Hail Swath Map Preview
The Lansing, MI hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 29, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 3.75". There are 8 public hail reports, 6 public wind reports, and 14 nearby tornado reports listed for the May 7, 2024 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Lansing, MI Hail Map
The May 7, 2024 hail swath map for Lansing, MI covers approximately 287 square miles and includes an estimated 74,094 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 127 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band with 28,227 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 127 sq mi | 28,054 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 88 sq mi | 28,227 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 34 sq mi | 6,203 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 27 sq mi | 1,411 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 1 sq mi | 54 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 2 sq mi | 2,738 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 2 sq mi | 5,951 |
| 3.50-3.75" | 3 sq mi | 112 |
| 3.75-4.00" | 4 sq mi | 1,344 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Lansing, MI Hail Swath Map
Inside the May 7, 2024 hail swath map area for Lansing, MI, HailGeeks estimates 31,761 single-family homes, 1,209 townhomes, and 14,498 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, with 14,089 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 10,456 | 369 | 7,226 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 14,089 | 479 | 4,427 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 2,387 | 103 | 1,455 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 677 | 11 | 32 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 24 | 0 | 1 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 1,400 | 64 | 296 |
| 1.75-2.00" | 2,133 | 183 | 909 |
| 3.50-3.75" | 60 | 0 | 3 |
| 3.75-4.00" | 535 | 0 | 149 |
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Counties Inside the Lansing, MI Hail Map
Hail from the May 7, 2024 storm was mapped across 5 counties in the Lansing, MI region. Calhoun County, MI had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 3.75" with roughly 4,313 single-family homes inside the swath.
County pages group every mapped hail event in the area. For a closer look, drop to the city or ZIP level below, or run a free Hail Report by Address.
Cities Inside the Lansing, MI Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 8 cities near Lansing, MI. Union City, MI had the strongest mapped signal at 3.00", with an estimated 531 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the May 7, 2024 Lansing, 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 Lansing, MI Hail Swath Map
At the ZIP level, the May 7, 2024 Lansing, MI hail map spans 20 ZIP codes. ZIP 49094 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 3.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 843.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the May 7, 2024 hail map for Lansing, MI currently list 8 public hail reports, 6 public wind reports, and 14 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 7, 2024 4:30 PM CT |
1.50 in | Three Rivers | MI | Delayed report. Time estimated by radar. |
May 7, 2024 4:56 PM CT |
1.75 in | 2 NNW Fairfax | MI | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2024 5:00 PM CT |
2.50 in | Leonidas | MI | Pictures shared of up to tennis ball size hail. |
May 7, 2024 5:01 PM CT |
2.00 in | 2 NW Portage | MI | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2024 5:08 PM CT |
4.00 in | Leonidas | MI | Photo on X/Twitter shows a 4 inch diameter hailstone!. |
May 7, 2024 5:11 PM CT |
4.00 in | Union City | MI | Picture shared on twitter of hail stone measuring upwards of 4 inches. |
May 7, 2024 5:17 PM CT |
1.50 in | Coldwater | MI | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2024 6:43 PM CT |
1.75 in | Hillsdale | MI | Time estimated from radar. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
May 7, 2024 4:53 PM CT | 1 WNW Colon | MI | Reports of trees down and farm damage on Farrand Rd... west of the roundabout. | |
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 5:14 PM CT | Tekonsha | MI | Numerous trees and wires down in Tekonsha. Time is estimated via radar. | |
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 4:43 PM CT | UNK | 1 ESE Wasepi | MI | Photo on Facebook of a large tornado on the ground between Centreville and Colon... just north of Nottawa. Time estimated by radar. |
May 7, 2024 4:50 PM CT | UNK | 3 ESE Mendon | MI | No National Weather Service description provided. |
May 7, 2024 4:50 PM CT | UNK | Colon | MI | Damage to a home and trees snapped in Colon. Time estimated by TDS on radar. |
May 7, 2024 4:52 PM CT | UNK | Colon | MI | Corrects previous tornado report from Colon. Trained spotter recorded video of a large cone tornado in Colon. |
May 7, 2024 4:53 PM CT | UNK | 1 WNW Colon | MI | Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 1 WNW Colon. Reports of trees down and farm damage on Farrand Rd... west of the roundabout. |
May 7, 2024 5:00 PM CT | UNK | 2 W Portage | MI | Radar confirmed tornado. Time estimated via radar. |
May 7, 2024 5:00 PM CT | UNK | Mendon | MI | Photo of a tornado in Mendon and time of occurrence relayed by broadcast media. Several photos from X/Twitter show a large tornado on the ground in and near Mendon MI. |
May 7, 2024 5:00 PM CT | UNK | Leonidas | MI | Tree damage reported in Leonidas by broadcast media. |
May 7, 2024 5:00 PM CT | UNK | Leonidas | MI | Tree damage near Glenwood. |
May 7, 2024 5:00 PM CT | UNK | Sherwood | MI | Video of debris being lofted in Sherwood. Time estimated by TDS on radar. Relayed by trained spotter. |
May 7, 2024 5:07 PM CT | UNK | 3 SW Union City | MI | A brief EF-1 tornado developed southwest of Union City... MI as larger tornado dissipated to the northwest (rating on the larger tornado TBD). This tornado moved along W Girard Road between Babcock Rd and Arbogast Rd... destroying a machine shed and ripping out some of the anchor posts. |
May 7, 2024 5:45 PM CT | UNK | Colon | MI | Trained spotter recorded video of a large cone tornado in Colon. Time given by spotter. |
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 Lansing, 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 Lansing, MI Region
We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Lansing, MI region as the May 7, 2024 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Sep 16, 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 Lansing, MI
Not sure whether the May 7, 2024 Lansing, 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 Lansing, 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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