{
 "dataset": "Hammond, IN storm events — 12-month window, 25-mile radius (floods and special weather statements excluded, matching the city page)",
 "license": "https://www.stormauditor.com/data-license",
 "provenance": "Deduplicated by StormAuditor from public NOAA/NWS records (warnings, Local Storm Reports, NCEI Storm Events) under the published methodology at https://www.stormauditor.com/methodology",
 "refreshed_at": "2026-08-24T10:05:12.218+00:00",
 "window_days": 365,
 "event_count": 87,
 "fields": {
  "date": "Event date (YYYY-MM-DD, local storm day)",
  "county": "County or county-equivalent",
  "city": "Nearest city/place named in the source record",
  "event_type": "hazard tag: wind | hail | tornado | flood | lightning",
  "severity": "StormAuditor severity bucket (low|moderate|high|severe)",
  "evidence": "evidence level of the source record",
  "wind_mph": "reported/estimated wind gust, mph (blank if n/a)",
  "hail_in": "reported/estimated hail size, inches (blank if n/a)",
  "source": "originating public record (NWS warning, LSR, NCEI, ...)",
  "lat": "event latitude (WGS84, may be blank)",
  "lon": "event longitude (WGS84, may be blank)"
 },
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  {
   "id": "iem-202608111432-hail-41.37--87.44",
   "lat": 41.37,
   "lon": -87.44,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Cedar Lake",
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "HAIL reported near Cedar Lake, IN. Hail size: 0.88\".",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Trained Spotter via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 0.88
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-202608111436-hail-41.40--87.36",
   "lat": 41.4,
   "lon": -87.36,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 S Crown Point",
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "HAIL reported near 1 S Crown Point, IN. Hail size: 1\".",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-202608111609-hail-41.42--87.20",
   "lat": 41.42,
   "lon": -87.2,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 ENE Lakes of the Four",
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "county": "Porter",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "HAIL reported near 1 ENE Lakes of the Four, IN. Hail size: 1\".",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
  },
  {
   "id": "spc-2026-08-11-wind-41.45-103",
   "lat": 41.45,
   "lon": -87.48,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "St. John",
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.93,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "wind reported near St. John",
   "sourceDetail": "SPC filtered reports — 2026-08-11",
   "windSpeedMph": 80,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "spc-2026-08-11-wind-41.38-65",
   "lat": 41.38,
   "lon": -87.42,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 NE Cedar Lake",
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.93,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "wind reported near 2 NE Cedar Lake",
   "sourceDetail": "SPC filtered reports — 2026-08-11",
   "windSpeedMph": 73,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "spc-2026-08-11-wind-41.54-66",
   "lat": 41.54,
   "lon": -87.5,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Munster",
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.93,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "wind reported near Munster",
   "sourceDetail": "SPC filtered reports — 2026-08-11",
   "windSpeedMph": 76,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-08-11-wind-41.54--87.50",
   "lat": 41.54,
   "lon": -87.5,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Munster",
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Corrects previous tstm wnd gst report from Munster. Peak gust on private weather station.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 85,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-08-11-wind-41.44--87.45",
   "lat": 41.44,
   "lon": -87.45,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 ESE St. John",
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Private weather station: KINSAINT.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 72,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-08-11-wind-41.43--87.37",
   "lat": 41.43,
   "lon": -87.37,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 NNW Crown Point",
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Private weather station.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 70,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-08-11-wind-41.62--87.41",
   "lat": 41.62,
   "lon": -87.41,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Gary Airport",
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Peak gust of 86 kt or 99 mph measured at Gary Airport Tower.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — AWOS via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 99,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "spc-2026-08-11-wind-41.65-133",
   "lat": 41.65,
   "lon": -87.1,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 W Dune Acres",
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "county": "Porter",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.93,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "wind reported near 1 W Dune Acres",
   "sourceDetail": "SPC filtered reports — 2026-08-11",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-202608111558-wind-41.45--87.48",
   "lat": 41.45,
   "lon": -87.48,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "St. John",
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near St. John, IN. Peak gust: 92 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Trained Spotter via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 92,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-202608111603-wind-41.38--87.42",
   "lat": 41.38,
   "lon": -87.42,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 NE Cedar Lake",
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near 2 NE Cedar Lake, IN. Peak gust: 84 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 84,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-202608111603-wind-41.54--87.50",
   "lat": 41.54,
