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Hail history for Paw Paw Lake, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Paw Paw Lake on 8 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 Paw Paw Lake
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Paw Paw Lake in the last two years.
Hail days near Paw Paw Lake by year
When hail season peaks near Paw Paw Lake
Of the 8 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (3) and September (2).
Largest hail storms near Paw Paw Lake
Jun 21, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hartford (8 mi from Paw Paw Lake)
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 (5 mi from Paw Paw Lake)
National Weather Service description (English): One and three quarters inch hail was reported in Covert.Jun 20, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Keeler (9 mi from Paw Paw Lake)
National Weather Service description (English): An isolated severe storm produced hail up to one and three quarters inches in diameter near Keeler.Mar 14, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Hartford (3 mi from Paw Paw Lake)
Apr 25, 2016 · 1 in (quarter) · Hagar Shrs (3 mi from Paw Paw Lake)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Paw Paw Lake
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2016 | EF1 | Kibbie 9 mi from Paw Paw Lake |
| Oct 24, 2010 | EF0 | Riverside 4 mi from Paw Paw Lake |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Paw Paw Lake
49 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Paw Paw Lake since 2006, on 30 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Mar 30, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | South Haven, Benton Heights, Watervliet 5 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Ross Airport Bntn 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Ross Airport Bntn 1 wind report |
| Apr 18, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Watervliet Airport 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 72 mph, measured | Ross Airport Bntn, Little Paw Paw Lake 3 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 78 mph, measured | Ross Airport Bntn 1 wind report |
| 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 20, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Forest Dunes 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 Lake; 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 Paw Paw Lake.
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