Hail History

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Hail history for Grand Haven, MI

Last hail within 10 milesApr 25, 20161 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20061.25 in (half dollar)Jun 21, 2011
Hail days since 20067
Days with hail 1 inch or larger3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles37

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Grand Haven on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jun 21, 2011. Hail is most common here in April and July.

Recent hail near Grand Haven

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Grand Haven in the last two years.

Hail days near Grand Haven by year

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When hail season peaks near Grand Haven

Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (2) and July (2).

1JanFebMar2AprMay1Jun2JulAugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Grand Haven

Jun 21, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Grand Haven (0 mi from Grand Haven)

Apr 29, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Agnew (8 mi from Grand Haven)

Apr 25, 2016 · 1 in (quarter) · Spring Lake (2 mi from Grand Haven)

Jul 9, 2006 · 0.75 in (penny) · Ferrysburg (2 mi from Grand Haven)

Jan 7, 2008 · 0.75 in (penny) · Norton Shrs (7 mi from Grand Haven)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Grand Haven

37 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Grand Haven since 2006, on 25 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Jul 7, 2017.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 10, 202658 mph, measuredMuskegon Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202572 mph, measuredNorton Shrs, Grand Haven Airport, Muskegon Airport
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202564 mph, estimatedCloverville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202471 mph, measuredMuskegon Airport, Spring Lake
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 20, 202359 mph, measuredMuskegon Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 202272 mph, measuredMuskegon Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202170 mph, estimatedPort Sheldon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 10, 202060 mph, estimatedGrand Haven Airport, Fruitport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 201960 mph, estimatedGrand Haven
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 201964 mph, measuredMuskegon Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Grand Haven; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

Nearby cities

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Grand Haven.

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