   "lon": -87.5,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Munster",
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near Munster, IN. Peak gust: 98 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 98,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-202608111604-wind-41.44--87.45",
   "lat": 41.44,
   "lon": -87.45,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 ESE St. John",
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near 1 ESE St. John, IN. Peak gust: 83 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 83,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-202608111607-wind-41.43--87.37",
   "lat": 41.43,
   "lon": -87.37,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 NNW Crown Point",
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near 1 NNW Crown Point, IN. Peak gust: 81 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 81,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-202608111609-wind-41.62--87.41",
   "lat": 41.62,
   "lon": -87.41,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Gary Airport",
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near Gary Airport, IN. Peak gust: 114 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — AWOS via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 114,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-202608111623-wind-41.65--87.10",
   "lat": 41.65,
   "lon": -87.1,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 W Dune Acres",
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "county": "Porter",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near 1 W Dune Acres, IN. Peak gust: 69 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 69,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-08-11-wind-41.57--87.18",
   "lat": 41.57,
   "lon": -87.18,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Portage",
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "county": "Porter",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Pockets of extreme wind damage including over 80% of tree canopy loss in several forested areas. After consultation with wind damage experts_ peak wind gusts were estimated between 100 and 110 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — NWS Storm Survey via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 110,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-07-27-wind-41.65--87.10",
   "lat": 41.65,
   "lon": -87.1,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 WNW Dune Acres",
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "county": "Porter",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Private weather station reported 57 mph gust near Dune Acres along the Lake Michigan shore.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 57,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-07-27-wind-41.64--87.45",
   "lat": 41.64,
   "lon": -87.45,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "East Chicago",
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Private weather station reported 55 mph peak gust at East Chicago. Time estimated by radar.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 55,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "nws-alert-13f8f624adf70934.001-Lake-tornado-2026-07-27",
   "lat": 41.550000000000004,
   "lon": -87.28833333333334,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "",
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "NWS Weather Alert",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "tornado",
   "confidence": 88,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Structural roof failure",
    "Debris penetration",
    "Complete shingle removal"
   ],
   "description": "Tornado Warning for Lake (observed tornado). Storm confirmed observed. Tornado Warning issued July 27 at 1:21PM CDT until July 27 at 1:45PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS Chicago IL — Tornado Warning (Observed)",
   "evidenceLevel": "observed",
   "originStation": "Chicago IL Weather Station",
   "warningProductKey": "LOT-TO-W-55"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-202607272154-wind-41.65--87.10",
   "lat": 41.65,
   "lon": -87.1,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 WNW Dune Acres",
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "county": "Porter",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near 1 WNW Dune Acres, IN. Peak gust: 66 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 66,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-202607272212-wind-41.64--87.45",
   "lat": 41.64,
   "lon": -87.45,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "East Chicago",
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near East Chicago, IN. Peak gust: 63 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 63,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-07-09-wind-41.51--87.11",
   "lat": 41.51,
   "lon": -87.11,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 SE South Haven",
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "county": "Porter",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "A report on social media described 50 to 60 mph winds and small hail. There was a CoCoRaHS report of half inch hail in general vicinity_ as well.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 50,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-202607092158-wind-41.51--87.11",
   "lat": 41.51,
   "lon": -87.11,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 SE South Haven",
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "county": "Porter",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near 2 SE South Haven, IN. Peak gust: 60 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 60,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-202606250113-hail-41.55--87.46",
   "lat": 41.55,
   "lon": -87.46,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Highland",
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "HAIL reported near Highland, IN. Hail size: 1\".",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-06-11-wind-41.38--87.42",
   "lat": 41.38,
   "lon": -87.42,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 NE Cedar Lake",
