Hail history for LaPorte County, Indiana
Every NOAA hail report filed in LaPorte County since 1955, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · LaPorte County
- Last hail
- Mar 6, 2026
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 7
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 18 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · May 7, 2024
92 reports on 58 days since 1955 · #28 of 93 Indiana counties
Hail map · LaPorte County
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about LaPorte County
The latest hail report in LaPorte County is from March 6, 2026, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 7 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 3.50 in on May 7, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, LaPorte County logged 51 reports on 29 hail days, about 2.5 reports a year. That is 38% more than the median Indiana county (1.9 a year) and ranks #28 of 93 Indiana counties for all-time reports. LaPorte County holds 1% of all 7,691 hail reports in Indiana.
10% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 5% for the median Indiana county. The largest hail on record here is 3.50 in (teacup) on May 7, 2024 near 0.86 SW Long Beach.
Reports were up 32% in 2016–2025 (29) compared with 2006–2015 (22). The busiest year was 2024, with 9 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (24% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- LaPorte County 2.5
- Median Indiana county 1.9
Hail days 2006–2025
- LaPorte County 29
- Median Indiana county 23
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- LaPorte County 10%
- Median Indiana county 5%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 9 | 9 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 | |||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | |||||||||
| 2018 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
| May 24, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 20, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 7, 2024 | 7 | 3.50 in | — |
| Jul 5, 2023 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 4 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2024 | 3.50 inteacup | 0.86 SW Long Beach | $35K | 14:22 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.86 NW Trail Creek | $30K | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 1991 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | — | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.86 SW Duneland Beach | $15K | 14:26 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.86 SW Long Beach | $15K | 14:23 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 29 32%
- 1–2 in 54 59%
- 2 in + 9 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.69 N Westville | $1K | 12:57 local · NCEI |
| May 24, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N La Porte | $500 | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 1.24 NW Belfast | $500 | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Grand Beach Woodland | $1K | 14:28 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.86 SW Duneland Beach | $15K | 14:26 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.86 SW Long Beach | $15K | 14:23 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 3.50 inteacup | 0.86 SW Long Beach | $35K | 14:22 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 E Michigan City | $12K | 14:22 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.52 W Trail Creek | $15K | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.86 NW Trail Creek | $30K | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 2.67 WNW Belfast | — | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.52 E La Crosse | $1K | 12:12 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in LaPorte County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| La Porte | 32 | 2.75 in |
| Michigan City | 28 | 3.50 in |
| Wanatah | 12 | 2.50 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanna | 5 | 3 | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Westville | 5 | 4 | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Kingsford Heights | 4 | 3 | Mar 31, 2023 |
| La Crosse | 4 | 2 | Jun 25, 2023 |
| Fish Lake | 1 | 1 | Jul 2, 2011 |
| Hudson Lake | 1 | 1 | Mar 14, 2019 |
| Kingsbury | 1 | 1 | Jul 2, 2011 |
| Long Beach | 1 | 1 | Jun 5, 2005 |
| Rolling Prairie | 1 | 1 | Jul 30, 1999 |
| Union Mills | 1 | 1 | Jun 8, 2015 |
Questions about hail in LaPorte County
How often does it hail in LaPorte County, Indiana?
92 hail reports have been logged in LaPorte County since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 2.5 reports a year. That ranks #28 of 93 Indiana counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in LaPorte County?
Most reports come in May, March, June. May alone accounts for 24% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in LaPorte County?
3.50 in (teacup size) on May 7, 2024 near 0.86 SW Long Beach. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in LaPorte County?
The most recent report in this data is from March 6, 2026 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has LaPorte County had in the last five years?
7 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 18 reports. The most recent was March 6, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.