Wayne County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Has it hailed in Wayne County, Indiana recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 13 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 50 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 37 high-wind reports with gusts up to 67 mph. 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.
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Last 30 days in Wayne 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
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Several trees down west of Richmond. Time estimated from Radar. (ILN)”
“Tree down on Round Barn Road near Centerville. (ILN)”
- Wind Unknown 1 E Centerville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 E Centerville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 NW Fountain City SPC verified report
Friday, August 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 447 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Glenwood, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 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 0.25" Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, August 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 558 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near New Castle to 7 miles southwest of Batesville, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph, pea size hail, and very heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation.”
- Hail 0.25" Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 112 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles west of Parkersburg to 6 miles northwest of Corydon. Movement was south at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Torrential rainfall, and frequent cloud to ground lightning. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“Numerous reports of trees down in Cambridge City. Time estimated from radar... with earliest report coming into dispatch also about 6PM. (ILN)”
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Cambridge City SPC verified report
Friday, July 3, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 523 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over New Paris, moving northeast at 30 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 457 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Abington, moving 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 Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 W Richmond SPC verified report
Friday, June 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“A line of thunderstorms is sinking southeastward across southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, and western Kentucky early this morning. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph, torrential downpours, and frequent lightning can be expected.”
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Tree downed along McMinn Road. Time estimated by radar. (ILN)”
- Wind Unknown 1 WNW Centerville SPC verified report
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1"
“At 621 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Connersville, moving northeast at 30 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...”
“At 547 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Connersville, moving northeast at 25 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 1" Centerville SPC verified report
- Hail 0.25" Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Centerville SPC verified report
Monday, May 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 623 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Hagerstown to 6 miles southeast of Connersville, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph, pea size hail, frequent cloud-to-ground lightning, and very heavy rain. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation.”
- Hail 0.25" Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 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.”
“Tree down reported in Fountain City. Time estimated from RADAR. (ILN)”
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Fountain City SPC verified report
Sunday, April 26, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Wires down. Time estimated from RADAR. (ILN)”
- Wind Unknown Hagerstown SPC verified report
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 733 AM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Richmond, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Winds gusts up to 35 mph, pea size hail, and frequent cloud-to-ground lightning. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Hail may cause minor damage to vegetation. Lightning can cause serious injury or death. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 4, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph will be possible ahead of and along a cold front, through 8 pm. Southerly wind gusts will become westerly as the front passes. Driving may be difficult for high profile vehicles. Power outages from downed branches are possible.”
“At 220 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near New Paris to near Liberty, moving northeast 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 Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 552 PM EDT, a strong thunderstorm was located near Glenwood, moving east at 25 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...”
- Hail 0.5" Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 22, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1023 PM EDT, strong thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 6 miles north of Hagerstown to 9 miles southwest of Greensburg, 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT 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...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Monday. 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 Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and west central Ohio. WHEN...From 11 AM Sunday to 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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio. 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 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio. 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.”
- Wind 65 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 65 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...In Indiana, Fayette, Union, and Wayne Counties. In Ohio, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Clark, Greene, Montgomery, and Preble Counties. WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...In Indiana, Fayette, Union, and Wayne Counties. In Ohio, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Clark, Greene, Montgomery, and Preble Counties. WHEN...From 5 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected.”
- Wind 60 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 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...Until 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.”
“Roof blown off building on South 8th Street. Time estimated from RADAR. (ILN)”
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 S Richmond 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 Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, February 20, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central Indiana and central and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 6 PM EST 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 Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, December 27, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 67 mph
“AWOS station KRID Richmond Municipal Airport. (ILN)”
- Wind 67 mph 1 NNE Boston SPC verified report
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana and central, southwest, and west central Ohio. WHEN...Until 10 PM EST 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 Wayne County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Wayne County, IN?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 50 severe weather events in Wayne 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 Wayne County recently?
Yes — 13 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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