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Private weather station KINCEDAR5 reported 55 mph gust near Cedar Lake.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 55,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-06-11-wind-41.50--87.37",
   "lat": 41.5,
   "lon": -87.37,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "3 NW Merrillville",
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Private weather station KINMERRI15 reported 54 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 54,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-06-11-wind-41.63--87.17",
   "lat": 41.63,
   "lon": -87.17,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 ENE Ogden Dunes",
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "county": "Porter",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Private weather station KINPORTA72 reported 56 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 56,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-geo-2026-06-12T00:11:00Z-tornado-41.44--87.52",
   "lat": 41.44,
   "lon": -87.52,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "3 WSW St. John",
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "tornado",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Structural roof failure",
    "Debris penetration",
    "Complete shingle removal"
   ],
   "description": "TORNADO reported near 3 WSW St. John, IN. NWS survey confirms a preliminary EF-0 tornado. Peak winds near 85 mph, width of 150 yards, and length of 5.5 miles.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — NWS Storm Survey via Iowa Mesonet (GeoJSON)",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-geo-2026-06-12T00:25:00Z-tornado-41.50--87.38",
   "lat": 41.5,
   "lon": -87.38,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "3 SE Griffith",
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "tornado",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Structural roof failure",
    "Debris penetration",
    "Complete shingle removal"
   ],
   "description": "TORNADO reported near 3 SE Griffith, IN. *** 1 INJ *** Corrects previous tornado report from 3 SE Griffith. An NWS damage survey confirmed an EF-2 tornado with peak winds of 120 mph, path length of 6.5 miles, and maximum width of 700 yards.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — NWS Storm Survey via Iowa Mesonet (GeoJSON)",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-geo-2026-06-12T00:32:00Z-tornado-41.34--87.46",
   "lat": 41.34,
   "lon": -87.46,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 SSW Cedar Lake",
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "tornado",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Structural roof failure",
    "Debris penetration",
    "Complete shingle removal"
   ],
   "description": "TORNADO reported near 2 SSW Cedar Lake, IN. NWS survey confirms a preliminary EF-0 tornado. Peak winds of 80 mph, width of 150 yards, and length of 4.1 miles.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — NWS Storm Survey via Iowa Mesonet (GeoJSON)",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "spc-2026-06-11-396-0011",
   "lat": 41.44,
   "lon": -87.52,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "St. John",
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "tornado",
   "confidence": 90,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Structural roof failure",
    "Debris penetration",
    "Complete shingle removal"
   ],
   "description": "NWS survey confirms a preliminary EF-0 tornado. Peak winds near 85 mph... width of 150 yards... and length of 5.5 miles. (LOT)",
   "sourceDetail": "Storm Prediction Center verified report",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "spc-2026-06-11-397-0025",
   "lat": 41.5,
   "lon": -87.38,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Griffith",
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "tornado",
   "confidence": 90,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Structural roof failure",
    "Debris penetration",
    "Complete shingle removal"
   ],
   "description": "*** 1 INJ *** Corrects previous tornado report from 3 SE Griffith. An NWS damage survey confirmed an EF-2 tornado with peak winds of 120 mph... path length of 6.5 miles (LOT)",
   "sourceDetail": "Storm Prediction Center verified report",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
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  {
   "id": "spc-2026-06-11-398-0032",
   "lat": 41.34,
   "lon": -87.46,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Cedar Lake",
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "tornado",
   "confidence": 90,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Structural roof failure",
    "Debris penetration",
    "Complete shingle removal"
   ],
   "description": "NWS survey confirms a preliminary EF-0 tornado. Peak winds of 80 mph... width of 150 yards... and length of 4.1 miles. (LOT)",
   "sourceDetail": "Storm Prediction Center verified report",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
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  {
   "id": "iem-202606111939-wind-41.38--87.42",
   "lat": 41.38,
   "lon": -87.42,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 NE Cedar Lake",
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near 2 NE Cedar Lake, IN. Peak gust: 63 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 63,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
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  {
   "id": "iem-202606120024-wind-41.50--87.37",
   "lat": 41.5,
   "lon": -87.37,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "3 NW Merrillville",
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near 3 NW Merrillville, IN. Peak gust: 62 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 62,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-202606120049-wind-41.63--87.17",
   "lat": 41.63,
   "lon": -87.17,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 ENE Ogden Dunes",
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "county": "Porter",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near 1 ENE Ogden Dunes, IN. Peak gust: 64 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 64,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
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  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-06-10-wind-41.64--87.51",
