Kent County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Kent County, Michigan has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 1 tornado report among 54 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 18 hail reports with hail up to 1" and 35 high-wind reports with gusts up to 81 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.
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Last 30 days in Kent County
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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 Kent County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Kent County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Kent County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 639 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Greenville, moving southeast at 10 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... Greenville... Sidney... Sheridan... Fenwick... Gowen...”
- Hail 0.25" Kent County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 4, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", 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...”
“At 532 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Rockford, or 11 miles northeast of Grand Rapids, 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... Rockford... Grattan... Cedar Springs...”
- Wind 55 mph Kent County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Kent County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“County dispatch reports numerous trees and wires down across southern portion of Kent County... with Caledonia/Gaines Township hardest hit. Time estimated via radar. (GRR)”
- Wind Unknown 2 SSW Dutton SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1", 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.”
“Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (GRR)”
- Wind 60 mph Kent County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 1" 5 W Greenville SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 4 SSE Cedar Springs SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 3 NE Rockford 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" Kent County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report
“This EF-0 tornado had maximum estimated winds of 85 mph and a path of around 4.25 miles. Extensive tree damage occurred along this path with the Saskatoon Golf Club see (GRR)”
“Reports of trees down in the area and to the east. Time estimated with radar. (GRR)”
- Tornado Tornado 2 ESE Caledonia SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 ESE Caledonia SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SW East Grand Rapids SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SSW Belmont SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 W Grand Rapids SPC verified report
Monday, June 8, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“At 1021 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Ravenna, or 14 miles south of Newaygo, moving north at 35 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... Newaygo... White Cloud... Fremont... Ravenna... Hesperia... Grant... Holton... Bridgeton... Conklin... Wright...”
- Wind 55 mph Kent County NWS severe weather mention
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" Kent County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 18, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 81 mph
“Gerald R Ford International Airport ASOS. (GRR)”
“Two trees down by 11 Mile Rd and Young Ave. Time approximate. (GRR)”
- Wind 81 mph 1 W Kentwood SPC verified report
- Wind 75 mph 2 SSW Cascade SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 E Rockford SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 W Grand Rapids SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 SE Byron Center SPC verified report
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1051 PM EDT, a line of strong winds extending from near Grant to near Fruitport to 13 miles west of Grand Haven. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. MPH. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Grand Rapids... Holland... Grand Haven... Wyoming... Kentwood... Walker... Grandville...”
- Wind 50 mph Kent 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 Kent 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 Kent County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1101 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 20 miles southwest of Montague to 18 miles west of Roosevelt Park to 30 miles west of Holland SP. 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.”
- Hail 0.25" Kent County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 13, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 80 mph
“Gust at the Gerald R Ford International Airport. (GRR)”
“Tree on house in the Alto area. Time and location approximate. (GRR)”
- Wind 80 mph 2 SSW Cascade SPC verified report
- Wind 61 mph 1 SW Comstock Park SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Alto SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 NNE Alaska SPC verified report
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", 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.”
“At 130 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hopkins, moving east at 40 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... Hastings... Wayland... Middleville... Caledonia... Freeport... Martin... Dorr...”
- Wind 50 mph Kent County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Kent County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Northwest wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph. WHERE...Kent, Ottawa, Lake, Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana 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.”
“WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Kent, Ottawa, Lake, Mason, Muskegon, Newaygo, and Oceana 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 55 mph Kent County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Kent 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 Kent County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Kent County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Kent 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 Kent County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Kent County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Kent County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 736 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Holland SP, or 11 miles northwest of Holland, moving east at 45 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... Grand Rapids... Wyoming...”
- Hail 0.88" Kent County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 9, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"
“Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). (GRR)”
“A few shallow uproots and snapped rotten trees in the area. Power outages affecting west of Byron Center per electric company. (GRR)”
- Hail 1" 1 SW East Grand Rapids SPC verified report
- Hail Unknown 1 N Byron Center SPC verified report
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 Kent County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Kent County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
2 NWS warnings — 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.”
“WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting 45 to 55 mph. WHERE...Kent, Ottawa, and Muskegon Counties. WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 7 PM EST Thursday. IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibility and road conditions may change rapidly over short distances in lake effect snow.”
- Wind 55 mph Kent County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Kent County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, September 19, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report
- Wind Unknown 1 NE Cutlerville SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Kent County, MI?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 54 severe weather events in Kent County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Kent County recently?
Yes — 18 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded.
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