Hail History

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Hail history for Buena Vista, MI

Last hail within 10 milesMay 17, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 2, 2015
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles87

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Buena Vista on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 2, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Buena Vista

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 17, 20261 in
quarter		Tri City Apt, Bay City Muni Airport
2 hail reports · closest 10 mi from Buena Vista		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Buena Vista by year

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When hail season peaks near Buena Vista

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (3).

JanFeb1Mar1Apr2May7Jun3Jul3AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Buena Vista

Jun 28, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Otisville (3 mi from Buena Vista)

Aug 19, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Buena Vista (5 mi from Buena Vista)

Aug 2, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fordney (4 mi from Buena Vista)

Aug 29, 2007 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Frankenmuth (10 mi from Buena Vista)

Jun 17, 2013 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Fordney (6 mi from Buena Vista)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Buena Vista

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 15, 2026EF0Buena Vista
6 mi from Buena Vista		0.6 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Buena Vista

87 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Buena Vista since 2006, on 48 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on May 27, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedSaginaw
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202670 mph, estimatedBay City Muni Airport, Saginaw
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202664 mph, estimatedBuena Vista
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202564 mph, estimatedBridgeport, Bay City Muni Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 10, 202463 mph, estimatedShields
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 202264 mph, estimatedShields
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 7, 202162 mph, estimatedMershon, Fordney
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 28, 202162 mph, estimatedShields, Saginaw
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 24, 202160 mph, estimatedFordney, Carrollton
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202158 mph, estimatedSaginaw
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 Buena Vista; 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 Buena Vista.

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