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Hail history for Ottawa County, MI
38 hail reports in Ottawa County since 2006 on 18 days. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Mar 10, 2026.
Cities in Ottawa County
- Allendale
10 hail days - Jenison
21 hail days - Grand Haven
7 hail days - Hudsonville
17 hail days - Zeeland
11 hail days - Coopersville
5 hail days - Beechwood
9 hail days - Ferrysburg
10 hail days
Recent hail in Ottawa County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 2.75 in baseball | Hudsonville, Bauer, Tallmadge 14 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Ottawa County by year
When hail season peaks in Ottawa County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Ottawa County
82 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Ottawa County since 2006, on 58 days. The strongest measured gust was 87 mph on Jul 7, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 9, 2026 | 31 mph, measured | Macatawa 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Waverly, Zeeland 3 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Waverly 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Hudsonville 1 wind report |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Jamestown 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 100 mph, estimated | Lake Macatawa, Pine Creek, Vriesland 5 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 72 mph, measured | Forest Grove 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Spring Lake, Olive Center 2 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Conklin 1 wind report |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Lamont 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 Ottawa County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).