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Hail history for East Grand Rapids, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of East Grand Rapids on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 6, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Recent hail near East Grand Rapids
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 in quarter | East Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids 3 hail reports · closest near the center of East Grand Rapids |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near East Grand Rapids by year
When hail season peaks near East Grand Rapids
Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and April (5).
Largest hail storms near East Grand Rapids
Jun 6, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cascade (4 mi from East Grand Rapids)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported at a constuction site at the corner of Cascade Road and Macnider Roads.May 3, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · East Paris (5 mi from East Grand Rapids)
Jun 2, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Cutlerville (8 mi from East Grand Rapids)
Jun 3, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Grand Rapids (4 mi from East Grand Rapids)
Sep 6, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Kentwood (7 mi from East Grand Rapids)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of East Grand Rapids
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2019 | EF0 | Grand Rapids 4 mi from East Grand Rapids |
| Aug 20, 2016 | EF0 | Grandville Airport 8 mi from East Grand Rapids |
| Aug 20, 2016 | EF0 | Grand Rapids 3 mi from East Grand Rapids |
| Jul 6, 2014 | EF1 | Grand Rapids South 8 mi from East Grand Rapids |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near East Grand Rapids
68 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of East Grand Rapids since 2006, on 47 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on May 18, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 54 mph, measured | Cascade, Grandville, Dutton 3 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Plainfield Hgts 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Grand Rapids, Godwin Hgts 2 wind reports |
| May 18, 2026 | 81 mph, measured | Bowen, Kent Co Airport, Grand Rapids 3 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 81 mph, measured | Kent Co Airport, Mc Cords, East Grand Rapids 4 wind reports |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Byron Center 1 wind report |
| Sep 20, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Bowen 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Kent Co Airport, Cutlerville, Grand Rapids 4 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 81 mph, measured | Kent Co Airport, Cutlerville, Cascade 3 wind reports |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Home Acres 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 East Grand Rapids; 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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10 hail days - Holland
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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 East Grand Rapids.
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