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Hail history for Van Buren County, MI
27 hail reports in Van Buren County since 2006 on 22 days. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Aug 24, 2006.
Cities in Van Buren County
Recent hail in Van Buren County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | South Haven 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Van Buren County by year
When hail season peaks in Van Buren County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Van Buren County
90 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Van Buren County since 2006, on 61 days. The strongest measured gust was 69 mph on Aug 23, 2007.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Glendale 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | South Haven, Lawton, Bangor 8 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Teapot Dome, Mentha, Decatur 3 wind reports |
| May 18, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Berlamont, Paw Paw, Cableton 3 wind reports |
| May 15, 2025 | 75 mph, estimated | Paw Paw, Bangor 2 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Decatur, Lawton, South Haven 5 wind reports |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Teapot Dome 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Decatur 1 wind report |
| Jun 16, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Lawton 1 wind report |
| May 7, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Decatur 1 wind report |
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 Van Buren County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).