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Hail history for Plainwell, MI

Haili ijiin 10 mileMar 31, 20231.00 in (25-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.00 in (hen egg)Apr 7, 2020

Ane haili ijiin 200611

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon4

Tornado ijiin 10 mile7

Wind reports within 10 miles42

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Plainwell on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Apr 7, 2020. Hail is most common here in July and September.

Recent hail near Plainwell

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

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Plainwell meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Plainwell

Of 11 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (4) and September (3).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Plainwell

Jul 27, 2014 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Cooper (6 mi from Plainwell)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported hail up to two inches in diameter near Cooper in northern Kalamazoo county.

Apr 7, 2020 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Plainwell (1 mi from Plainwell)

National Weather Service description (English): Very large hail to two inches in diameter was reported near Plainwell.

Jul 21, 2013 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Blownell (8 mi from Plainwell)

Mar 31, 2023 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Alamo (5 mi from Plainwell)

Sep 5, 2006 · 0.88 in (5-sent coin) · Otsego (3 mi from Plainwell)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Plainwell

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Apr 15, 2026	EF0	Doster 5 mi from Plainwell	8.7 mi long, 175 yd wide
Apr 14, 2026	EF0	Otsego 2 mi from Plainwell	7.1 mi long, 175 yd wide
May 15, 2025	EF1	Watson Corners 6 mi from Plainwell	8.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 19, 2009	EF1	Alamo 6 mi from Plainwell	1.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Jun 19, 2009	EF2	Richland Jct 8 mi from Plainwell	0.9 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 9, 2008	EF1	Plainwell 3 mi from Plainwell	2.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 9, 2008	EF1	Doster 6 mi from Plainwell	1.7 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Plainwell

42 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Plainwell since 2006, on 28 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jun 27, 2010.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Jul 3, 2026	43 mph, a measured	Allegan, Plainwell, Parchment 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026	40 mph, a measured	Allegan, Plainwell, Martin 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 2026	60 mph, a estimat	Mentha, Otsego 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 2026	70 mph, a estimat	East Cooper, Blownell, Doster 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 2026	70 mph, a estimat	Neeley 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 2026	70 mph, a estimat	Plainwell 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 2025	60 mph, a estimat	Jug Corners 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 2025	70 mph, a estimat	Blownell 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 2023	60 mph, a estimat	Martin 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 2022	60 mph, a estimat	Otsego, Westwood 2 wind reports	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 Plainwell; 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 Plainwell.

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