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Hail history for South Haven, MI

Haili ijiin 10 mileJul 2, 20260.50 in (marble)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 3, 2017

Ane haili ijiin 20068

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon4

Tornado ijiin 10 mile1

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

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Jul 2, 2026	0.50 in marble	South Haven 1 hail report · closest near the center of South Haven	NWS storm report (preliminary)

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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar South Haven meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan South Haven

Of 8 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in August (3) and April (2).

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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 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · South Haven (0 mi from South Haven)

Apr 4, 2023 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Glenn (8 mi from South Haven)

Aug 27, 2024 · 0.88 in (5-sent coin) · Cableton (2 mi from South Haven)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Haven

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jun 30, 2017	EF0	Lee 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.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 10, 2026	55 mph, a measured	South Haven 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026	47 mph, a measured	South Haven 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026	60 mph, a measured	South Haven 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 2026	62 mph, a measured	South Haven 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 18, 2026	62 mph, a measured	Cableton 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 2025	64 mph, a measured	South Haven 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 2023	60 mph, a estimat	Lacota 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Sep 25, 2022	60 mph, a estimat	Bangor 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 29, 2021	60 mph, a estimat	Cableton 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 26, 2020	100 mph, a estimat	Forest 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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