Van Buren County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Van Buren County, Michigan recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 15 hail reports with hail up to 1.75", among 34 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 19 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 Van Buren 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.
Monday, July 27, 2026
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
Sunday, July 26, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Report of downed tree blocking M43. Time estimated via radar. (GRR)”
- 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
1 NWS warning — 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.”
- Wind 50 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 in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 34 severe weather events in Van Buren County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Van Buren County recently?
Yes — 15 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 1.75" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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