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Hail history for Hastings, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hastings on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Apr 4, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and October.
Recent hail near Hastings
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Hastings 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Hastings |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Hastings by year
When hail season peaks near Hastings
Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (2) and October (1).
Largest hail storms near Hastings
Apr 4, 2023 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Irving (7 mi from Hastings)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to tennis ball sized was reported in Middleville and Irving. The hail did considerable damage to area homes with numerous reports of damaged roofs and siding.Apr 13, 2026 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hastings (0 mi from Hastings)
Jul 2, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Hastings (0 mi from Hastings)
May 12, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Bowens Mills (9 mi from Hastings)
Oct 18, 2007 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Hastings (0 mi from Hastings)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hastings
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2026 | EF0 | Irving 8 mi from Hastings |
| Jun 26, 2021 | EF0 | Campbell Corners 8 mi from Hastings |
| May 19, 2019 | EF0 | Lacey 10 mi from Hastings |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hastings
32 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hastings since 2006, on 24 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Mar 30, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | damage reported | Freeport 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Delton, Hastings 3 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Freeport 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Hastings, Woodland 2 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Hastings Muni Airport, Freeport 2 wind reports |
| May 15, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Freeport 1 wind report |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 72 mph, measured | Thorn Apple, Podunk, Middleville 4 wind reports |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Coats Grove 1 wind report |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Hastings Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Irving, Quimby 2 wind reports |
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 Hastings; 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 Hastings.
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