Hail History

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Hail history for Muskegon, MI

Last hail within 10 milesJun 25, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 21, 2011
Hail days since 200612
Days with hail 1 inch or larger7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles44

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Muskegon on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 21, 2011. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Muskegon ranks #1,020 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Muskegon

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

Hail days near Muskegon by year

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When hail season peaks near Muskegon

Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (3) and June (2).

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Largest hail storms near Muskegon

Jun 21, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Muskegon (1 mi from Muskegon)

National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter in Muskegon reported that hail up to two inches in diameter fell with an isolated severe storm that moved onshore near the Muskegon harbor before quickly diminishing as it tracked further northeast away from Muskegon.

Jul 2, 2008 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Dalton (6 mi from Muskegon)

Jul 26, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Lakewood Club (9 mi from Muskegon)

Apr 12, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · North Muskegon (2 mi from Muskegon)

Aug 2, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Muskegon Lake (5 mi from Muskegon)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Muskegon

44 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Muskegon since 2006, on 33 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Dec 23, 2007.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jun 10, 202658 mph, measuredMuskegon Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202572 mph, measuredNorton Shrs, Muskegon Hgts, Muskegon Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202564 mph, estimatedCloverville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202471 mph, measuredMuskegon Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 20, 202359 mph, measuredMuskegon Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 202260 mph, estimatedWolf Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 202272 mph, measuredMuskegon Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 7, 202160 mph, estimatedMuskegon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202060 mph, estimatedMuskegon
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 201960 mph, estimatedMuskegon
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 Muskegon; 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 Muskegon.

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