Howard County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026
Has it hailed in Howard County, Indiana recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 11 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 38 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 27 high-wind reports with gusts up to 70 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in October 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Howard County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Howard County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Howard County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
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
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 856 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Delphi, or 15 miles southeast of Monticello, moving east southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...”
“At 826 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Brookston, or 10 miles northeast of Otterbein, moving southeast at 40 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" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1"
“Hail to at least 1 inch diameter did damage in Russiaville. Time estimated from radar. (IND)”
“At 442 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles southeast of Delphi to Veedersburg. Movement was southeast at 25 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 1" Russiaville SPC verified report
- Hail 0.25" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, August 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 230 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Tipton to 7 miles east of Westville. Movement was southeast at 25 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" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 102 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Kokomo to Frankfort. Movement was east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and very heavy rainfall. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1148 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Marion to near Swayzee. Movement was southeast 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...”
“Tree fell onto a home... possibly causing a gas leak. Time esimated from radar. (IND)”
- Wind 50 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Russiaville SPC verified report
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 405 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Walton to 7 miles south of Logansport to 12 miles east of Delphi. Movement was southeast 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...”
- Wind 55 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Kokomo SPC verified report
Thursday, June 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Multiple trees and power lines throughout Howard County. (IND)”
- Wind Unknown Kokomo SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Several trees down reported in south Kokomo. Time estimated from radar. (IND)”
- Wind Unknown 1 SW Kokomo SPC verified report
Saturday, June 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 824 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles southwest of Logansport to 10 miles north of Frankfort to near Lafayette. Movement was east at 45 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.”
- Hail 0.5" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 70 mph
- Wind 70 mph 4 SW Greentown SPC verified report
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.75"
“Near US-31 just south of Miami County line. Time estimated from radar. (IND)”
- Hail 1.75" 5 N Kokomo SPC verified report
Thursday, April 2, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", 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.”
“At 823 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles east of Delphi, or 14 miles southwest of Logansport, moving northeast at 55 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... Burlington.”
- Wind 50 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Howard 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 Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 22, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1"
“At 710 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 10 miles southwest of Walton, or 11 miles south of Logansport, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Kokomo, West Lafayette, Delphi, Flora, Battle Ground, Camden, and Burlington.”
- Hail 1" 6 NE Kokomo SPC verified report
- Hail 0.75" Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
5 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 Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
4 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 Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
5 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 Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Howard County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Howard County, IN?
The most recent recorded event was in October 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 38 severe weather events in Howard 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 Howard County recently?
Yes — 11 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 Howard County?
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