   "lat": 41.64,
   "lon": -87.51,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "3 W East Chicago",
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Minor shingle damage also reported.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Trained Spotter via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 65,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-06-10-wind-41.68--87.51",
   "lat": 41.68,
   "lon": -87.51,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 W Whiting",
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Peak gust measured on personal weather station.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 68,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "spc-2026-06-10-429-2110",
   "lat": 41.64,
   "lon": -87.51,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "East Chicago",
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 90,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Minor shingle damage also reported. (LOT)",
   "sourceDetail": "Storm Prediction Center verified report",
   "windSpeedMph": 65,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "spc-2026-06-10-430-2115",
   "lat": 41.68,
   "lon": -87.51,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Whiting",
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 90,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Peak gust measured on personal weather station. (LOT)",
   "sourceDetail": "Storm Prediction Center verified report",
   "windSpeedMph": 68,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-202606102110-wind-41.64--87.51",
   "lat": 41.64,
   "lon": -87.51,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "3 W East Chicago",
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near 3 W East Chicago, IN. Peak gust: 75 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Trained Spotter via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 75,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-202606102115-wind-41.68--87.51",
   "lat": 41.68,
   "lon": -87.51,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 W Whiting",
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near 1 W Whiting, IN. Peak gust: 78 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 78,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-202605181629-hail-41.42--87.19",
   "lat": 41.42,
   "lon": -87.19,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 E Lakes of the Four S",
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "county": "Porter",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "HAIL reported near 1 E Lakes of the Four S, IN. Hail size: 1\".",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-05-18-wind-41.62--87.41",
   "lat": 41.62,
   "lon": -87.41,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Gary Airport",
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Gary Airport ASOS GYS reported 58 mph wind gust from the south.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — ASOS via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 58,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-05-18-wind-41.52--87.25",
   "lat": 41.52,
   "lon": -87.25,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 SSE Hobart",
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Corrects previous report from 1 SSE Hobart to tstm wind. Public report of 65 mph gust recorded by backyard weather station near Linda Street and 10th Street in Hobart. Time estimated by radar.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 65,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "spc-2026-05-18-488-1621",
   "lat": 41.52,
   "lon": -87.25,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Hobart",
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 90,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "Corrects previous report from 1 SSE Hobart to tstm wind. Public report of 65 mph gust recorded by backyard weather station near Linda Street and 10th Street in Hobart. (LOT)",
   "sourceDetail": "Storm Prediction Center verified report",
   "windSpeedMph": 65,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "spc-2026-05-18-545-1629",
   "lat": 41.42,
   "lon": -87.19,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Lakes of the Four S",
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "county": "Porter",
   "source": "SPC Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
   "confidence": 90,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Shingle bruising",
    "Granule displacement",
    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
   ],
   "description": "Public report of 1.0 inch hail east of Winfield. Time estimated by radar. (LOT)",
   "sourceDetail": "Storm Prediction Center verified report",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
   "hailSizeInches": 1
  },
  {
   "id": "asos-bf-GYY-2026-05-18",
   "lat": 41.6163,
   "lon": -87.4128,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "GARY REGIONAL",
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "GARY REGIONAL (GYY) recorded a 58 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "IN_ASOS automated observation — GARY REGIONAL (GYY) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
   "windSpeedMph": 58,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-202605181613-wind-41.62--87.41",
   "lat": 41.62,
   "lon": -87.41,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Gary Airport",
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near Gary Airport, IN. Peak gust: 67 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — ASOS via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 67,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-202605181621-wind-41.52--87.25",
   "lat": 41.52,
   "lon": -87.25,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 SSE Hobart",
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "severe",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "TSTM WND GST reported near 1 SSE Hobart, IN. Peak gust: 75 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 75,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-27-wind-41.38--87.46",
   "lat": 41.38,
   "lon": -87.46,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 NW Cedar Lake",
