Hail Swath Map Preview
The Grand Rapids, MI hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.75". There are 1 public hail reports, 5 public wind reports, and 4 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 7, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Grand Rapids, MI Hail Map
The May 7, 2024 hail swath map for Grand Rapids, MI covers approximately 293 square miles and includes an estimated 70,361 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 149 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 35,926 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 149 sq mi | 23,226 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 111 sq mi | 35,926 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 32 sq mi | 9,159 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 1 sq mi | 1,323 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 0 sq mi | 727 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Grand Rapids, MI Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 7, 2024 hail swath map area for Grand Rapids, MI, HailGeeks estimates 28,295 single-family homes, 1,428 townhomes, and 16,911 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 15,955 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 7,867 | 242 | 6,822 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 15,955 | 818 | 7,801 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 3,424 | 340 | 2,241 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 728 | 16 | 29 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 321 | 12 | 18 |
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Counties Inside the Grand Rapids, MI Hail Map
Hail from the May 7, 2024 storm was mapped across 7 counties in the Grand Rapids, MI region. Kalamazoo County, MI had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.75" with roughly 24,904 single-family homes inside the swath.
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Cities Inside the Grand Rapids, MI Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 4 cities near Grand Rapids, MI. Portage, MI had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 4,875 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 7, 2024 Grand Rapids, MI hail activity was mapped, but your ZIP can show a closer local signal. Get a free Hail Report by ZIP, and if the signal looks meaningful, ask a local pro about a Remote Hail Inspection to see whether an on-site roof or exterior review may be worth scheduling.
ZIP Codes Inside the Grand Rapids, MI Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 7, 2024 Grand Rapids, MI hail map spans 16 ZIP codes. ZIP 49024 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 2,986.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 7, 2024 hail map for Grand Rapids, MI currently list 1 public hail reports, 5 public wind reports, and 4 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 7, 2024 5:01 PM CT |
2.00 in | 2 NW Portage | MI | No National Weather Service description provided. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 7, 2024 4:55 PM CT | 4 W Portage | MI | Large trees down... power lines down... shingles scattered around. Possible tornado. Time estimated based on radar. | |
May 7, 2024 5:05 PM CT | 1 NE Portage | MI | *** 1 INJ *** A lady taking cover from possible tornado was hit by debris as she got out of her car. Her leg is broken. | |
May 7, 2024 5:06 PM CT | 1 NE Portage | MI | Estimated 3 foot diameter trees down. Estimated time via radar. | |
May 7, 2024 5:06 PM CT | 2 ENE Portage | MI | Fed Ex building damaged. Possible tornado. | |
May 7, 2024 6:13 PM CT | 3 W Portage | MI | Multiple trees and power lines down across road. Possible tornado. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 7, 2024 4:55 PM CT | UNK | 4 WSW Portage | MI | The EF2 tornado touched down near the intersection of South 10th Street and West R Avenue and traveled east/northeast for around 11 miles until it lifted north of East N Avenue just west of 31st Street. Many homes... including two mobile home parks... were severely damaged. A number of businesses had significant damage. Hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted. A large section of the roof of an industrial warehouse also collapsed near the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport. Total number of injuries unknown. |
May 7, 2024 5:00 PM CT | UNK | 2 W Portage | MI | Radar confirmed tornado. Time estimated via radar. |
May 7, 2024 6:18 PM CT | UNK | 2 NE Portage | MI | Two trained spotters reporting a tornado touchdown in Portage. |
May 7, 2024 6:22 PM CT | UNK | 4 SSE Comstock | MI | Time estimated by radar. |
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the May 7, 2024 Grand Rapids, MI storm event. When available, each report may include the time, size or magnitude, city, state, and a short description.
Related Hail Maps in the Grand Rapids, MI Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Grand Rapids, MI region as the May 7, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 24, 2023 through Apr 23, 2024, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.75". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.75", and the most recent map shown is from Apr 23, 2024.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Grand Rapids, MI
Not sure whether the May 7, 2024 Grand Rapids, MI hail map matters for your property? Start with a free Hail Report by Address to see whether hail activity was mapped for that property. If the property signal looks meaningful, you can choose a local pro serving the Grand Rapids, MI region and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before deciding whether an on-site roof or exterior review is worth scheduling.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the May 7, 2024 hail map visuals alone. They do not confirm property damage and do not replace an on-site inspection for a property in the Grand Rapids, MI region, but they can help you make a more informed next decision before anyone climbs on the roof.
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