Muskegon County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Muskegon County, Michigan? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 25 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 19 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph, plus 6 hail reports with hail up to 0.88". 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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Muskegon 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.
Thursday, July 2, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 925 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles west of Silver Lake State Park to 20 miles southwest of Montague. 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.”
- Hail 0.25" Muskegon County NWS severe weather mention
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 Muskegon County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 58 mph
“ASOS station KMKG Muskegon County Airport. (GRR)”
- Wind 58 mph 1 ENE Norton Shores SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Ravenna 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 Muskegon County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Muskegon 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 Muskegon 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" Muskegon County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 839 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lakewood Club, or 14 miles north of Muskegon, moving northeast at 35 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... White Cloud... Fremont... Whitehall...”
- Hail 0.88" Muskegon County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 2, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1016 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 10 miles west of Silver Lake SP to 21 miles southwest of Montague to 38 miles east of Wind Point. Movement was northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Muskegon... Ludington...”
- Wind 50 mph Muskegon 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 Muskegon County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Muskegon 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 Muskegon County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Muskegon County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Muskegon 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 Muskegon County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Muskegon County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Muskegon 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 Muskegon County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. WHERE...Allegan, Ottawa, Van Buren, Mason, Muskegon, and Oceana Counties. WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. 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...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph. WHERE...Allegan, Ottawa, Van Buren, Mason, Muskegon, and Oceana Counties. WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. 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 Muskegon County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Muskegon County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...West winds gusting 50 to 60 mph. WHERE...Allegan, Ottawa, Van Buren, Mason, Muskegon, and Oceana Counties. WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday. Winds strongest Wednesday afternoon and evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down some trees and power lines. Power outages are likely. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“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 60 mph Muskegon County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Muskegon County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Muskegon County, MI?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 25 severe weather events in Muskegon 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 Muskegon County recently?
Yes — 6 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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