Wind & roof risk snapshot · Union City, IN

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Current risk outlook

Wind, roof, and storm stress risk for Union City, IN.

Live conditions updated just now. Refreshes every 5–40 minutes.

This view focuses on wind-driven roof stress, loose tiles, and how strong gusts typically impact trees and structures here.

Live risk outlook

HIGH

High

Next 6–24 hours: Today: High (93/100) · Rain 96% · Max wind 8 to 12 mph.

1 active alert nearby.

Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.

Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

15

/ 100

Wind & roof risk score15/100

For typical homes located in Union City, IN.

Baseline context

Wind exposure derived from ingested design wind / climatology tiles.

Local historical hazard map

Union City, IN

Historical baseline tiles

Click a tile to update scores. These layers show long-term historical baseline risk, not live warnings or short-term forecast risk.

Live wind alerts & official forecast (NWS)

Forecast office: IND · radar KILN

Active alerts near Union City

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Effective local time

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 11 at 2:04PM EDT until August 11 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Wind intelligence snapshot

Peak gust forecast (NWS)

Wind grid forecast unavailable.

Source: NWS forecast grid.

Nearest weather station gusts

Muncie, Delaware County-Johnson Field (KMIE)

Distance from Union City: 30 mi

Sustained: 46 mph

Observed: local time

Source: NWS station observations.

Wind alerts (NWS)

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 11 at 2:04PM EDT until August 11 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Source: National Weather Service.

SPC severe outlook

Day 1: None

Day 2: None

Day 3: None

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center.

5-day wind & storm outlook

Today

HIGH

Rain chance: 96%

Max wind: 8 to 12 mph

Risk score: 93/100

Tomorrow

ELEVATED

Rain chance: 67%

Max wind: 5 to 8 mph

Risk score: 63/100

Thu

ELEVATED

Rain chance: 66%

Max wind: 6 mph

Risk score: 63/100

Fri

MODERATE

Rain chance: 62%

Max wind: 3 to 7 mph

Risk score: 45/100

Sat

MODERATE

Rain chance: 32%

Max wind: 8 mph

Risk score: 43/100

Historical wind exposure

Local wind data facts

Nearest wind station46 mph sustained · 30 mi
Active wind alerts1 alert

Data from NWS observations, forecast grids, and SPC outlooks.

Historical wind exposure in Union City

  • Peak gusts drive most roof and tree damage during severe storms.
  • Newer construction tends to perform better under modern wind codes.
  • Debris, weak garage doors, and roof edges are common failure points.

Wind & storm risk FAQs for Union City

What does the wind / roof score mean for Union City?

It reflects relative wind exposure for the city grid and how likely damaging gusts are compared to other areas.

What parts of a home fail first in wind?

Roof edges, garage doors, and weak connections can fail first. Debris impacts can also drive losses.