Hail History

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Hail history for Comstock Northwest, MI

Last hail within 10 milesJul 3, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 7, 2024
Hail days since 200616
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles5
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles68

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Comstock Northwest on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 7, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Comstock Northwest

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 3, 20261 in
quarter		Galesburg
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Comstock Northwest		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 Comstock Northwest by year

2061071080911011212213214151617181922021222322425126

When hail season peaks near Comstock Northwest

Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and July (4).

Jan1FebMar1Apr4May3Jun4Jul1Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Comstock Northwest

Jul 27, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cooper (5 mi from Comstock Northwest)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported hail up to two inches in diameter near Cooper in northern Kalamazoo county.

Apr 7, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Howlandsburg (5 mi from Comstock Northwest)

National Weather Service description (English): Very large hail up to two inches in diameter was reported near Gull Lake and a few other locations in Kalamazoo county.

May 7, 2024 · 2 in (hen egg) · Oakwood (9 mi from Comstock Northwest)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to two inches in diameter was reported in and near Oakwood.

Jun 6, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Kalamazoo (5 mi from Comstock Northwest)

May 3, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Kalamazoo Airport (7 mi from Comstock Northwest)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Comstock Northwest

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 15, 2026EF0Doster
9 mi from Comstock Northwest		8.7 mi long, 175 yd wide
May 15, 2025EF0Galesburg
6 mi from Comstock Northwest		10.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Sep 1, 2018EF0Cressery
8 mi from Comstock Northwest		0.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 19, 2009EF2Richland Jct
5 mi from Comstock Northwest		0.9 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 9, 2008EF1Plainwell
9 mi from Comstock Northwest		2.9 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Comstock Northwest

68 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Comstock Northwest since 2006, on 47 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Jul 3, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 3, 202679 mph, measuredPortage, Parchment
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202664 mph, estimatedKalamazoo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202670 mph, estimatedEast Cooper, Kalamazoo Airport, Blownell
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 16, 202660 mph, estimatedKalamazoo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202560 mph, estimatedMilwood, Jug Corners
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202560 mph, estimatedHowlandsburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202575 mph, estimatedComstock, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Airport
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202570 mph, estimatedBlownell, Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202460 mph, estimatedKalamazoo
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 202476 mph, measuredComstock, Carpenters Corners
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 Comstock Northwest; 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 Comstock Northwest.

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