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Hail history for Niles, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Niles on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jun 15, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Recent hail near Niles
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Buchanan, South Bend, Chain-O-Lakes 6 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Niles |
| Jun 16, 2026 | 2 in hen egg | Pokagon 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Niles |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Niles by year
When hail season peaks near Niles
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and August (5).
Largest hail storms near Niles
Jun 15, 2008 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Indian Vlg (9 mi from Niles)
National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of hail as large as baseballs were received in the city of South Bend. Numerous vehicles suffered mainly dents and scratches but some broken windows were reported. Damage estimates across the area are at least one million dollars in property damage and at least $250,000 in crop damage.Jun 16, 2026 · 2 in (hen egg) · Pokagon (8 mi from Niles)
Jul 31, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Berrien Spgs (9 mi from Niles)
Aug 4, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Jerry Tyler Meml Airport (2 mi from Niles)
Jul 23, 2014 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Granger (9 mi from Niles)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Niles
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2026 | EF0 | Michiana Airport 6 mi from Niles |
| Mar 6, 2026 | EF1 | Edwardsburg 7 mi from Niles |
| Mar 30, 2025 | EF1 | Edwardsburg 8 mi from Niles |
| Sep 24, 2024 | EF0 | Indian Vlg 9 mi from Niles |
| Feb 28, 2017 | EF1 | Niles 1 mi from Niles |
| Feb 28, 2017 | EF1 | Sumnerville 9 mi from Niles |
| Mar 24, 2016 | EF0 | Edwardsburg 8 mi from Niles |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Niles
149 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Niles since 2006, on 78 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Jul 5, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | South Bend 4 wind reports |
| Aug 9, 2026 | damage reported | Niles 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Roseland, Granger, Buchanan 5 wind reports |
| May 18, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Edwardsburg, Niles 3 wind reports |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Michiana Airport 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Buchanan, Berrien Spgs, Barron Lake 3 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | Edwardsburg, Buchanan, Berrien Spgs 9 wind reports |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Indian Vlg 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | South Bend, Granger 2 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Granger 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 Niles; 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 Niles.
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