NOAA Storm Events Database, 2015–2025
Hail & Severe Weather History in Indianapolis, IN
232 recorded hail, wind, and tornado events in Marion County since 2015, spanning 11 of the last 11 years.
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Recorded events
11 / 11
Years on record
2"
Largest hail
84 mph
Strongest wind
EF1
Strongest tornado
Relatively Moderate
County hail risk
What this means if you live in Indianapolis: Marion County sits in the 94th percentile nationally for hail risk — higher than roughly 94% of U.S. counties. That's not an abstract ranking: it shows up as 232 real, dated severe weather events hitting the area in 11 of the last 11 years — 72 hail, 156 damaging wind, and 4 tornado. In a market that sees severe weather this often, the roofer you pick matters more than in a calm-weather city — look for someone with real storm-damage inspection and insurance claim experience, not just general roofing work, since that's the skill this specific climate actually tests.
Recent Events
Near VALLEY MILLS
A 70 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured by a Mesonet station.
Source: Mesonet
Near NEW AUGUSTA
Thunderstorm winds downed several trees.
Estimated property damage: $5,000
Source: Public
Near OAKLANDON
Large tree branch downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Estimated property damage: $1,000
Source: Trained Spotter
Near HUNTER
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a tree onto two vehicles in Cumberland.
Estimated property damage: $30,000
Source: Public
Near HUNTER
Seven-inch diameter tree limb was blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Estimated property damage: $1,000
Source: Amateur Radio
Near CASTLETON
Large tree uprooted from thunderstorm wind gusts and fell onto a house.
Estimated property damage: $15,000
Source: Public
Near BEECH GROVE
Six-inch diameter tree limb down was blown down by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Estimated property damage: $1,000
Source: Amateur Radio
Near WARREN PARK
A 67 mph thunderstorm wind gust was measured.
Source: Amateur Radio
Near FIVE PTS
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed several 3 to 5 inch diameter limbs from healthy Catalpa tree.
Estimated property damage: $1,000
Source: Public
Near WOODRUFF PLACE
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed power lines and a large tree.
Estimated property damage: $15,000
Source: Public
Near BEECH GROVE
Two tree tops broken off by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Estimated property damage: $3,000
Source: Public
Near INDIANAPOLIS
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed trees and tree limbs on Alabama Street near 14 Street.
Estimated property damage: $5,000
Source: Broadcast Media
Near SHOOTERS HILL
Numerous large oak trees downed by thunderstorm wind gusts.
Estimated property damage: $5,000
Source: Public
Near SPEEDWAY
Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a 1.5 foot diameter limb from live walnut tree.
Estimated property damage: $2,000
Source: Trained Spotter
Near INDIANAPOLIS INTL AR
ASOS measured 71 mph thunderstorm wind gust.
Source: ASOS
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database. Includes hail, damaging thunderstorm wind, and tornado events. Events are county-level records resolved to the nearest reporting location; exact conditions at any specific address may vary.
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