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Hail history for Benton Heights, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Benton Heights on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jul 21, 2022. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Benton Heights
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Benton Harbor 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Benton Heights |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Benton Heights by year
When hail season peaks near Benton Heights
Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (3) and August (2).
Largest hail storms near Benton Heights
Mar 14, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Shoreham (6 mi from Benton Heights)
Jul 21, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · St Joseph (5 mi from Benton Heights)
May 3, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Hollywood (7 mi from Benton Heights)
Jul 31, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · St Joseph (4 mi from Benton Heights)
Jul 27, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Stevensville (9 mi from Benton Heights)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Benton Heights
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2010 | EF0 | Riverside 6 mi from Benton Heights |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Benton Heights
82 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Benton Heights since 2006, on 41 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jul 18, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 75 mph, measured | St Joseph, Spinks Corners, Benton Heights 10 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Ross Airport Bntn 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Ross Airport Bntn 1 wind report |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Watervliet Airport 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Shoreham 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 72 mph, measured | Ross Airport Bntn, St Joseph, Little Paw Paw Lake 4 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 78 mph, measured | Ross Airport Bntn 1 wind report |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Watervliet Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Bainbridge Center, Hinchman, Watervliet Airport 4 wind reports |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Keeler 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 Benton Heights; 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
- Benton Harbor
11 hail days - Fair Plain
12 hail days - Saint Joseph
10 hail days - Niles
22 hail days - Granger
35 hail days - Notre Dame
29 hail days - South Bend
28 hail days - Mishawaka
32 hail days
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 Heights.
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