Hail History

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Hail history for Benton Harbor, MI

Last hail within 10 milesMay 4, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 27, 2014
Hail days since 200611
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles81

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Benton Harbor on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 27, 2014. Hail is most common here in July and May.

Recent hail near Benton Harbor

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 4, 20261 in
quarter		Stevensville, Benton Harbor
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Benton Harbor		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Benton Harbor by year

1060708091011121213114115116171811920211221232425126

When hail season peaks near Benton Harbor

Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (3) and May (2).

JanFeb2Mar2Apr2MayJun3Jul2AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Benton Harbor

Jul 27, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Stevensville (8 mi from Benton Harbor)

National Weather Service description (English): The public passed on video footage of hail to the size of golf balls falling in the area.

Mar 14, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Shoreham (3 mi from Benton Harbor)

Jul 21, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · St Joseph (2 mi from Benton Harbor)

May 3, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Hollywood (5 mi from Benton Harbor)

Jul 31, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · St Joseph (1 mi from Benton Harbor)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Benton Harbor

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 24, 2010EF0Riverside
8 mi from Benton Harbor		0.1 mi long, 35 yd wide
Jun 5, 2010EF2Baroda
10 mi from Benton Harbor		3.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 5, 2010EF1Arden
9 mi from Benton Harbor		1.4 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Benton Harbor

81 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Benton Harbor since 2006, on 45 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jul 18, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 3, 202675 mph, measuredSt Joseph, Spinks Corners, Benton Heights
8 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202663 mph, measuredRoss Airport Bntn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202663 mph, measuredRoss Airport Bntn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202560 mph, estimatedLivingston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202570 mph, estimatedShoreham
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202572 mph, measuredRoss Airport Bntn, St Joseph
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202578 mph, measuredRoss Airport Bntn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202460 mph, estimatedHinchman
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202360 mph, estimatedScottdale
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202263 mph, estimatedColoma, St Joseph
2 wind reports		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 Benton Harbor; 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 Benton Harbor.

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