Hail History

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Hail history for Otsego, MI

Last hail within 10 milesMar 31, 20231 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Apr 7, 2020
Hail days since 200611
Days with hail 1 inch or larger4
Tornadoes within 10 miles6
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles49

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Otsego on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 7, 2020. Hail is most common here in September and July.

Recent hail near Otsego

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Otsego in the last two years.

Hail days near Otsego by year

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When hail season peaks near Otsego

Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in September (3) and July (2).

JanFeb2Mar2AprMay1Jun2JulAug3Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Otsego

Jul 27, 2014 · 2 in (hen egg) · Cooper (9 mi from Otsego)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported hail up to two inches in diameter near Cooper in northern Kalamazoo county.

Apr 7, 2020 · 2 in (hen egg) · Plainwell (3 mi from Otsego)

National Weather Service description (English): Very large hail to two inches in diameter was reported near Plainwell.

Apr 25, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Shelbyville (10 mi from Otsego)

National Weather Service description (English): Allegan county emergency management reported up to golf ball sized hail near Shelbyville.

Mar 31, 2023 · 1 in (quarter) · Alamo (6 mi from Otsego)

Sep 5, 2006 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Otsego (1 mi from Otsego)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Otsego

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 15, 2026EF0Doster
8 mi from Otsego		8.7 mi long, 175 yd wide
Apr 14, 2026EF0Otsego
1 mi from Otsego		7.1 mi long, 175 yd wide
May 15, 2025EF1Watson Corners
4 mi from Otsego		8.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 19, 2009EF1Alamo
5 mi from Otsego		1.8 mi long, 300 yd wide
Apr 9, 2008EF1Plainwell
6 mi from Otsego		2.9 mi long, 100 yd wide
Apr 9, 2008EF1Doster
8 mi from Otsego		1.7 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Otsego

49 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Otsego since 2006, on 36 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Aug 23, 2007.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 3, 202643 mph, measuredAllegan, Plainwell
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 2, 202640 mph, measuredAllegan, Plainwell, Martin
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202660 mph, estimatedAllegan
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202670 mph, estimatedAllegan, Mentha, Otsego
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202675 mph, estimatedAllegan, Doster
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 18, 202670 mph, estimatedNeeley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202670 mph, estimatedPlainwell
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Oct 6, 202560 mph, estimatedAllegan Padgham Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202560 mph, estimatedJug Corners
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202470 mph, estimatedAllegan
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 Otsego; 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 Otsego.

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