Hail History

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Hail history for Allegan, MI

Last hail within 10 milesApr 4, 20232 in (hen egg)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Apr 4, 2023
Hail days since 20065
Days with hail 1 inch or larger3
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles29

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Allegan on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 4, 2023. Hail is most common here in September and May.

Recent hail near Allegan

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

Hail days near Allegan by year

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When hail season peaks near Allegan

Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in September (1) and May (1).

JanFeb1Mar1Apr1MayJunJulAug1SepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Allegan

Apr 4, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hopkins (9 mi from Allegan)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to two inches in diameter was reported by trained spotters.

May 12, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Hopkins (10 mi from Allegan)

Nov 17, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Monterey (8 mi from Allegan)

Sep 5, 2006 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Otsego (10 mi from Allegan)

Mar 15, 2012 · 0.75 in (penny) · Allegan (0 mi from Allegan)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Allegan

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 14, 2026EF0Cheshire Center
4 mi from Allegan		6.5 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 14, 2026EF0Otsego
10 mi from Allegan		7.1 mi long, 175 yd wide
May 15, 2025EF1Watson Corners
8 mi from Allegan		8.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 20, 2016EF1Bravo
9 mi from Allegan		12.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 22, 2010EF0Chicora
8 mi from Allegan		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 19, 2009EF2Chicora
9 mi from Allegan		5.9 mi long, 400 yd wide
Jun 19, 2009EF1Alamo
9 mi from Allegan		1.8 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Allegan

29 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Allegan since 2006, on 23 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Aug 23, 2007.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 3, 202643 mph, measuredAllegan, Hopkins
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202640 mph, measuredAllegan
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedAllegan
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202670 mph, estimatedAllegan, Otsego
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202675 mph, estimatedAllegan
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 6, 202560 mph, estimatedAllegan Padgham Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 6, 202460 mph, estimatedAllegan Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 202460 mph, estimatedAllegan
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202470 mph, estimatedAllegan
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 202260 mph, estimatedOtsego
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 Allegan; 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.

Nearby cities

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 Allegan.

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