Fort Wayne Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Fort Wayne, IN

Data current as of 2026-10-16 · Sourced from NOAA Storm Events

Over the past five years, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has recorded 66 hail storms within 25 miles of Fort Wayne, IN. Of those, 46 produced hail at least quarter-size — the threshold most insurance carriers consider potentially damaging to asphalt shingles. The largest reported hail in this window was baseball-sized or larger, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2026 was the most active year on record locally, with 28 documented hail events.

Hail Severity Breakdown — Fort Wayne Area (Last 5 Years)

Fort Wayne Hail Storms by Year

2026 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Fort Wayne, with 28 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Fort Wayne typically peaks in spring and early summer, when the jet stream pushes Gulf moisture into the area and supercell thunderstorms become more frequent.

Notable Recent Fort Wayne Hail Storms

• September 16, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near 1 SSE Bear Lake. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Fort Wayne-area properties.
• August 11, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near 1 SE Bluffton. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Fort Wayne-area properties.
• August 11, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near 1 SW Rolling Hills. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Fort Wayne-area properties.
• August 9, 2026 — Severe hail (ping pong ball-sized) reported near 3 WSW Woodburn. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Fort Wayne-area properties.
• April 22, 2026 — Significant hail (quarter-sized or larger) reported near 4 S Leo-Cedarville. This storm met the quarter-size insurance damage threshold and is a candidate date when filing a claim for Fort Wayne-area properties.

Recent Hail Events Near Fort Wayne

Wind Storm History — Fort Wayne Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 182 high-wind events within 25 miles of Fort Wayne, IN in the past five years. Of those, 179 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 100 mph.

Recent Wind Events Near Fort Wayne

Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Wayne Hail

When was the last major hail storm in Fort Wayne, IN?

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Fort Wayne was on September 16, 2026. HailCheck refreshes from the NOAA Storm Events database daily, so newer events appear here as they are reported.

How often does it hail in Fort Wayne?

Fort Wayne averages roughly 13 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 46 of the 66 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Fort Wayne?

The largest documented hail near Fort Wayne in the last five years was baseball-sized or larger. Most Fort Wayne-area hail falls in the marble-to-quarter range, with destructive storms (egg-size or larger) appearing roughly once every few years.

Does my insurance cover hail damage in IN?

Most homeowners insurance policies in IN cover hail damage to roofs, siding, and gutters under the dwelling and other-structures coverage. Coverage typically requires the damage to be tied to a verifiable storm date — which is where the NOAA hail history above (and a HAAG-style test square validation) becomes important for the claim file.

How do I check hail history for a specific Fort Wayne address?

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Fort Wayne. HailCheck returns every NOAA hail event within a configurable radius, along with severity bands, dates, and storm narratives for Pro members.

What a HAAG-Style Test Square Validation Means in Fort Wayne

If your property in or near Fort Wayne took on hail during one of the storms above, the standard process for documenting damage is a 10×10 foot test square inspection. A HAAG-trained reviewer counts impact indicators — granule displacement, mat fractures, and bruising — within the marked square and produces a PASS or FAIL document for the claim file.

HailCheck offers a $99 photo-based HAAG-style test square validation. You submit photos from the field, our reviewer evaluates the impact indicators and cross-references the NOAA storm dates listed above, and a written PASS/FAIL determination is returned within one business day. We do not send anyone to the roof — the validation is built around the photos you submit.

Why Fort Wayne's Location Matters for Hail

Fort Wayne sits east of the traditional hail alley, where hail events are less frequent than the central plains but tend to be associated with strong squall lines and tropical systems. Local roof systems are less commonly hardened for hail, which can mean even moderate impacts produce claim-worthy damage.

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