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Hail Map with Reports for Grand Rapids, MI

View the free hail map with reports for Grand Rapids, MI from September 20, 2022. This event is marked as Complete, with a Moderate storm impact level and a Moderate Event Inspection Score.

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Moderate
Event Inspection Score
Moderate
Storm Impact
Complete
Event Status
Sep 20, 2022
Event Date
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Hail Swath Map Preview

The Grand Rapids, MI hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.75". There are 0 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the September 20, 2022 event.

Region: Grand Rapids, MI
September 20, 2022 Hail swath map preview for Grand Rapids, MI on September 20, 2022
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Max Hail
1.75"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
0
Largest report: —
Public Wind Reports
1
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Map Footprint

Impact Area and Population for the Grand Rapids, MI Hail Map

The September 20, 2022 hail swath map for Grand Rapids, MI covers approximately 1,364 square miles and includes an estimated 73,805 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 560 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 41,597 people.

Mapped Impact Area
1,364 sq mi
Largest band: < 0.50"
Population Inside Footprint
73,805
Highest population band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"560 sq mi41,597
0.50-0.75"466 sq mi23,423
0.75-1.00"218 sq mi6,642
1.00-1.25"79 sq mi390
1.25-1.50"27 sq mi783
1.50-1.75"12 sq mi195
1.75-2.00"2 sq mi775

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Grand Rapids, MI Hail Swath Map

Inside the September 20, 2022 hail swath map area for Grand Rapids, MI, HailGeeks estimates 32,678 single-family homes, 683 townhomes, and 2,967 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 17,692 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
32,678
Largest band: < 0.50"
Townhomes
683
Largest band: < 0.50"
Multifamily Properties
2,967
Largest band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"17,6924412,036
0.50-0.75"10,997123501
0.75-1.00"3,088103348
1.00-1.25"21601
1.25-1.50"299943
1.50-1.75"9113
1.75-2.00"295635

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Grand Rapids, MI Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 15 cities near Grand Rapids, MI. Caledonia, MI had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 824 single-family homes exposed.

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Grand Rapids, MI Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the September 20, 2022 Grand Rapids, MI hail map spans 55 ZIP codes. ZIP 49316 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.75" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 2,404.

49316Caledonia, MI
2K homes in the hail path
48897Woodland, MI
508 homes in the hail path
49096Vermontville, MI
370 homes in the hail path
49333Middleville, MI
2K homes in the hail path
48837Wacousta, MI
302 homes in the hail path
49445North Muskegon, MI
4K homes in the hail path
49437Montague, MI
1K homes in the hail path
48813Charlotte, MI
848 homes in the hail path
49455Shelby, MI
461 homes in the hail path
49461Whitehall, MI
3K homes in the hail path
48829Edmore, MI
777 homes in the hail path
49090South Haven, MI
769 homes in the hail path
Showing 12 of 55 ZIP codes

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the September 20, 2022 hail map for Grand Rapids, MI currently list 0 public hail reports, 1 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeWind SpeedCityStateDescription
September 20, 2022
11:55 AM CT
6 SW CovertMITREE DOWN ALONG BLUE STAR HIGHWAY. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
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This table includes only public storm reports connected to the September 20, 2022 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

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 September 20, 2022 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 23, 2022 through Sep 18, 2022, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 2.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 2.25", and the most recent map shown is from Sep 18, 2022.

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Grand Rapids, MI

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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the September 20, 2022 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.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the September 20, 2022 Grand Rapids, MI hail event.

How big was the hail in Grand Rapids, MI on September 20, 2022?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 1.75" in the Grand Rapids, MI area on September 20, 2022.
How accurate is this Grand Rapids, MI hail map?
This hail map is based on mapped hail estimates, with public storm report context shown where available. It helps show where stronger hail may have occurred during the September 20, 2022 storm event, but it does not confirm property damage at any one address.
What does the Event Inspection Score of Moderate mean?
For this Grand Rapids, MI event, the Event Inspection Score is Moderate. The score reflects how strong the hail-history signal is and whether a closer roof or exterior review may make sense. A higher score means a stronger signal, not confirmed damage.
How many people were in the Grand Rapids, MI hail area?
An estimated 73,805 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 1,364 square miles. This is an estimate of residents inside the storm area, not a count of people who reported damage.
How many storm reports came from this event?
For the September 20, 2022 Grand Rapids, MI event, public storm report tables currently list 0 hail reports, 1 wind reports, and 0 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Grand Rapids, MI hail map for my business or content?
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How often is this hail map updated?
This event map was generated shortly after the storm and was last reviewed on August 28, 2026. It may be updated as additional hail data or public storm reports become available.
My home is in the Grand Rapids, MI area — what should I do?
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