St. Joseph County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
St. Joseph County, Michigan has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 2 tornado reports among 86 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 22 hail reports with hail up to 1.75" and 62 high-wind reports with gusts up to 61 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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in St. Joseph County
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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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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.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 350 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cassopolis, or 7 miles southeast of Dowagiac, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 151 AM EDT/1251 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Trail Creek, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 27, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1139 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over White Pigeon, or 8 miles west of Sturgis, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1112 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Marcellus, or near Three Rivers, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 110 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Simonton Lake, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 640 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Simonton Lake, moving east at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 401 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Decatur to Osceola to near Bourbon. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 401 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Decatur to Osceola to near Bourbon. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Colon SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Centreville SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT /10 PM CDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 60 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
5 SPC verified storm reports · 3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 58 mph
“At 643 PM EDT/543 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Marcellus to near Mishawaka to near Culver. Movement was east at 40 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...”
“At 643 PM EDT/543 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Marcellus to near Mishawaka to near Culver. Movement was east at 40 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...”
- Wind 55 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 58 mph 1 NW Sturgis SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Constantine SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Sturgis SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 W White Pigeon SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Sturgis SPC verified report
Saturday, June 6, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 357 AM EDT/257 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Town of Pines, or near Michigan City, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 18, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports
“Estimated winds to 70 mph and some flooding. Reported near Correll Road and Colon Road. Time estimated from radar. (IWX)”
“Power lines down in Florence Township. Time estimated from radar. (IWX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 SE Leonidas SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 SW Centreville SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 SE Corey Lake SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 NE Constantine SPC verified report
Monday, May 4, 2026
5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 921 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Niles, moving east at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 714 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Stevensville to Centreville. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Niles, Sturgis, Benton Harbor, St.”
- Wind 50 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. WHEN...Until 10 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 St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 301 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Centreville, or near Three Rivers, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 236 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Schoolcraft, or near Three Rivers, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 439 AM EDT/339 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking showers and a few emabedded thunderstorms along a line extending from near South Haven to 10 miles northwest of Shorewood-Tower Hill to 12 miles northwest of Beverly Shores. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Strong uutflow winds from these showers will likely occur before any rainfall or thunderstorms. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph.”
“At 439 AM EDT/339 AM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking showers and a few emabedded thunderstorms along a line extending from near South Haven to 10 miles northwest of Shorewood-Tower Hill to 12 miles northwest of Beverly Shores. Movement was southeast at 40 mph. Strong uutflow winds from these showers will likely occur before any rainfall or thunderstorms. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph.”
- Wind 50 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 13, 2026
7 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“Gusty south winds could briefly gust as high as 50 mph for a short time during the early morning hours through around 6 AM EDT. A band of showers moving across northwest Indiana and southwest Lower Michigan will likely aid in producing some stronger wind gusts to 50 mph. If travelling, be prepared for brief periods of these stronger wind gusts, particularly for high profile vehicles.”
“Gusty south winds could briefly gust as high as 50 mph for a short time during the early morning hours through around 3 AM EDT. A band of showers moving across northwest Indiana and southwest Lower Michigan will likely aid in producing some stronger wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. If travelling, be prepared for brief periods of these stronger wind gusts, particularly for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 50 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 1258 AM EDT/1158 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near St. Joseph to near Beverly Shores. Movement was northeast at 55 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Michigan City, La Porte, Benton Harbor, St.”
- Wind 50 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Showers and embedded thunderstorms early this morning may produce local wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph. Otherwise, the gusty winds that prompted the wind advisory have subsided. After daybreak Monday, wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph are expected through late afternoon.”
“WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. WHEN...Until midnight EDT /11 PM CDT/ tonight. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 60 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 14, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Emergency Manager reported significant damage to a storage barn with parts of the structure thrown into the roadway southeast of White Pigeon in St. Joseph County in Mi (IWX)”
- Wind Unknown 3 SSW Klinger Lake SPC verified report
Friday, March 13, 2026
6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
“WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”
- Wind 60 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, March 12, 2026
6 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“WHAT...Southwest to west 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. WHEN...From 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible, mainly due to falling branches or trees.”
“WHAT...Southwest to west 30 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. WHEN...From 5 AM EDT /4 AM CDT/ to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Friday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds can blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible, mainly due to falling branches or trees.”
- Wind 60 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 6, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1.75", 2 tornado reports
“Numerous reports of significant damage on the southwest side of Three Rivers. Storm chasers and Emergency Management confirmed multiple tornado touchdowns prior to the (IWX)”
“Video sent in showing a tornado hitting the Menards store and lifted at least a portion of the roof off on main building. Their storage unit nearby was also damaged by (IWX)”
- Tornado Tornado 1 SW Three Rivers SPC verified report
- Tornado Tornado 2 SW Three Rivers SPC verified report
- Hail 1.75" 1 ESE Fishers Lake SPC verified report
- Hail 1.5" Mendon SPC verified report
Monday, December 29, 2025
4 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches with locally higher snow amounts of 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 to 55 mph will cause blowing and drifting snow accompanied by visibility of less than 1/4 mile at times. WHERE...Cass MI, Northern Berrien, Southern Berrien, and St. Joseph MI Counties. WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.”
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. WHEN...Until 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ 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 St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, December 28, 2025
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Totals of 6 inches possible in southwest Michigan. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. WHEN...From 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ Monday to 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ Tuesday. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.”
“WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Totals of 6 inches possible in southwest Michigan. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana and southwest Michigan. WHEN...From 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ Monday to 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ Tuesday. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.”
- Wind 50 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, December 27, 2025
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. WHEN...From 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of northern Indiana, southwest Michigan, and northwest Ohio. WHEN...From 1 AM EST /midnight CST/ to 7 PM EST /6 PM CST/ 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 St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph St. Joseph County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, October 18, 2025
1 SPC verified storm report — wind gusts up to 61 mph
- Wind 61 mph 1 NW Sturgis SPC verified report
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in St. Joseph County, MI?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 86 severe weather events in St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph County recently?
Yes — 22 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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