Howard County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Howard County, Indiana recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 8 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 20 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 12 high-wind reports with gusts up to 70 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 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 Howard County
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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.
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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 — 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
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Multiple trees and power lines throughout Howard County. (IND)”
“Several trees down reported in south Kokomo. Time estimated from radar. (IND)”
- Wind Unknown Kokomo SPC verified report
- 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
Sunday, April 26, 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
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Howard County, IN?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 20 severe weather events in Howard County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Howard County recently?
Yes — 8 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 1.75" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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