Grand Rapids experiences frequent severe thunderstorms during the spring and summer months, bringing damaging hail to neighborhoods from Heritage Hill to the West Side. Our interactive Grand Rapids hail map helps homeowners and contractors track storm paths and identify potential roof damage across Kent County. This page shows live NOAA/SPC hail reports for Grand Rapids in the last 30 days.
Scope: reported hail within 75 miles of Grand Rapids during the rolling 30-day source window · Retrieved Sep 15, 2026, 8:18 PM UTC
Sorted nearest to Grand Rapids city center · Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center
Showing 1 of 1 events within 75 miles of Grand Rapids · Nearest to Grand Rapids first · Updated every 6 hours
| Date | Location | County | Hail Size | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | Williamston | Ingham | 1.00" (quarter) | 73.2 mi |
THOR displays the most recent reported hail events from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center. Reports are preliminary and may be corrected or updated by the source.
This page is a 75-mile Grand Rapids area summary for the rolling 30-day window. Use THOR’s interactive map to research a ZIP code, address, county, or place and review the broader storm context.
The Grand Rapids area sees its peak hail season between May and August, driven by warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico clashing with cooler northern fronts. A notable severe weather event in July 2019 brought golf-ball-sized hail to the region, causing significant property and vehicle damage. Historically, West Michigan is susceptible to fast-moving squall lines that can produce widespread hail and straight-line winds.
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