Westfield Hail — Storm History & NOAA Data for Westfield, 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 103 hail storms within 25 miles of Westfield, IN. Of those, 53 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 egg-sized, which can fracture shingle mat and dent metal flashing on contact. 2026 was the most active year on record locally, with 54 documented hail events.

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Hail Severity Breakdown — Westfield Area (Last 5 Years)

SeverityCountWhat it means for roofs
Destructive8 eventsEgg-size, expect mat fractures and gutter damage
Severe10 eventsPing pong-size, granule loss and bruising common
Significant35 eventsQuarter-size, the standard insurance damage threshold
Moderate35 eventsMarble-size, possible cosmetic damage
Minor15 eventsPea-size, unlikely to damage modern shingles

Westfield Hail Storms by Year

YearReported Hail Events Within 25 mi
202654 events
20258 events
202417 events
202322 events
20222 events

2026 was the busiest hail year on record locally for Westfield, with 54 documented events inside the 25-mile radius. Storm activity in Westfield 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 Westfield Hail Storms

Recent Hail Events Near Westfield

DateLocationSeveritySizeNOAA Comments
2026-09-05 Windfall, IN Minor 0.25" —
2026-08-12 Tipton, IN Moderate 0.50" Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.).
2026-08-11 3 N Pittsboro, IN Moderate 0.75" Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).
2026-08-11 Broad Ripple, IN Minor 0.25" —
2026-08-11 3 WNW Meridian Hills, IN Minor 0.25" —
2026-08-11 2 N Brownsburg, IN Moderate 0.50" Hail lasting 1 minute...varying size up to 0.5 inch.
2026-08-11 1 NW Brownsburg, IN Moderate 0.50" Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.).
2026-08-11 1 S Monument Circle, IN Moderate 0.70" At Eli Lilly Circle.
2026-08-11 2 E Pittsboro, IN Moderate 0.75" —
2026-08-11 1 SSE Indianapolis Int', IN Significant 1.00" —
2026-08-11 1 SE Castleton, IN Moderate 0.50" Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.).
2026-08-11 2 W Brownsburg, IN Minor 0.25" —
2026-08-11 3 NNW Wynnedale, IN Minor 0.25" —
2026-08-11 2 S Frankfort, IN Moderate 0.50" Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.).
2026-08-11 1 W Tipton, IN Moderate 0.50" Report from mPING: Half-inch (0.50 in.).
2026-08-11 1 SE Woodlawn Heights, IN Moderate 0.50" —
2026-08-11 3 SE Noblesville, IN Minor 0.25" —
2026-08-11 1 SSE Anderson, IN Significant 1.25" Hail reported at the CSX Railyard in Anderson.
2026-07-27 Broad Ripple 2 NE, IN Significant 1.25" Time estimated by radar. Numerous reports of small hail across northern Marion County...including dime sized hail between Castleton and Yorkshire by EMA.
2026-06-17 1 WNW Indianapolis, IN Minor 0.25" —

Wind Storm History — Westfield Area (Last 5 Years)

NOAA has recorded 198 high-wind events within 25 miles of Westfield, IN in the past five years. Of those, 198 reached severe-thunderstorm thresholds (58+ mph). The highest measured gust was 87 mph.

SeverityCount
Severe36 events
Significant162 events

Recent Wind Events Near Westfield

DateLocationGust (mph)SeverityNOAA Comments
2026-08-19 5 W Atlanta, IN 60 Significant Time is estimated.
2026-08-14 3 NW Goldsmith, IN 60 Significant —
2026-08-11 1 SSE Eagle Creek Reser, IN 55 Significant —
2026-08-11 Indianapolis Int'l Airp, IN 54 Significant —
2026-08-11 Indianapolis Int'l Airp, IN 58 Significant —
2026-08-11 1 S Lebanon, IN 60 Significant Pea size hail.
2026-07-27 Indianapolis Int'l Airp, IN 59 Significant —
2026-06-12 5 W Kirklin, IN 61 Significant Measured from personal weather station.
2026-06-12 5 W Atlanta, IN 60 Significant —
2026-06-12 5 N Sheridan, IN 66 Severe Measured from personal weather station.
2026-06-11 Indianapolis Int'l Airp, IN 55 Significant IND ASOS reported a gust to 55 mph at 325 AM.
2026-06-11 CYCLONE, IN 61 Significant A 61 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at this location.
2026-06-11 KIRKLIN, IN 63 Significant Eight healthy trees downed by thunderstorm wind gusts, all were 12 to 14 inches in diameter.
2026-06-11 SHERIDAN ARPT, IN 66 Severe A 66 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at this location.
2026-06-11 EAST UNION, IN 60 Significant A 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured at this location.
2026-06-11 EKIN, IN 58 Significant A large tree branch was snapped by thunderstorm wind gusts across a road.
2026-06-11 STRAWTOWN, IN 58 Significant Trees were downed by thunderstorm wind gusts onto a campground with one injury due to falling tree debris.
2026-06-11 LAPEL, IN 60 Significant Power lines downed by thunderstorm wind gusts in the Lapel and Anderson areas.
2026-06-10 5 SSE Mccordsville, IN 63 Significant KMQJ - Indianapolis Regional Airport.
2026-06-09 AVON, IN 58 Significant Large tree limb downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.

Frequently Asked Questions About Westfield Hail

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

The most recent quarter-size-or-larger hail storm recorded by NOAA within 25 miles of Westfield was on August 11, 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 Westfield?

Westfield averages roughly 21 reported hail events per year within a 25-mile radius. Significant storms (quarter-size or larger) account for 53 of the 103 events recorded over the last five years.

How big does hail typically get in Westfield?

The largest documented hail near Westfield in the last five years was egg-sized. Most Westfield-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 Westfield address?

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

If your property in or near Westfield 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 Westfield's Location Matters for Hail

Westfield 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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