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Hail history for Wayland, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wayland on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 4, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Wayland
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Wayland in the last two years.
Hail days near Wayland by year
When hail season peaks near Wayland
Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (8) and May (2).
Largest hail storms near Wayland
Apr 4, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hopkins (6 mi from Wayland)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to two inches in diameter was reported by trained spotters.Apr 25, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Shelbyville (5 mi from Wayland)
National Weather Service description (English): Allegan county emergency management reported up to golf ball sized hail near Shelbyville.Apr 7, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dorr (5 mi from Wayland)
National Weather Service description (English): The public reported very large hail up to hen egg size.Apr 26, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Herps (9 mi from Wayland)
Mar 16, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Shelbyville (4 mi from Wayland)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wayland
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | EF1 | Burnips 9 mi from Wayland |
| May 15, 2025 | EF1 | Orangeville 9 mi from Wayland |
| Mar 30, 2025 | EF0 | Corinth 7 mi from Wayland |
| Aug 11, 2021 | EF0 | Burnips 9 mi from Wayland |
| Apr 10, 2021 | EF0 | Corinth 8 mi from Wayland |
| Jul 18, 2010 | EF0 | Green Lake 6 mi from Wayland |
| Sep 23, 2006 | F0 | Caledonia 10 mi from Wayland |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wayland
48 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wayland since 2006, on 30 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Jul 14, 2015.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 50 mph, measured | Dorr, Hopkins, Orangeville 4 wind reports |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 53 mph, measured | Wayland, Martin, Shelbyville 4 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Wayland, Gun Lake, Corning 3 wind reports |
| May 18, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Middleville, Corinth, Dorr 3 wind reports |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 81 mph, estimated | Moline 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Dorr, Wayland Muni Airport, Gun Lake 4 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Cutlerville, Middleville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Moline 1 wind report |
| May 26, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Parmelee 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Martin, Irving 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 Wayland; 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 Wayland.
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