Hail History

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Hail history for Benton Heights, MI

Haili ijiin 10 mileMay 4, 20261.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.25 in (50-sent coin)Jul 21, 2022
Ane haili ijiin 200611
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon7
Tornado ijiin 10 mile1
Wind reports within 10 miles82

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Benton Heights on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (50-sent coin) on Jul 21, 2022. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Recent hail near Benton Heights

DateSize hailWhereSource
May 4, 20261.00 in
25-sent coin		Benton Harbor
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Benton Heights		NOAA Storm Events

Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Benton Heights meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Benton Heights

Of 11 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (3) and August (2).

JanFeb2Mar1Apr2MayJun3Jul2Aug1SepOctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Benton Heights

Mar 14, 2019 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Shoreham (6 mi from Benton Heights)

Jul 21, 2022 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · St Joseph (5 mi from Benton Heights)

May 3, 2012 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Hollywood (7 mi from Benton Heights)

Jul 31, 2012 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · St Joseph (4 mi from Benton Heights)

Jul 27, 2014 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Stevensville (9 mi from Benton Heights)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Benton Heights

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 24, 2010EF0Riverside
6 mi from Benton Heights		0.1 mi long, 35 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Benton Heights

82 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Benton Heights since 2006, on 41 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jul 18, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 3, 202675 mph, a measuredSt Joseph, Spinks Corners, Benton Heights
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202663 mph, a measuredRoss Airport Bntn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202663 mph, a measuredRoss Airport Bntn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 202660 mph, a estimatWatervliet Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202570 mph, a estimatShoreham
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202572 mph, a measuredRoss Airport Bntn, St Joseph, Little Paw Paw Lake
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202578 mph, a measuredRoss Airport Bntn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 19, 202570 mph, a estimatWatervliet Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202470 mph, a estimatBainbridge Center, Hinchman, Watervliet Airport
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 17, 202460 mph, a estimatKeeler
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 Benton Heights; 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.

Cities nearby

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 Benton Heights.

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