Ionia County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 14, 2026
Has it hailed in Ionia County, Michigan recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 16 hail reports with hail up to 1.5", among 49 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 33 high-wind reports with gusts up to 71 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Ionia County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Ionia County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Ionia County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
See the specifics — free →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.
Monday, August 10, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 508 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Wyoming, or near Grand Rapids, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Grand Rapids... Wyoming... Kentwood... Walker... Grandville... East Grand Rapids... Lowell... Caledonia... Saranac... Freeport...”
“At 1225 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles north of Beechwood to 6 miles southeast of Hudsonville. Movement was northeast at 15 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.”
- Wind 50 mph Ionia County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Ionia County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Ionia County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“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...”
- Hail 0.25" Ionia County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 9, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 71 mph
“Measured by Ambient WS-4000. Large walnut tree split. Tree down over road a half mile away from this location. Neighbors outdoor furniture including polywood table thro (GRR)”
“At 139 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles east of Lake Odessa, or 9 miles southwest of Portland, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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... Lansing... Grand Ledge...”
- Wind 71 mph 1 NNW Pewamo SPC verified report
- Hail 0.25" Ionia County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 1 SW Pewamo SPC verified report
Saturday, July 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 113 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 5 miles southeast of Wyoming to near Wayland. Movement was northeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Grand Rapids... Wyoming... Kentwood... Wayland... Lowell... Middleville...”
- Wind 55 mph Ionia County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Several downed trees and wires. Time estimated via radar. (GRR)”
- Wind Unknown Saranac SPC verified report
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.”
- Wind 60 mph Ionia County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 15, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
“Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (GRR)”
- Hail 1" 1 SW Ionia SPC verified report
Sunday, June 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“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...”
- Hail 0.25" Ionia County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Extensive tree damage with multiple trees down along M 66 Just past Bippley Road. (GRR)”
“Multiple trees reported down in the Lyons and Muir area. (GRR)”
- Wind Unknown 4 N Woodbury SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Lyons SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1.5 NE Clarksville SPC verified report
Saturday, June 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“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.”
- Hail 0.25" Ionia County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 18, 2026
7 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 59 mph
“Public report of a barn with significant damage near Portland. Time estimated via radar. (GRR)”
“County dispatch reports numerous trees and wires down across the county. Time estimated via radar. (GRR)”
- Wind 59 mph 3 S Ionia SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Portland SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 W Ionia SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 SW Saranac SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 W Westphalia SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 ESE Lake Odessa SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 SE Lowell SPC verified report
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...”
- Hail 0.25" Ionia County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Ionia County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, April 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 137 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles east of Kentwood to 6 miles northeast of Caledonia to near Gerald R. Ford International Airport. Movement was east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Ionia... Portland...”
- Wind 50 mph Ionia County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“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...”
“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...”
- Wind 50 mph Ionia County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Ionia County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, April 12, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.5"
“Quarter to ping pong sized hail from media reports and the public. (GRR)”
- Hail 1.5" Portland SPC verified report
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Strong winds are being mixed down to the surface with and without thunderstorms. Gusts to 50 mph are expected through 6AM and may cause damage and power outages.”
- Wind 50 mph Ionia County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Ionia County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ionia County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 50 mph Ionia County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Ionia County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 60 mph Ionia County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Ionia County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Ionia County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 60 mph Ionia County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Ionia County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Ionia County NWS severe weather mention
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...”
- Hail 0.25" Ionia County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, January 9, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“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.”
“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.”
- Wind 55 mph Ionia County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Ionia County NWS severe weather mention
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...”
- Hail 0.25" Ionia County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 55 mph Ionia County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Ionia County, MI?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 49 severe weather events in Ionia 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 Ionia County recently?
Yes — 16 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.5" 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 Ionia County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.