Lake County, IN hail & storm history
99 mph
strongest wind gust
3 hail reports, 31 wind reports. Tracking runs from July 27, 2026 to August 12, 2026.
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Recent reports
August 12, 2026 — wind
Multiple reports on social media of downed tree limbs in South Hammond. Time estimated by radar.
August 12, 2026 — wind
Multiple reports on social media of downed tree limbs in South Hammond. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)
August 11, 2026 — wind (99 mph)
Peak gust of 86 kt or 99 mph measured at Gary Airport Tower.
August 11, 2026 — wind
several trees uprooted.
August 11, 2026 — wind (70 mph)
Private weather station.
August 11, 2026 — wind
several trees uprooted. (LOT)
August 11, 2026 — wind
large branches downed, at least 1 tree uprooted in the Pulaski neighborhood.
August 11, 2026 — wind (72 mph)
Private weather station: KINSAINT.
August 11, 2026 — wind (76 mph)
Private weather station.
August 11, 2026 — wind (73 mph)
Private weather station: KINCEDAR5.
August 11, 2026 — wind (73 mph)
Private weather station: KINCEDAR5. (LOT)
August 11, 2026 — wind (76 mph)
Private weather station. (LOT)
August 11, 2026 — wind
large branches down on Rensselaer Street. Time estimated by radar.
August 11, 2026 — wind
numerous trees and power lines down throughout town, blocking many roadways.
August 11, 2026 — wind
numerous trees reported uprooted and down in town. some roadways blocked. relayed by broadcast media.
August 11, 2026 — wind
numerous trees and power lines down throughout town... blocking many roadways. (LOT)
August 11, 2026 — wind
numerous trees reported uprooted and down in town. some roadways blocked. relayed by broadcast media. (LOT)
August 11, 2026 — wind (80 mph)
August 11, 2026 — wind (80 mph)
(LOT)
August 11, 2026 — hail (1")
Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
August 11, 2026 — hail (1")
Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (LOT)
August 11, 2026 — hail (0.88")
August 9, 2026 — wind
Photos shared on social media of numerous large trees snapped near I-94 and State Line.
August 9, 2026 — wind
Photos shared on social media of numerous large trees snapped near I-94 and State Line. (LOT)
July 27, 2026 — wind (55 mph)
Private weather station reported 55 mph peak gust at East Chicago. Time estimated by radar.
When did a storm last hit Lake County?
The most recent recorded storm report in Lake County was on August 12, 2026.
How big was the largest hail in Lake County?
The largest recorded hail in Lake County measured 1" across 3 reports.
Has Lake County had damaging wind?
Wind gusts up to 99 mph have been reported in Lake County across 31 reports.