Hail Swath Map Preview
The Grand Rapids, MI hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 30, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 0.75". There are 1 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the April 16, 2026 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Grand Rapids, MI Hail Map
The April 16, 2026 hail swath map for Grand Rapids, MI covers approximately 61 square miles and includes an estimated 30,989 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 34 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 16,466 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 34 sq mi | 16,466 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 24 sq mi | 13,599 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 3 sq mi | 924 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Grand Rapids, MI Hail Swath Map
Inside the April 16, 2026 hail swath map area for Grand Rapids, MI, HailGeeks estimates 12,211 single-family homes, 862 townhomes, and 7,075 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 6,482 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 6,482 | 477 | 3,606 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 5,242 | 338 | 3,401 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 487 | 47 | 68 |
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Counties Inside the Grand Rapids, MI Hail Map
Hail from the April 16, 2026 storm was mapped across 3 counties in the Grand Rapids, MI region. Kalamazoo County, MI had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 0.75" with roughly 7,868 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. Westwood, MI had the strongest mapped signal at 0.50", with an estimated 3,250 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the April 16, 2026 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 April 16, 2026 Grand Rapids, MI hail map spans 6 ZIP codes. ZIP 49048 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 0.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 2,024.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the April 16, 2026 hail map for Grand Rapids, MI currently list 1 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 16, 2026 2:57 PM CT |
1.00 in | 1 N Portage | MI | Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.). |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
April 16, 2026 2:57 PM CT | 1 NW Kalamazoo | MI | 5 to 8 inch diameter branches down. |
| Date & Time | Rating | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public tornado reports are available for this event. | ||||
This table includes only public storm reports connected to the April 16, 2026 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 April 16, 2026 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Sep 21, 2025 through Apr 14, 2026, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.50". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.50", and the most recent map shown is from Apr 14, 2026.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Grand Rapids, MI
Not sure whether the April 16, 2026 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.
Check a specific property to see whether hail activity from the April 16, 2026 Grand Rapids, MI event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the April 16, 2026 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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