Hail History

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Hail history for South Haven, MI

Last hail within 10 milesJul 2, 20260.5 in (marble)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 3, 2017
Hail days since 20068
Days with hail 1 inch or larger4
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles30

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Haven on 8 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 3, 2017. Hail is most common here in August and April.

Recent hail near South Haven

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 2, 20260.5 in
marble		South Haven
1 hail report · closest near the center of South Haven		NWS storm report (preliminary)

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

Hail days near South Haven by year

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When hail season peaks near South Haven

Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (3) and April (2).

JanFebMar2AprMay1Jun1Jul3AugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near South Haven

Oct 2, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Covert (8 mi from South Haven)

National Weather Service description (English): One and three quarters inch hail was reported in Covert.

Aug 3, 2017 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lee (9 mi from South Haven)

National Weather Service description (English): Local area law enforcement reported that an isolated severe thunderstorm produced hail up to one and three quarters inches in diameter.

Apr 11, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · South Haven (0 mi from South Haven)

Apr 4, 2023 · 1 in (quarter) · Glenn (8 mi from South Haven)

Aug 27, 2024 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Cableton (2 mi from South Haven)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Haven

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 30, 2017EF0Lee
10 mi from South Haven		0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Haven

30 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Haven since 2006, on 27 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Mar 14, 2019.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 10, 202655 mph, measuredSouth Haven
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 202647 mph, measuredSouth Haven
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202660 mph, measuredSouth Haven
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202662 mph, measuredSouth Haven
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 18, 202662 mph, measuredCableton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202564 mph, measuredSouth Haven
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202360 mph, estimatedLacota
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 25, 202260 mph, estimatedBangor
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 202160 mph, estimatedCableton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 2020100 mph, estimatedForest Dunes
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 South 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.

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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 South Haven.

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