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Hail history for Zeeland, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Zeeland on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Mar 10, 2026. Hail is most common here in April and July.
Recent hail near Zeeland
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 2.75 in baseball | Hudsonville, Borculo, Bauer 5 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Zeeland |
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Mar 10, 2026 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Hudsonville (9 mi from Zeeland)
Apr 7, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Groafschap (5 mi from Zeeland)
National Weather Service description (English): Very large hail of up to one and three quarters inches in diameter was reported in portions of Allegan county.Apr 11, 2008 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Hamilton (10 mi from Zeeland)
Apr 6, 2010 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Noordeloos (5 mi from Zeeland)
Jun 21, 2011 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Noordeloos (4 mi from Zeeland)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Zeeland
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | EF0 | Drenthe 4 mi from Zeeland |
| Jun 26, 2021 | EF0 | Olive Center 9 mi from Zeeland |
| Aug 20, 2016 | EF1 | Gitchel 9 mi from Zeeland |
| Jun 22, 2010 | EF0 | Vriesland 3 mi from Zeeland |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Zeeland
50 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Zeeland since 2006, on 35 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Mar 30, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2026 | 31 mph, a measured | Macatawa 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 41 mph, a measured | Holland 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 64 mph, a estimat | Waverly, Zeeland 3 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 64 mph, a estimat | Waverly 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2026 | 64 mph, a estimat | Hudsonville 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 100 mph, a estimat | Lake Macatawa, Pine Creek, Vriesland 4 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 72 mph, a measured | Forest Grove, Groafschap 2 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Olive Center 1 wind report |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 58 mph, a measured | Lakewood 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2022 | 66 mph, a measured | Groafschap, Jenison Park 2 wind reports |
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 Zeeland; 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 Zeeland.
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