Hail History

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Hail history for Comstock Park, MI

Last hail within 10 milesMar 10, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.5 in (ping pong ball)Apr 29, 2014
Hail days since 200613
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles49

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Comstock Park on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Apr 29, 2014. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Comstock Park

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 10, 20261 in
quarter		East Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids
3 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Comstock Park		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 Comstock Park by year

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When hail season peaks near Comstock Park

Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (4) and June (3).

JanFeb2Mar4Apr1May3Jun2JulAug1SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Comstock Park

Apr 29, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Sparta (9 mi from Comstock Park)

Jun 3, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Grand Rapids (5 mi from Comstock Park)

Sep 6, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Kentwood (8 mi from Comstock Park)

Jun 6, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Eastmont (9 mi from Comstock Park)

Jul 1, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Beverly (10 mi from Comstock Park)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Comstock Park

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 24, 2023EF1Westgate
4 mi from Comstock Park		8.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 11, 2019EF0Grand Rapids
5 mi from Comstock Park		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 20, 2016EF0Grand Rapids
4 mi from Comstock Park		0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Comstock Park

49 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Comstock Park since 2006, on 37 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Sep 21, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 11, 202664 mph, estimatedPlainfield Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202664 mph, estimatedGrand Rapids, Godwin Hgts
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202660 mph, estimatedGrand Rapids
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202660 mph, estimatedEast Grand Rapids, Westgate
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202560 mph, estimatedGrand Rapids
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202460 mph, estimatedEnglishville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202470 mph, estimatedWestgate
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 24, 202370 mph, estimatedAlpine
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 29, 202360 mph, estimatedRockford
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 202260 mph, estimatedBalmont
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 Comstock Park; 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 Park.

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