Logansport Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Logansport, 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 40 hail storms within 25 miles of Logansport, IN. Of those, 30 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 ping pong ball-sized, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2026 was the most active year on record locally, with 35 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — Logansport Area (Last 5 Years)

SeverityCountWhat it means for roofs
Severe6 eventsPing pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant24 eventsQuarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate10 eventsMarble-size, possible cosmetic damage

Logansport Hail Storms by Year

YearReported Hail Events Within 25 mi
202635 events
20251 event
20242 events
20232 events

2026 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Logansport, with 35 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Logansport 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 Logansport Hail Storms

Recent Hail Events Near Logansport

DateLocationSeveritySizeNOAA Comments
2026-08-26 Russiaville, IN Significant 1.00" Hail to at least 1 inch diameter did damage in Russiaville. Time estimated from radar.
2026-08-11 3 S Wawpecong, IN Moderate 0.50" Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.).
2026-06-16 Monticello, IN Moderate 0.88" Reported by Trained Spotter.
2026-06-16 2 NE Rockfield, IN Significant 1.25" Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
2026-06-16 ROCKFIELD, IN Significant 1.25" Multiple reports of 1.25 inch hail in Carroll County.
2026-06-16 1 NE Flora, IN Significant 1.25" —
2026-06-16 GRAVELTON, IN Significant 1.00" —
2026-06-16 Bunker Hill, IN Moderate 0.88" Pea to nickle sized hail observed.
2026-06-16 Walton, IN Significant 1.00" —
2026-04-22 DENVER, IN Significant 1.00" —
2026-04-22 Denver, IN Significant 1.00" Time Estimated by radar.
2026-04-14 5 N Kokomo, IN Severe 1.75" Near US-31 just south of Miami County line. Time estimated from radar.
2026-04-14 5 N Kokomo, IN Significant 1.25" —
2026-04-14 Galveston, IN Moderate 0.75" —
2026-04-14 2 WSW Wawpecong, IN Significant 1.25" —
2026-04-14 CASSVILLE, IN Severe 1.75" —
2026-04-14 4 NNE Dunkirk, IN Severe 1.75" golf ball size hail.
2026-04-14 3 S Santa Fe, IN Significant 1.25" —
2026-03-31 Bruce Lake Station, IN Moderate 0.75" —
2026-03-26 2 W Rochester, IN Significant 1.00" —

Wind Storm History — Logansport Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 142 high-wind events within 25 miles of Logansport, IN in the past five years. Of those, 142 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 96 mph.

SeverityCount
Severe42 events
Significant100 events

Recent Wind Events Near Logansport

DateLocationGust (mph)SeverityNOAA Comments
2026-08-11 4 E Camden, IN 53 Significant —
2026-07-27 2 S Grissom Afb, IN 60 Significant AWOS station KGUS Grissom AFB Peru.
2026-07-27 2 S Grissom Afb, IN 60 Significant AWOS station KGUS Grissom AFB Peru.
2026-07-27 1 W Rochester, IN 60 Significant Trained spotter report of estimated 60 mph gusts near Rochester. Multiple tree limbs down between 3 to 6 inches in diameter. Time estimated via radar.
2026-06-16 WALTON, IN 60 Significant Some structural damage to a shed, a downed pine tree, and some siding damage.
2026-06-16 DEACON, IN 60 Significant A 1.5 ft diameter tree snapped at the base. Appears mostly healthy.
2026-06-12 Grissom Afb, IN 64 Severe —
2026-06-12 Peru, IN 65 Severe —
2026-06-11 KOKOMO, IN 96 Severe An area of mainly sporadic tree damage was|found across Kokomo from near Berkley Road, along and near west|Sycamore street, to Crown Point Cemetery. Additional Tree damage|was found along east Sycamore street, near Wildcat Creek.||All of this damage was found to be due to straight line winds, as|all damage was blown down in a east to east-northeast direction.|Wind gust that caused the damage are estimated to be in the 80-90|MPH range with a peak gust of 95 MPH possible.
2026-06-11 WHITE CO ARPT, IN 60 Significant A member of the public reported several large trees down.
2026-06-11 LOGANSPORT, IN 60 Significant Emergency manager reports numerous trees down in and around Logansport.
2026-06-11 DENVER, IN 60 Significant Trees down across the street from church.
2026-06-11 (GUS)GRISSOM AFB PER, IN 64 Severe —
2026-06-11 CLYMERS, IN 60 Significant Tree was downed onto truck.
2026-06-11 PERU, IN 64 Severe Public estimated 60 to 65 mph wind gusts.
2026-06-10 KOKOMO, IN 58 Significant Several trees downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
2026-06-10 ROCHESTER, IN 58 Significant Amateur radio operator reports powerlines downed.
2026-05-18 2 S Grissom Afb, IN 48 Significant AWOS station KGUS Grissom AFB Peru.
2026-05-18 ROCHESTER, IN 60 Significant Pictures relayed by EMA of a pole barn suffering damage to several walls and the roof. Trees down in the area. Location along W 100 S, between S 200 and S 300 W.
2026-05-18 ROCHESTER, IN 71 Severe Photo on Facebook showing a large tree uprooted.

Frequently Asked Questions About Logansport Hail

When was the last major hail storm in Logansport, IN?

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Logansport was on August 26, 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 Logansport?

Logansport averages roughly 8 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 30 of the 40 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Logansport?

The largest documented hail near Logansport in the last five years was ping pong ball-sized. Most Logansport-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 Logansport address?

Use the HailCheck address search to enter any street address in or near Logansport. 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 Logansport

If your property in or near Logansport 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.

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Why Logansport's Location Matters for Hail

Logansport 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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