Hail History

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Hail history for Grand Ledge, MI

Last hail within 10 milesMar 6, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.25 in (half dollar)Apr 11, 2008
Hail days since 20067
Days with hail 1 inch or larger5
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles52

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Grand Ledge on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Apr 11, 2008. Hail is most common here in April and June.

Recent hail near Grand Ledge

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 6, 20261 in
quarter		Hopwood Acres, Packard
2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Grand Ledge		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Grand Ledge by year

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When hail season peaks near Grand Ledge

Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (4) and June (1).

JanFeb1Mar4Apr1May1JunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Grand Ledge

Apr 11, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · De Witt (10 mi from Grand Ledge)

Apr 7, 2020 · 1 in (quarter) · Oneida Center (4 mi from Grand Ledge)

Apr 4, 2023 · 1 in (quarter) · Grand Ledge (0 mi from Grand Ledge)

Apr 17, 2024 · 1 in (quarter) · Dimondale (10 mi from Grand Ledge)

Mar 6, 2026 · 1 in (quarter) · Hopwood Acres (10 mi from Grand Ledge)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Grand Ledge

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 9, 2026EF0Oneida Center
3 mi from Grand Ledge		3.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 8, 2008EF1Needmore
5 mi from Grand Ledge		9.7 mi long, 150 yd wide
Jun 8, 2008EF1Hopwood Acres
10 mi from Grand Ledge		0.5 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Grand Ledge

52 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Grand Ledge since 2006, on 31 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on May 18, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202666 mph, measuredEdgemont Park, Dimondale, Dewitt
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202655 mph, measuredEdgemont Park, Dimondale
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202660 mph, estimatedWest Windsor, Capitol Cty Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202675 mph, estimatedCapitol Cty Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202564 mph, estimatedEagle
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202570 mph, estimatedPotterville, Delta Center, Capitol Cty Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202564 mph, estimatedMulliken Airport, Grand Ledge, Capitol Cty Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202464 mph, measuredCapitol Cty Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 24, 202386 mph, estimatedGrand Ledge Airport, Waverly Park
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 3, 202260 mph, estimatedFrost Corners
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 Grand Ledge; 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 Grand Ledge.

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