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Gratiot County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 2, 2026

Has it hailed in Gratiot County, Michigan recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 10 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 34 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 24 high-wind reports with gusts up to 81 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 3, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.

Map of Gratiot County, Michigan showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Gratiot County, Michigan. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Gratiot County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Gratiot County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

34
Events (12 mo)
10
Hail
24
Wind
0
Tornado
1"
Max hail
81
Max wind (mph)
Sep 3, 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the May 18, 2026 wind event near 5 WSW Ithaca, Gratiot County, Michigan, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the May 18, 2026 wind event (81 mph) near 5 WSW Ithaca. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

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Storm log — the official record, day by day

Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.

Thursday, September 3, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“Approx a dozen reports of trees/wires down west of Breckenridge. Time estimated via radar. (GRR)”

SPC verified report · 2 W Breckenridge

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, September 2, 2026 storm activity in Gratiot County, Michigan
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 518 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 9 miles west of Alma to near Edmore to 6 miles northwest of Greenville. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gratiot County

Friday, July 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, July 17, 2026 storm activity in Gratiot County, Michigan
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 539 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Saranac, or near Ionia, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Ionia... Alma... Ithaca... St. Louis... Belding... Breckenridge...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gratiot County

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“Scattered thunderstorms are developing across southwest lower Michigan this afternoon. Several storms will be capable of small hail and winds in excess of 40 mph over the next few hours into the evening. A few storms may become severe with winds to 60 mph and hail to 1 inch in diamater. Remain aware of weather conditions and seek shelter as storms approach.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gratiot County

Sunday, June 14, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Sunday, June 14, 2026 storm activity in Gratiot County, Michigan
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 102 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Allendale through Rockford to near Stanton. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Grand Rapids...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gratiot County

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

“Trees and branches down in the Alma area. At least one road blocked by fallen trees. (GRR)”

SPC verified report · Alma

“Multiple large pole barn doors ripped off and launched into field. Some house damage from falling trees occurred just north in Perrinton. (GRR)”

SPC verified report · 3 NNE Perrinton

Saturday, June 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, June 6, 2026 storm activity in Gratiot County, Michigan
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 116 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorm outlfow winds along a line extending from near Stanton to 7 miles north of Holland State Park. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Initial hazards include winds to in excess of 40 mph, pea size hail and heavy rain. Additional development may include storms to severe levels with large hail and damaging winds.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gratiot County

Monday, May 18, 2026

5 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 81 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, May 18, 2026 storm activity in Gratiot County, Michigan
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Measured by personal weather station. Sustained 61 gust 81 mph from approx 190 degree direction. Scattered power outages in the area. (GRR)”

SPC verified report · 5 WSW Ithaca

“AWOS station KAMN Gratiot Community Airport. (GRR)”

SPC verified report · 4 SSW Alma

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1214 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles north of Portland to near Saranac. Movement was east at 50 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Ionia... St. Johns...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gratiot County

Monday, April 27, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gratiot County

Thursday, April 16, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 757 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Alma, moving southeast at 15 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Alma... Ithaca... St. Louis... Breckenridge... Wheeler... North Star... Ashley...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gratiot County

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, April 14, 2026 storm activity in Gratiot County, Michigan
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 538 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Breckenridge to 8 miles northeast of Nashville to 5 miles southeast of Lawton. Movement was southeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Kalamazoo... Portage... Alma... St. Johns...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gratiot County

“At 134 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles southwest of Carson City, or 9 miles northeast of Ionia, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... St. Johns... Elsie... Eureka...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gratiot County

Monday, March 16, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Northwest wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southwest Michigan. WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gratiot County

“WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Clare, Gratiot, Isabella, Mecosta, Montcalm, Osceola, and Ionia Counties. WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gratiot County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Clare, Gratiot, Isabella, Mecosta, Montcalm, Osceola, and Ionia Counties. WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gratiot County

“WHAT...Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Clare, Gratiot, Isabella, Mecosta, Montcalm, Osceola, and Ionia Counties. WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gratiot County

Friday, March 13, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gratiot County

“WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gratiot County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan. WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gratiot County

“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan. WHEN...From 2 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gratiot County

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, March 10, 2026 storm activity in Gratiot County, Michigan
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Friday, March 6, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 149 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles south of Ithaca to 7 miles southeast of Lake Odessa. Movement was northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gratiot County

Friday, January 9, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, January 9, 2026 storm activity in Gratiot County, Michigan
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“WHAT...Southwest to west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Wind gusts to 55 mph are possible. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan. WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 4 PM EST this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gratiot County

“At 1209 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a line of showers extending from 15 miles west of Mount Pleasant to Grand Rapids to near Paw Paw. Movement was east at 30 mph. These showers may intensify into thunderstorms, but regardless they have the potential to produce wind gusts in excess of 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gratiot County

Friday, December 26, 2025

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 1154 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles south of Carson City, or 11 miles northeast of Ionia, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Locally heavy freezing rain and pea sized hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Untreated roads will quickly become icy where temperatures are below freezing. Locations impacted include... St. Johns... Elsie... Eureka...”

NWS severe weather mention · Gratiot County

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...West winds gusting 45 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan. WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday. Winds strongest Wednesday afternoon and evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Gratiot County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Gratiot County, MI?

The most recent recorded event was on Sep 3, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 34 severe weather events in Gratiot County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.

Did it hail in Gratiot County recently?

Yes — 10 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

How do I see hail history for a specific address in Gratiot County?

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