Van Buren County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Nov 2, 2026
Has it hailed in Van Buren County, Michigan recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 16 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 49 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 33 high-wind reports with gusts up to 61 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Sep 15, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Van Buren County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Van Buren 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.
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 833 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Hastings to near Galesburg to near Marcellus. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Winds upwards 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Van Buren County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, September 5, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 101 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles northwest of Lake Michigan Beach, or 10 miles north of Benton Harbor, moving 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... South Haven... Paw Paw... Hartford... Bangor... Decatur... Van Buren SP...”
“At 1203 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles north of Paw Paw, moving southeast at 40 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Kalamazoo... Portage... Paw Paw... Vicksburg... Galesburg...”
- Wind 50 mph Van Buren County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Van Buren County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, September 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1202 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles east of Fennville to 5 miles west of Otsego to near Benton Heights. 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.”
- Hail 0.25" Van Buren County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, September 3, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 734 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles east of Bangor, or 9 miles north of Paw Paw, moving east at 25 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... Kalamazoo... Portage... Paw Paw...”
- Hail 0.75" Van Buren County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1227 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Bangor to near Hartford. 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... Kalamazoo... Portage... Paw Paw...”
- Hail 0.25" Van Buren County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 934 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles northwest of South Haven, moving southeast at 25 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... South Haven... Bangor... Breedsville...”
“At 734 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bangor, or 6 miles east of South Haven, moving southeast at 30 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... South Haven... Paw Paw... Hartford... Mattawan...”
- Hail 0.75" Van Buren County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Van Buren County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 W Glendale SPC verified report
Friday, July 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 434 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Wayland to 6 miles northwest of Westwood to near Decatur. Movement was east at 10 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Van Buren County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 4 SSE South Haven. AWOS station KLWA South Haven Rgnl Arpt. (GRR)”
“At 1022 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near South Haven to near Coloma. Movement was northeast at 35 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... Allegan... South Haven...”
- Wind 60 mph 4 SSE South Haven SPC verified report
- Hail 0.25" Van Buren County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Bangor SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Gobles SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Lawton SPC verified report
Thursday, July 2, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1058 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near South Haven, moving east at 35 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... Holland... Allegan... South Haven... Wayland... Otsego... Plainwell... Hartford...”
- Hail 0.25" Van Buren County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1.75", wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Two photos at Van Buren State Park of at least golf ball size hail and possibly larger. (GRR)”
“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.”
- Hail 1.75" 4 NW Covert SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph Van Buren County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 1.25" 2 SE South Haven SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
- Wind Unknown 4 ESE Decatur SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 ENE Kendall SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 4 SW Paw Paw SPC verified report
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" Van Buren County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 18, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 61 mph
“MDOT station MC099 at South Haven. (GRR)”
“911 dispatch reports numerous trees and wires down across Van Buren County. Time estimated via radar. (GRR)”
- Wind 61 mph 1 ENE South Haven SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Paw Paw SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NW Bloomingdale SPC verified report
Monday, May 4, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 727 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking scattered strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Coloma to 5 miles southwest of Union City. Movement was 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...”
“At 537 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Marcellus to near Litchfield. Movement was northeast at 40 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Portage... Jackson...”
- Hail 0.88" Van Buren County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Van Buren 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 Van Buren County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 321 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Allegan to near Decatur. Movement was east at 35 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... Kalamazoo... Portage...”
- Hail 0.25" Van Buren County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 538 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Breckenridge to 8 miles northeast of Nashville to 5 miles southeast of Lawton. Movement was southeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Kalamazoo... Portage... Alma... St. Johns...”
- Wind 50 mph Van Buren County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 50 mph Van Buren County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Northwest wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southwest Michigan. 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...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph. WHERE...Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Jackson, Allegan, Barry, Kalamazoo, and Van Buren 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 50 mph Van Buren County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Van Buren County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Jackson, Allegan, Barry, Kalamazoo, and Van Buren Counties. WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Jackson, Allegan, Barry, Kalamazoo, and Van Buren Counties. WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT 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 Van Buren County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Van Buren County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Van Buren 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 Van Buren County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Van Buren County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Van Buren 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 Van Buren County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Van Buren County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Van Buren County NWS severe weather mention
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 Van Buren County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Van Buren 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 Van Buren County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Van Buren 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...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 7 inches. Winds gusting 45 to 55 mph. WHERE...Calhoun, Allegan, Barry, Kalamazoo, and Van Buren 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.”
- Wind 60 mph Van Buren County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Van Buren County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Van Buren County, MI?
The most recent recorded event was on Sep 15, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 49 severe weather events in Van Buren 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 Van Buren County recently?
Yes — 16 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.75" 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 Van Buren County?
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