Fishers to 6 miles northwest of Greenfield to 9 miles southeast of Beech Grove. Movement was northeast at 40 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.”
- Hail 0.25" Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 557 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lawrence, or 16 miles northeast of Indianapolis, moving east at 40 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 Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 2, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...All of Central Indiana WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 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 Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 1, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, southwest, and west central Indiana. WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM EDT Thursday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, southwest, and west central Indiana. WHEN...From 11 AM to 7 PM EDT Thursday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 26, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 907 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 12 miles west of Tipton to 8 miles west of Brownsburg. Movement was east at 60 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 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" Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 22, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1056 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Liberty to 8 miles northeast of North Vernon, moving east at 45 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. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1108 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Burlington to near Carrollton, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 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 0.75" Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
9 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, south central, and southeast Indiana. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 10 PM EDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Monday.”
“WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. For the Wind Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, south central, and southeast Indiana. WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, until 10 PM EDT this evening. For the Wind Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 8 AM EDT Monday.”
- Wind 60 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...From 10 AM CDT /11 AM EDT/ Sunday to 7 AM CDT /8 AM EDT/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“Two utility poles were blown down by thunderstorm winds near East 256th Street and Carson Road. Time estimated from radar. (IND)”
- Wind 50 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 NNW Morse Reservoir SPC verified report
Friday, March 13, 2026
7 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and west central Indiana. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and north central Indiana. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
8 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and north central Indiana. WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and north central Indiana. WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. 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 Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana. WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, southeast, southwest, and west central Indiana. WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 4 ENE Noblesville SPC verified report
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 Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, February 19, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 939 PM EST, a strong thunderstorm was located near Brookville, moving east 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. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Locations impacted include... Oxford, Harrison, Brookville, Bright, Darrtown, Reily, New Haven, Millville, St.”
- Hail 0.5" Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, January 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 325 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Zionsville to near Speedway to near Plainfield. Movement was northeast at 45 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 Hamilton County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Hamilton County, IN?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 86 severe weather events in Hamilton County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Hamilton County recently?
Yes — 26 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.