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "NON-TSTM WND GST reported near 1 NW Cedar Lake",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 57,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-27-wind-41.46--87.21",
   "lat": 41.46,
   "lon": -87.21,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "4 N Lakes of the Four S",
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "county": "Porter",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "NON-TSTM WND GST reported near 4 N Lakes of the Four S",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 58,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-27-wind-41.55--87.17",
   "lat": 41.55,
   "lon": -87.17,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 WNW South Haven",
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "county": "Porter",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "A 59 mph gust was recorded at Portage High School.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 59,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-04-27-wind-41.41--87.22",
   "lat": 41.41,
   "lon": -87.22,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Lakes of the Four Seaso",
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "county": "Porter",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "NON-TSTM WND GST reported near Lakes of the Four Seaso",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 50,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-202604271902-wind-41.38--87.46",
   "lat": 41.38,
   "lon": -87.46,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "1 NW Cedar Lake",
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "NON-TSTM WND GST reported near 1 NW Cedar Lake, IN. Peak gust: 66 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 66,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-202604271912-wind-41.46--87.21",
   "lat": 41.46,
   "lon": -87.21,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "4 N Lakes of the Four S",
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "county": "Porter",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "NON-TSTM WND GST reported near 4 N Lakes of the Four S, IN. Peak gust: 67 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 67,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-202604271922-wind-41.55--87.17",
   "lat": 41.55,
   "lon": -87.17,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 WNW South Haven",
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "county": "Porter",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "NON-TSTM WND GST reported near 2 WNW South Haven, IN. Peak gust: 68 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 68,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
  },
  {
   "id": "iem-202604271932-wind-41.41--87.22",
   "lat": 41.41,
   "lon": -87.22,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Lakes of the Four Seaso",
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "county": "Porter",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
    "Roof shingle lift",
    "Soffit/fascia damage",
    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
   ],
   "description": "NON-TSTM WND GST reported near Lakes of the Four Seaso, IN. Peak gust: 58 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 58,
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   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
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   "city": "Cedar Lake",
   "date": "2026-04-17",
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   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
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   "date": "2026-04-02",
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   "city": "1 E Lynwood",
   "date": "2026-03-26",
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   "date": "2026-03-26",
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   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Trained Spotter via Iowa Mesonet",
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   "date": "2026-03-15",
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   "lon": -87.06,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Valparaiso",
   "date": "2026-03-13",
   "county": "Porter",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
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   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — ASOS via Iowa Mesonet",
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   "lon": -87.4128,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "GARY REGIONAL",
   "date": "2026-03-13",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
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   "sourceDetail": "IN_ASOS automated observation — GARY REGIONAL (GYY) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
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   "lon": -87.06,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Valparaiso",
   "date": "2026-03-13",
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   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
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   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — ASOS via Iowa Mesonet",
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   "lon": -87.25,
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   "city": "1 SE Hobart",
   "date": "2026-03-10",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "hail",
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   "damageTypes": [
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    "Metal denting",
    "Vehicle damage"
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   "description": "HAIL reported near 1 SE Hobart, IN. Hail size: 1\".",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "evidenceLevel": "reported",
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   "id": "asos-bf-GYY-2026-02-20",
   "lat": 41.6163,
   "lon": -87.4128,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "GARY REGIONAL",
   "date": "2026-02-20",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
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    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "description": "GARY REGIONAL (GYY) recorded a 51 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "IN_ASOS automated observation — GARY REGIONAL (GYY) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
