Hail History

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Hail history for Buchanan, MI

Last hail within 10 milesAug 11, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Sep 3, 2011
Hail days since 200613
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles116

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Buchanan on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Sep 3, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Buchanan

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Aug 11, 20261.5 in
ping pong ball		Buchanan, South Bend, Chain-O-Lakes
6 hail reports · closest near the center of Buchanan		NWS storm report (preliminary)

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

Hail days near Buchanan by year

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When hail season peaks near Buchanan

Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (3) and April (3).

Jan1FebMar3Apr1May3Jun1Jul2Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Buchanan

Sep 3, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sbn Chain Lakes Airport (10 mi from Buchanan)

Jul 31, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Berrien Spgs (9 mi from Buchanan)

Aug 4, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Jerry Tyler Meml Airport (6 mi from Buchanan)

Jun 20, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Berrien Spgs (8 mi from Buchanan)

Aug 11, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Buchanan (0 mi from Buchanan)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Buchanan

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 18, 2026EF0Michiana Airport
6 mi from Buchanan		1.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Oct 3, 2021EF?Hamilton
9 mi from Buchanan		0.0 mi long, 1 yd wide
Feb 28, 2017EF1Niles
6 mi from Buchanan		0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 26, 2007EF1Berrien Spgs Airport
8 mi from Buchanan		1.2 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Buchanan

116 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Buchanan since 2006, on 66 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Jul 5, 2023.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 11, 202660 mph, estimatedSouth Bend
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 9, 2026damage reportedNiles
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedRoseland, Buchanan, Georgetown
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 18, 202660 mph, estimatedNiles
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 202664 mph, estimatedLydick
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 202660 mph, measuredMichiana Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202563 mph, estimatedBuchanan, Berrien Spgs
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202575 mph, estimatedBuchanan, Berrien Spgs, Maple Lane
6 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 24, 202460 mph, estimatedIndian Vlg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202470 mph, estimatedGalien
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 Buchanan; 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 Buchanan.

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