Lake County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 1, 2026
Has it hailed in Lake 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 20 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 10 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 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.
Lake County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Lake County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
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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
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1119 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Brethren to near Reed City. Movement was east at 50 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. Locations impacted include... Evart... Reed City... Marion...”
“At 752 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southeast of Baldwin, moving 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... Big Rapids... Baldwin... Reed City... Mecosta... Chase... Paris...”
- Hail 0.75" Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1221 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles southeast of Fountain, or 13 miles northwest of Baldwin, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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... Baldwin... Luther... Chase...”
- Hail 0.88" Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", 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.”
“At 632 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Reed City, or 8 miles northwest of Big Rapids, moving east at 40 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... Big Rapids... Evart...”
- Wind 60 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Lake County NWS severe weather mention
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 Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 6, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Scattered damage along northern and southern shores of Big Star Lake including pontoons flipped in water... other light boats at dock flipped onto sand... sections of p (GRR)”
- Wind Unknown 6 SW Baldwin SPC verified report
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1003 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorms along a line extending from near Marion to 24 miles west of Montague. Movement was 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... Muskegon... Big Rapids...”
“At 854 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorms along a line extending from near Dublin to 22 miles west of Silver Lake SP. Movement was 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... Ludington... Hart...”
- Hail 0.25" Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Lake 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 Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1"
“At 142 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 5 miles south of Irons, or 11 miles north of Baldwin, moving east at 50 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Luther... Tustin... Bristol...”
- Hail 1" Luther SPC verified report
- Hail 0.75" Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 30, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"
- Hail 1" 7 E Irons SPC verified report
Monday, March 16, 2026
3 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 Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 324 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 17 miles northwest of Ludington State Park to near Silver Lake State Park. Movement was east at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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" Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, January 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — 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.”
- Wind 55 mph Lake 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...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches. Winds gusting 45 to 55 mph. WHERE...Osceola and Lake Counties. WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 7 PM EST Thursday. IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening.”
- Wind 55 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Lake County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Lake County, MI?
The most recent recorded event was on Sep 3, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 20 severe weather events in Lake 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 Lake 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 Lake County?
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