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Hail history for Battle Creek, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Battle Creek on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 1, 2019. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Battle Creek ranks #924 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Battle Creek
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | 0.25 in pea | Brownlee Park 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Battle Creek |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Battle Creek by year
When hail season peaks near Battle Creek
Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and August (3).
Largest hail storms near Battle Creek
Jun 1, 2019 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Battle Creek (1 mi from Battle Creek)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to almost three inches in diameter was reported.Feb 28, 2024 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Renton (5 mi from Battle Creek)
National Weather Service description (English): A supercell thunderstorm produced numerous reports of large hail ranging from an inch up to two and a half inches in diameter from near to just south of Battle Creek east northeast to Marshall.Jun 25, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Battle Creek (1 mi from Battle Creek)
National Weather Service description (English): Trained spotters reported hail ranging anywhere from around an inch to up to one and three quarters inches in diameter.Apr 7, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Beadle Lake (3 mi from Battle Creek)
Jun 21, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Battle Creek (0 mi from Battle Creek)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Battle Creek
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | EF0 | St Marys Lake 4 mi from Battle Creek |
| Jun 6, 2010 | EF1 | Springfield Place 2 mi from Battle Creek |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Battle Creek
64 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Battle Creek since 2006, on 46 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on May 15, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 59 mph, measured | Springfield, Pine Creek 3 wind reports |
| May 18, 2026 | 74 mph, measured | Kellog Airport Btl, Ceresco 2 wind reports |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Banfield 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 76 mph, measured | Kellog Airport Btl, Springfield Place, Oak Park 3 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 64 mph, measured | Battle Creek, Springfield 2 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Oak Park 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 60 mph, measured | Kellog Airport Btl 1 wind report |
| Jun 16, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Battle Creek 1 wind report |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Pennfield 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Level Park, Banfield 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 Battle Creek; 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 Battle Creek.
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