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Hail history for Coldwater, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Coldwater on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on May 7, 2024. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Coldwater
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Coldwater in the last two years.
Hail days near Coldwater by year
When hail season peaks near Coldwater
Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and May (3).
Largest hail storms near Coldwater
May 7, 2024 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Coldwater (0 mi from Coldwater)
Jun 21, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Centreville (1 mi from Coldwater)
May 1, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Coldwater (1 mi from Coldwater)
Jun 8, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Quincy (4 mi from Coldwater)
Sep 3, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Allen (9 mi from Coldwater)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Coldwater
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | EF1 | Coldwater Lake 3 mi from Coldwater |
| May 29, 2011 | EF1 | Coldwater 1 mi from Coldwater |
| Jul 22, 2010 | EF0 | Lackwood 4 mi from Coldwater |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Coldwater
75 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Coldwater since 2006, on 42 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on May 2, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Quincy 1 wind report |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Lackwood, Coldwater Airport 2 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 59 mph, measured | Coldwater Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Coldwater Airport 3 wind reports |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Hodunk 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Kinderhook 1 wind report |
| Jun 13, 2022 | 69 mph, estimated | Coldwater 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2021 | 64 mph, estimated | Coldwater, Coldwater Airport 3 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Coldwater 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2021 | 70 mph, estimated | Quincy 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 Coldwater; 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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15 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 Coldwater.
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