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   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
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   "id": "iem-lsr-2026-01-14-wind-41.56--87.21",
   "lat": 41.56,
   "lon": -87.21,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 SE Lake Station",
   "date": "2026-01-14",
   "county": "Porter",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "description": "Personal weather station measured gusts to 58 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 58,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
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   "id": "asos-bf-GYY-2026-01-14",
   "lat": 41.6163,
   "lon": -87.4128,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "GARY REGIONAL",
   "date": "2026-01-14",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
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   "description": "GARY REGIONAL (GYY) recorded a 54 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "IN_ASOS automated observation — GARY REGIONAL (GYY) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
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   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
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   "lat": 41.56,
   "lon": -87.21,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "2 SE Lake Station",
   "date": "2026-01-14",
   "county": "Porter",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Tree strike risk",
    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "description": "NON-TSTM WND GST reported near 2 SE Lake Station, IN. Peak gust: 67 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 67,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
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   "id": "iem-geo-2026-01-14T14:37:00Z-wind-41.50--87.37",
   "lat": 41.5,
   "lon": -87.37,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "3 NW Merrillville",
   "date": "2026-01-14",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
   "damageTypes": [
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    "Fence/screen damage"
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   "description": "NON-TSTM WND GST reported near 3 NW Merrillville, IN. Peak gust: 51 mph. Personal Weather station measured wind gust to 44 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet (GeoJSON)",
   "windSpeedMph": 51,
   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
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   "lat": 41.45,
   "lon": -87.21,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "3 N Lakes of the Four S",
   "date": "2026-01-14",
   "county": "Porter",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "moderate",
   "eventType": "wind",
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   "description": "NON-TSTM WND GST reported near 3 N Lakes of the Four S, IN. Peak gust: 55 mph. Personal Weather station measured wind gust to 48 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — Public via Iowa Mesonet (GeoJSON)",
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   "evidenceLevel": "reported"
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   "lon": -87.4128,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "GARY REGIONAL",
   "date": "2026-01-09",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
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   "lon": -87.4128,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "GARY REGIONAL",
   "date": "2025-12-29",
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   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
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   "lat": 41.62,
   "lon": -87.42,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Gary Airport",
   "date": "2025-11-26",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.92,
   "damageTypes": [
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   "description": "AWOS station KGYY Gary Airport.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — AWOS via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 58,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
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   "id": "asos-bf-GYY-2025-11-26",
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   "lon": -87.4128,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "GARY REGIONAL",
   "date": "2025-11-26",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 0.95,
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   "sourceDetail": "IN_ASOS automated observation — GARY REGIONAL (GYY) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
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   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
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   "id": "iem-202511261350-wind-41.62--87.42",
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   "lon": -87.42,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "Gary Airport",
   "date": "2025-11-26",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM Local Storm Reports",
   "severity": "high",
   "eventType": "wind",
   "confidence": 92,
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   "description": "NON-TSTM WND GST reported near Gary Airport, IN. Peak gust: 67 mph.",
   "sourceDetail": "NWS LOT — AWOS via Iowa Mesonet",
   "windSpeedMph": 67,
   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
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   "id": "asos-bf-GYY-2025-09-13",
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   "lon": -87.4128,
   "zip": "",
   "city": "GARY REGIONAL",
   "date": "2025-09-13",
   "county": "Lake",
   "source": "IEM ASOS Station",
   "severity": "moderate",
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   "description": "GARY REGIONAL (GYY) recorded a 51 mph gust.",
   "sourceDetail": "IN_ASOS automated observation — GARY REGIONAL (GYY) [365d backfill 2026-08]",
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   "evidenceLevel": "observed"
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