Hail History

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Hail history for Ionia, MI

Haili ijiin 10 mileApr 23, 20241.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.50 in (ping pong ball)Apr 10, 2015
Ane haili ijiin 20065
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon3
Tornado ijiin 10 mile6
Wind reports within 10 miles26

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ionia on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on Apr 10, 2015. Hail is most common here in April and May.

Recent hail near Ionia

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

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Ionia meir

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Ionia

Of 5 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (2) and May (1).

JanFebMar2Apr1MayJunJulAug1Sep1OctNovDec

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Ionia

Apr 10, 2015 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Potters Corner (6 mi from Ionia)

Oct 18, 2007 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Saranac (8 mi from Ionia)

Apr 23, 2024 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Saranac (8 mi from Ionia)

May 30, 2006 · 0.75 in (1-sent coin) · Kent City (8 mi from Ionia)

Sep 6, 2006 · 0.75 in (1-sent coin) · Ionia (0 mi from Ionia)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ionia

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 30, 2025EF0Muir
7 mi from Ionia		0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 20, 2016EF1Orleans
6 mi from Ionia		7.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 22, 2015EF1Kent Corner
9 mi from Ionia		4.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 7, 2014EF0Collins
6 mi from Ionia		1.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 7, 2014EF0Pewamo
8 mi from Ionia		0.8 mi long, 150 yd wide
Sep 23, 2006F0Muir
6 mi from Ionia		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ionia

26 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ionia since 2006, on 21 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on May 18, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 3, 2026damage a reportedSaranac
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202664 mph, a estimatLyons
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202675 mph, a estimatIonia, Saranac, Ionia Co Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202570 mph, a estimatIonia, Ionia Co Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202570 mph, a estimatBerlin Center
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202460 mph, a estimatIonia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 10, 202158 mph, a measuredIonia Co Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 11, 202160 mph, a estimatMuir
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 201960 mph, a estimatIonia, Shiloh
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 201960 mph, a estimatSaranac
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 Ionia; 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 Ionia.

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