Porter County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 14, 2026
Porter County, Indiana has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 2 tornado reports among 57 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 3 hail reports with hail up to 1" and 52 high-wind reports with gusts up to 110 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Aug 11, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Porter County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Porter County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Hail history for an address in Porter 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.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
6 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 110 mph
“Pockets of extreme wind damage including over 800f tree canopy loss in several forested areas. After consultation with wind damage experts... peak wind gusts were est (LOT)”
“Drone imagery shared via social media shows widespread tree damage at Lakeshore Resort campground. Numerous trees with large branches broken... several trees uprooted o (LOT)”
- Wind 110 mph Portage SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 1 ENE Lakes of the Four SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SSW Ogden Dunes SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Hebron SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 ENE Portage SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 W Valparaiso SPC verified report
Monday, July 27, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 64 mph
“A peak wind gust of 64 mph was measured at KVPZ. (LOT)”
“Photo showed at least three large utility poles snapped on Evans Avenue between 325 East Road and Bartz Road. (LOT)”
- Wind 64 mph 3 ESE Valparaiso SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 E Valparaiso SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 ESE Chesterton SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 5 SSE Valparaiso SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
6 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 60 mph, 2 tornado reports
“Tornado on the ground north of Kouts. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”
“Storm chaser video shows tornado southeast of Hebron. (LOT)”
- Tornado Tornado 1 N Kouts SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 2 SSE Hebron SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph 4 NNE Tefft SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NNE Kouts SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 E Dune Acres SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Ogden Dunes SPC verified report
Monday, May 18, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Private weather station 1.5 miles north of Kouts reported 60 mph gust. (LOT)”
“Public report of 1.0 inch hail east of Winfield. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”
- Wind 60 mph 2 N Kouts SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 1 E Lakes of the Four S 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 Porter County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Porter County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 17, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 58 mph
- Wind 58 mph 4 NNE Teft SPC verified report
Thursday, April 16, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Photo shared on social media showing 1 foot in diameter hardwood tree uprooted. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)”
- Wind Unknown 3 ENE Lakes of the Four SPC verified report
Monday, April 13, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 59 mph
- Wind 59 mph 4 ESE Valparaiso 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 Porter 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 Porter County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Porter County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Porter County NWS severe weather mention
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 Porter County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Porter 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 Porter County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Porter County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Porter 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 Porter County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Porter County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Porter 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 Porter County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Porter County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Porter County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Quarter size hail reported along I-90 near 550 East Road. (LOT)”
- Hail 1" 6 ESE Chesterton SPC verified report
Monday, December 29, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph this morning. A few gusts to around 60 mph expected near Lake Michigan. Winds will begin to ease later this morning, though occasional gusts to 45 mph are expected to continue near Lake Michigan into the early afternoon. WHERE...Porter County. WHEN...Until 3 PM CST this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 55 mph Porter County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, December 28, 2025
6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph expected, except 30 to 45 mph with gusts of 50 to 65 mph expected near Lake Michigan. WHERE...Porter County. WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 PM CST 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, except 30 to 45 mph with gusts of 50 to 65 mph expected near Lake Michigan. WHERE...Porter County. WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 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 65 mph Porter County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Porter County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Porter County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Porter County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Porter County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Porter 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 Porter County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Porter 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 Porter County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Porter 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 Porter County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Porter County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Porter County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Porter County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Porter County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, October 18, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report
“Large tree downed near the Malden Oasis Bar and Grill. Time estimated from radar. (LOT)”
- Wind Unknown Malden SPC verified report
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 Porter County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Porter County, IN?
The most recent recorded event was on Aug 11, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 57 severe weather events in Porter 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 Porter County recently?
Yes — 3 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 Porter County?
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