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Hail history for Paw Paw, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Paw Paw on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Apr 26, 2011. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Paw Paw
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Paw Paw in the last two years.
Hail days near Paw Paw by year
When hail season peaks near Paw Paw
Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (3) and May (3).
Largest hail storms near Paw Paw
Apr 5, 2010 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Lawton (4 mi from Paw Paw)
Apr 26, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Miller Corner (8 mi from Paw Paw)
Jun 15, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Gobles Wesler Airport (10 mi from Paw Paw)
May 20, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Armstrong Corners (6 mi from Paw Paw)
May 9, 2018 · 1 in (quarter) · Decatur (8 mi from Paw Paw)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Paw Paw
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2010 | EF0 | Gobles Wesler Airport 9 mi from Paw Paw |
| Sep 13, 2008 | EF1 | Paw Paw 1 mi from Paw Paw |
| Sep 13, 2008 | EF0 | Mattawan Arpk 5 mi from Paw Paw |
| Sep 13, 2008 | EF0 | Miller Corner 9 mi from Paw Paw |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Paw Paw
52 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Paw Paw since 2006, on 34 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Mar 30, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | damage reported | Glendale 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 56 mph, measured | Lawton, Mattawan, Gobles 5 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Teapot Dome, Decatur 2 wind reports |
| May 18, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Paw Paw 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 75 mph, estimated | Paw Paw, Miller Corner 2 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Decatur, Lawton, Texas Corners 6 wind reports |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Teapot Dome 1 wind report |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Decatur 1 wind report |
| Jun 16, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Lawton 1 wind report |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Gobles Widners Airport 1 wind report |
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 Paw Paw; 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 Paw Paw.
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