Hail History

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Hail history for East Grand Rapids, MI

Last hail within 10 milesMar 10, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 6, 2008
Hail days since 200620
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles68

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of East Grand Rapids on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 6, 2008. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near East Grand Rapids

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 10, 20261 in
quarter
East Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids
3 hail reports · closest near the center of East Grand Rapids
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 East Grand Rapids by year

30610730809102113121131415116171819120121222332425126

When hail season peaks near East Grand Rapids

Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and April (5).

JanFeb3Mar5Apr2May5Jun3JulAug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near East Grand Rapids

Jun 6, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cascade (4 mi from East Grand Rapids)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported at a constuction site at the corner of Cascade Road and Macnider Roads.

May 3, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · East Paris (5 mi from East Grand Rapids)

Jun 2, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Cutlerville (8 mi from East Grand Rapids)

Jun 3, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Grand Rapids (4 mi from East Grand Rapids)

Sep 6, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Kentwood (7 mi from East Grand Rapids)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of East Grand Rapids

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 11, 2019EF0Grand Rapids
4 mi from East Grand Rapids
0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Aug 20, 2016EF0Grandville Airport
8 mi from East Grand Rapids
4.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 20, 2016EF0Grand Rapids
3 mi from East Grand Rapids
0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 6, 2014EF1Grand Rapids South
8 mi from East Grand Rapids
6.2 mi long, 400 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near East Grand Rapids

68 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of East Grand Rapids since 2006, on 47 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on May 18, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 3, 202654 mph, measuredCascade, Grandville, Dutton
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 11, 202664 mph, estimatedPlainfield Hgts
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202664 mph, estimatedGrand Rapids, Godwin Hgts
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202681 mph, measuredBowen, Kent Co Airport, Grand Rapids
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 14, 202681 mph, measuredKent Co Airport, Mc Cords, East Grand Rapids
4 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 10, 202660 mph, estimatedByron Center
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Sep 20, 202560 mph, estimatedBowen
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202561 mph, measuredKent Co Airport, Cutlerville, Grand Rapids
4 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202581 mph, measuredKent Co Airport, Cutlerville, Cascade
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 202460 mph, estimatedHome Acres
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 East Grand Rapids; 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.

Nearby cities

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 East Grand Rapids.

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