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Hail history for Forest Hills, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Forest Hills on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 6, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and April.
Forest Hills ranks #945 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Forest Hills
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 in quarter | East Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids 3 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Forest Hills |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Forest Hills by year
When hail season peaks near Forest Hills
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and April (4).
Largest hail storms near Forest Hills
Jun 6, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cascade (3 mi from Forest Hills)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported at a constuction site at the corner of Cascade Road and Macnider Roads.Apr 11, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Lowell (7 mi from Forest Hills)
May 3, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · East Paris (6 mi from Forest Hills)
Jun 3, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Grand Rapids (10 mi from Forest Hills)
Mar 16, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Cascade (4 mi from Forest Hills)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Forest Hills
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2025 | EF0 | Moseley 8 mi from Forest Hills |
| Jun 26, 2021 | EF0 | Lowell 5 mi from Forest Hills |
| Sep 11, 2019 | EF0 | Grand Rapids 9 mi from Forest Hills |
| Aug 20, 2016 | EF0 | Grand Rapids 7 mi from Forest Hills |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Forest Hills
53 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Forest Hills since 2006, on 40 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on May 18, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 54 mph, measured | Cascade 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Plainfield Hgts 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Grand Rapids, Godwin Hgts 2 wind reports |
| May 18, 2026 | 81 mph, measured | Bowen, Kent Co Airport, Grand Rapids 3 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 81 mph, measured | Kent Co Airport, Mc Cords, Alto 4 wind reports |
| May 15, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Kent Co Airport, Grand Rapids 2 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 81 mph, measured | Kent Co Airport, Cascade 2 wind reports |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Home Acres 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Cascade 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Lowell 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 Forest Hills; 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 Forest Hills.
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