Hail History

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Hail history for Fair Plain, MI

Last hail within 10 milesJun 16, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 27, 2014
Hail days since 200612
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles85

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fair Plain on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 27, 2014. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Fair Plain

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 16, 20261 in
quarter		Baroda
2 hail reports · closest 10 mi from Fair Plain		NOAA Storm Events
May 4, 20261 in
quarter		Stevensville, Benton Harbor
2 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Fair Plain		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 Fair Plain by year

206070809101112121311411516171811920211221232425226

When hail season peaks near Fair Plain

Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and July (3).

JanFeb2Mar1Apr3May1Jun3Jul2AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Fair Plain

Jul 27, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Stevensville (6 mi from Fair Plain)

National Weather Service description (English): The public passed on video footage of hail to the size of golf balls falling in the area.

Mar 14, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Shoreham (2 mi from Fair Plain)

Jul 21, 2022 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · St Joseph (2 mi from Fair Plain)

May 3, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Hollywood (3 mi from Fair Plain)

Jul 31, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Baroda (9 mi from Fair Plain)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fair Plain

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 24, 2010EF0Riverside
10 mi from Fair Plain		0.1 mi long, 35 yd wide
Jun 5, 2010EF2Baroda
8 mi from Fair Plain		3.4 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 5, 2010EF1Arden
7 mi from Fair Plain		1.4 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fair Plain

85 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fair Plain since 2006, on 47 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jul 18, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 3, 202675 mph, measuredSt Joseph, Spinks Corners, Benton Heights
10 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202663 mph, measuredRoss Airport Bntn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202663 mph, measuredRoss Airport Bntn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202560 mph, estimatedLivingston
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202570 mph, estimatedShoreham
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202572 mph, measuredRoss Airport Bntn, St Joseph
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202578 mph, measuredRoss Airport Bntn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 15, 202460 mph, estimatedHinchman
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 13, 202460 mph, estimatedBaroda
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 202360 mph, estimatedScottdale
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 Fair Plain; 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 Fair Plain.

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