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Ottawa County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Has it hailed in Ottawa County, Michigan recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 11 hail reports with hail up to 2.75", among 37 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 26 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 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.

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

Ottawa County hail map

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

37
Events (12 mo)
11
Hail
26
Wind
0
Tornado
2.75"
Max hail
60
Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Mar 9, 2026 hail event near 2 NNW Hudsonville, Ottawa County, Michigan, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Mar 9, 2026 hail event (2.75") near 2 NNW Hudsonville. 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.

Last 30 days in Ottawa County

Current NEXRAD radar over Ottawa County, Michigan with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Ottawa County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 1 storm day · 1 NWS warning — hail to 0.75" Exact dates & locations in app →
August 2026 1 storm day · 1 NWS warning — hail to 0.25" Exact dates & locations in app →

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.

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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.

Monday, August 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, August 10, 2026 storm activity in Ottawa 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 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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ottawa County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, July 4, 2026 storm activity in Ottawa 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Ottawa 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 · Ottawa County

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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Ottawa County

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports

“6 inch brand down at intersection of Chicago and South Waverly in Holland. (GRR)”

SPC verified report · 2 NNE Holland

Monday, June 8, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, June 8, 2026 storm activity in Ottawa 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Ottawa County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ottawa County

Monday, May 18, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

“911 dispatch reports numerous trees and wires down across southern Ottawa County. Time estimated via radar. (GRR)”

SPC verified report · Hudsonville

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, May 12, 2026 storm activity in Ottawa 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Ottawa 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 · Ottawa County

Saturday, April 18, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, April 18, 2026 storm activity in Ottawa 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 1201 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking showers and thunderstorms along a line extending from near Grand Haven to 6 miles northwest of Zeeland to near Beechwood. 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... Holland... Grand Haven... Walker... Grandville...”

NWS severe weather mention · Ottawa County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ottawa County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ottawa County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ottawa County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ottawa 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 · Ottawa 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 · Ottawa 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 · Ottawa 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 · Ottawa County

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, March 10, 2026 storm activity in Ottawa 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 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Ottawa County

Monday, March 9, 2026

5 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, March 9, 2026 storm activity in Ottawa 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.

“Two large ash trees 12-18 diameter uprooted. 12 to 15 spruce trees 8-12 inch diameter uprooted. Loud roar of wind. Sizeable power outages affecting the area per electri (GRR)”

SPC verified report · 2 E Jamestown

“Large tree down blocking the road at 8th Ave and Riley. Tree was hit by a vehicle. Unknown if there were injuries. Delayed report. (GRR)”

SPC verified report · 2 E Jamestown

Friday, January 9, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, January 9, 2026 storm activity in Ottawa 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 · Ottawa 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 · Ottawa County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ottawa County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ottawa County

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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ottawa County

“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.”

NWS severe weather mention · Ottawa County

Friday, September 19, 2025

1 SPC verified storm report

“A few trees down blocking roads in Zeeland Twp. A tree down in Zeeland damaged a backyard shed and play structure. (GRR)”

SPC verified report · Drenthe

Today's severe weather outlook

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Common questions

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

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 37 severe weather events in Ottawa 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 Ottawa County recently?

Yes — 11 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2.75" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.

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