Lake County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026
Lake County, Indiana has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 6 tornado reports among 67 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 4 hail reports with hail up to 1" and 57 high-wind reports with gusts up to 99 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 12, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Lake County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Lake County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Hail history for an address in Lake County
See address-level storm exposure — verified hail and wind reports plus official warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days. Free account, takes under a minute.
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.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Multiple reports on social media of downed tree limbs in South Hammond. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”
- Wind Unknown 1 WNW Hammond SPC verified report
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
8 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 99 mph
“Peak gust of 86 kt or 99 mph measured at Gary Airport Tower. (LOT)”
“Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (LOT)”
- Wind 99 mph Gary Airport SPC verified report
- Wind 80 mph St. John SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 1 S Crown Point SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NW Lake Station SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 6 WSW Hebron SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 ESE Gary SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Whiting SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 WSW Dyer SPC verified report
Sunday, August 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Photos shared on social media of numerous large trees snapped near I-94 and State Line. (LOT)”
- Wind Unknown 1 SW Hammond SPC verified report
Monday, July 27, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Photos and videos shared to social media show multiple branches downed near Pheasant Hills Park in Dyer. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”
- Wind Unknown 1 SSW Dyer SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NNW Cedar Lake SPC verified report
Friday, July 3, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports
“Social media post showing pictures of a large tree that fell on a vehicle in Munster... IN. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”
“Tree snapped and fell onto some fencing causing damage to the fence. (LOT)”
- Wind Unknown 1 NE Munster SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NW Dyer SPC verified report
Thursday, July 2, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Numerous trees... power lines... fences blown down in the area bounded by Hohman and Columbia Avenues... and Michigan and Becker streets. Time estimated. (LOT)”
- Wind Unknown 2 N Hammond SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"
“Video shared to social media shows dime to quarter size hail near Ridge Road and 5th Street in Highland. (LOT)”
“Multiple public reports of tree branches downed on to Ridge Road near Clark Road. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”
- Hail 1" Highland SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 ENE Griffith SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NW Griffith SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 ENE Hammond SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 WSW East Chicago SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
11 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 68 mph, 6 tornado reports
“Public report of tornado on the grand east of Lowell near I-65. (LOT)”
“An NWS damage survey confirmed an EF-3 tornado with peak winds of 165 mph... path length of 22.2 miles... and maximum width of 400 yards. (LOT)”
- Tornado Tornado 4 SW Hebron SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 5 NE Shelby SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 3 NE Schneider SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 2 SSW Cedar Lake SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 3 SE Griffith SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 3 WSW St. John SPC verified report
- Wind 68 mph 1 W Whiting SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SW Cedar Lake SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 NNW Merrillville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 W St. John SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 W St. John SPC verified report
Monday, May 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“Public report of 65 mph gust recorded by backyard weather station near Linda Street and 10th Street in Hobart. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”
- Wind 65 mph 1 SSE Hobart SPC verified report
Monday, April 27, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The potential exists for brief localized gusts up to 55 to 60 mph.”
“WHAT...Southeast to south winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 60 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 16, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 68 mph
- Wind 68 mph 4 WNW Cedar Lake SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SW St. John 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 Lake 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 Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 26, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" 2 NE Highland SPC verified report
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 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 Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Lake 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 Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph occurring. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down tree limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down tree limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down tree limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down tree limbs and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Public report of quarter size hail lasting approximately 2 minutes in Hobart. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”
- Hail 1" 1 SE Hobart SPC verified report
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 Lake 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 Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Lake 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 Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Lake 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 Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Lake 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 Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, September 21, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 621 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of gusty thunderstorms extending from New Chicago to near Hebron to near DeMotte. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
- Wind 50 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Lake County, IN?
The most recent recorded event was on Aug 12, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 67 severe weather events in Lake 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 Lake County recently?
Yes — 4 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" 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 Lake 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.