Hail storm map for February 18, 2026: max 1.25" hail across IN, ~3,336 structures in swath.
IN
A low hail event swept in IN on February 18, 2026, with MRMS radar measuring stones up to 1.25". An estimated 3,336 structures fell inside the qualifying swath. Indiana took the brunt with ~3,336 structures estimated in the ≥1" footprint. NOAA logged 8 hail reports and 13 wind reports for the day.
| State | ≥1.00" | ≥1.75" | ≥2.50" |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 3,336 | 0 | 0 |
No NOAA hail reports with observer comments for this day.
| Time | Location | County | Observer comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 00:09 | SUGARLOAF | SAN BERNARDINO | County fire reports tree fell and collapsed a roof in the Woodlands Neighborhood in Big Bear City. Wind estimates in the area near 50-55 mph. |
| 00:20 | LANG | LOS ANGELES | Strong thunderstorm winds, gusting to 70 MPH, were reported at the Magic Mountain Truck Trail sensor. |
| 00:20 | SYLMAR | LOS ANGELES | Strong thunderstorm winds, gusting to 70 MPH, were reported at the Sombrero Road sensor. |
| 00:33 | LA CANADA | LOS ANGELES | Strong thunderstorm winds, gusting to 67 MPH, were reported at the Clear Creek RAWS. |
| 00:49 | BLUE JAY | SAN BERNARDINO | County Fire reports a tree went through a roof into a bedroom near the intersection of Grass Valley Rd and Club House Dr. Wind gusts estimated to be 40-50 mph. |
| 00:50 | (MWS)MT WILSON | LOS ANGELES | Strong thunderstorm winds, gusting to 78 MPH, were reported at the Barley Flats Road sensor. |
| 01:14 | AVALON CATALINA ARPT | LOS ANGELES | Strong thunderstorm winds, gusting to 63 MPH, were reported at Catalina Airport. |
| 01:19 | CONCEPCION | SANTA BARBARA | Strong thunderstorm winds, gusting to 65 MPH, were reported at the Point Conception Lighthouse. |
| 01:30 | WEISEL | RIVERSIDE | Public report of large palm tree snapped in half and a flag pole broke from its base with bolts snapped off. |
| 02:00 | BUENA PARK | ORANGE | Viewers reported to fox 11 tree damage in Fullerton. Wind gusts in the vicinity at the time were as high as 57 mph at F0063. |
| 02:10 | (SXC)SANTA CATALINA | LOS ANGELES | Strong thunderstorm winds, gusting to 63 MPH, were reported at the CIWP sensor near Avalon. |
| 02:22 | (SXC)SANTA CATALINA | LOS ANGELES | Strong thunderstorm winds, gusting to 59 MPH, were reported at the Catalina Island RAWS. |
| 02:30 | RANCHO SANTA FE | SAN DIEGO | Member of the public reports medium-sized tree snapped in half and landed on their car. Picture provided via social media with wind estimates near 30-40 mph. |