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Hail history for Hartford, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hartford on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 21, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and September.
Recent hail near Hartford
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Hartford in the last two years.
Hail days near Hartford by year
When hail season peaks near Hartford
Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and September (2).
Largest hail storms near Hartford
Jun 21, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hartford (3 mi from Hartford)
National Weather Service description (English): Radar estimated that large hail fell from just southeast of Hartford to the north northeast across east central Van Buren county to north of Bloomingdale. A report of two inch diameter hail was received just east of Bangor.Oct 2, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Covert (7 mi from Hartford)
National Weather Service description (English): One and three quarters inch hail was reported in Covert.Jun 20, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sandy Shores (10 mi from Hartford)
National Weather Service description (English): Local media reported via twitter on the west side of Magician Lake.Mar 14, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hartford (3 mi from Hartford)
Apr 25, 2016 · 1 in (quarter) · Hagar Shrs (8 mi from Hartford)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hartford
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2016 | EF1 | Kibbie 7 mi from Hartford |
| Oct 24, 2010 | EF0 | Riverside 9 mi from Hartford |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hartford
38 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hartford since 2006, on 24 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Watervliet, Bangor 3 wind reports |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Watervliet Airport 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Bangor, Little Paw Paw Lake 2 wind reports |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Watervliet Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Bainbridge Center, Watervliet Airport 3 wind reports |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Keeler 1 wind report |
| Sep 25, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Bangor 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 63 mph, estimated | Coloma, Watervliet Airport, Bangor 3 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Lawrence Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 13, 2022 | 75 mph, estimated | Toquin, Watervliet Airport 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 Hartford; 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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28 hail days
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 Hartford.
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