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Hail history for Jenison, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Jenison on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Mar 10, 2026. Hail is most common here in April and June.
Recent hail near Jenison
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 2.75 in baseball | Hudsonville, Bauer, Tallmadge 16 hail reports · closest 1 mi from Jenison |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Jenison by year
When hail season peaks near Jenison
Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (7) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Jenison
Mar 10, 2026 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Hudsonville (4 mi from Jenison)
Apr 26, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · North Dorr (7 mi from Jenison)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter fell in a one mile wide swath from Jamestown in extreme northeast Ottawa County through Kentwood and East Grand Rapids. The swath continued northeast towards Belding in northwest Ionia County. The swath was estimated based on the correlation of multiple spotter reports with maximum estimated hail size, NSSL hail swath track algorithm, and 0.5 degree reflectivity products form WFO-GRR WSR88D.Jun 18, 2014 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Grandville Airport (3 mi from Jenison)
National Weather Service description (English): There were numerous reports of hail over an inch in diameter across southern Kent county, and hail up to one and three quarters inch in diameter was reported.Apr 6, 2010 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Byron Center (8 mi from Jenison)
Jun 2, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Cutlerville (8 mi from Jenison)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Jenison
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2019 | EF0 | Grand Rapids 8 mi from Jenison |
| Aug 20, 2016 | EF0 | Grandville Airport 3 mi from Jenison |
| Jul 6, 2014 | EF1 | Grand Rapids South 6 mi from Jenison |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Jenison
72 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Jenison since 2006, on 49 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on May 18, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 41 mph, measured | Grandville 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Grand Rapids, Godwin Hgts 2 wind reports |
| May 18, 2026 | 81 mph, measured | Bowen, Hudsonville, Grand Rapids 3 wind reports |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | East Grand Rapids, Westgate 2 wind reports |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Jamestown, Byron Center 2 wind reports |
| Sep 20, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Bowen 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Cutlerville, Grand Rapids, Bowen 3 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 72 mph, measured | Forest Grove 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Home Acres 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Westgate 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 Jenison; 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 Jenison.
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