1 Year Since The June 11 Storms in Boone & Hamilton Counties: What to Check
In 322 days, it will be 1 year since the June 11, 2026 storm hit Zionsville and Lebanon.
Insurance Claim Window Still Open
Most insurance policies allow 1-3 years to file storm damage claims. It's been 1 year since this storm. You have approximately 2 years remaining to file if you haven't already.
What Happened on June 11, 2026
Zionsville, Lebanon, Whitestown, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Westfield, Indianapolis, Lawrence, Speedway, Avon, Brownsburg, Plainfield, Greenwood, Franklin, Bargersville, Greenfield, McCordsville, Fortville, Mooresville, Martinsville, Anderson, Pendleton (Boone, Hamilton, Marion, Hendricks, Johnson, Hancock, Morgan, Madison Counties)
- The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings six times between roughly 9:30 and 10:30 PM for Boone and Hamilton counties as rotating storms tracked across the northwest metro.
- Severe thunderstorm warnings covered Marion, Hendricks, Johnson, Hancock, Morgan, and Madison counties through the same window, with a tornado watch in effect for the region.
- Measured wind gusts of 59 to 61 mph were recorded just northwest of the metro in Clinton and Montgomery counties as the line moved in. Spotter reports from inside the metro typically take a day or two to be logged; our storm map updates as they land.
Why the 1-Year Mark Matters
Damage Ages Into Leaks
Hail impacts and wind damage don't always cause immediate leaks. Dented shingles lose granules over 1 year, exposing the mat underneath. Lifted tabs let water underneath. What started as invisible bruising becomes water damage years later.
Claim Deadlines Approaching
You have approximately 2 years left to file a claim for damage from this storm. After 3 years, most policies won't cover it, even if the damage is real.
What the Record Shows
The National Weather Service issued tornado warnings six times between roughly 9:30 and 10:30 PM for Boone and Hamilton counties as rotating storms tracked across the northwest metro. If you were in the affected area and haven't checked your roof since, damage from this event may still be going unnoticed.
What Should You Do Now?
If you lived in the affected area:
- Check if this storm hit YOUR address: Use our Storm Impact Checker to see distance and damage probability
- Inspect your roof: Look for missing shingles, dented gutters, granule loss in downspouts
- Schedule a professional inspection: We provide free photo-documented inspections formatted for insurance claims
- File before the deadline: You have ~2 years left to file
- Document everything: Use our Claim Assistant to generate proper documentation
Other Storms in Zionsville
If you're in Zionsville, your roof may have been hit by multiple storms. Check our complete history: