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View the free hail map with reports for Battle Creek, MI from March 31, 2023. 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
Mar 31, 2023
Event Date
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The Battle Creek, MI hail swath map preview was last reviewed on August 28, 2026 and shows mapped hail estimates up to 1.50". There are 15 public hail reports, 7 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the March 31, 2023 event.

Region: Battle Creek, MI
March 31, 2023 Hail swath map preview for Battle Creek, MI on March 31, 2023
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Max Hail
1.50"
Mapped estimated hail size
Public Hail Reports
15
Largest report: 2.00"
Public Wind Reports
7
Reports near map area
Tornado Reports
0
Reports near map area

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Impact Area and Population for the Battle Creek, MI Hail Map

The March 31, 2023 hail swath map for Battle Creek, MI covers approximately 361 square miles and includes an estimated 38,235 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the < 0.50" hail band, covering 163 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the < 0.50" hail band with 17,186 people.

Mapped Impact Area
361 sq mi
Largest band: < 0.50"
Population Inside Footprint
38,235
Highest population band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandImpact AreaPopulation
< 0.50"163 sq mi17,186
0.50-0.75"110 sq mi10,757
0.75-1.00"50 sq mi4,882
1.00-1.25"20 sq mi2,699
1.25-1.50"7 sq mi925
1.50-1.75"10 sq mi1,786

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Housing Impact

Housing Exposure Inside the Battle Creek, MI Hail Swath Map

Inside the March 31, 2023 hail swath map area for Battle Creek, MI, HailGeeks estimates 17,462 single-family homes, 248 townhomes, and 3,456 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the < 0.50" hail band, with 8,203 single-family homes.

Single-Family Homes
17,462
Largest band: < 0.50"
Townhomes
248
Largest band: < 0.50"
Multifamily Properties
3,456
Largest band: < 0.50"
Mapped Hail BandSingle-FamilyTownhomesMultifamily
< 0.50"8,2031111,713
0.50-0.75"4,803711,151
0.75-1.00"2,32924155
1.00-1.25"1,0462042
1.25-1.50"388813
1.50-1.75"69314382

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Affected Cities

Cities Inside the Battle Creek, MI Hail Map

Zooming in, the swath touched 11 cities near Battle Creek, MI. Sturgis, MI had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 648 single-family homes exposed.

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ZIP Codes

ZIP Codes Inside the Battle Creek, MI Hail Swath Map

At the ZIP level, the March 31, 2023 Battle Creek, MI hail map spans 33 ZIP codes. ZIP 49091 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 776.

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Public Storm Reports

Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports

Public storm report tables connected to the March 31, 2023 hail map for Battle Creek, MI currently list 15 public hail reports, 7 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.

Date & TimeHail SizeCityStateDescription
March 31, 2023
5:35 PM CT
2.00 in Mishiwaka IN

CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM GULIVOIRE PARK. PHOTO ON TWITTER OF HAIL ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF SOUTH BEND. ESTIMATED UP TO 2 INCH SIZED HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.

March 31, 2023
5:45 PM CT
1.00 in Shipshewana IN

TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. REPORT FROM FACEBOOK.

March 31, 2023
6:26 PM CT
1.00 in Elkhart IN

QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED AT THE INTERSECTION OF COUNTY ROAD 6 AND US-19.

March 31, 2023
6:30 PM CT
1.00 in Sturgis MI

No National Weather Service description provided.

March 31, 2023
6:33 PM CT
1.25 in Elkhart IN

AT THE INTERSECTION OF COUNTY ROAD 20 AND SR 15.

March 31, 2023
6:40 PM CT
1.00 in Shipshewana IN

CORRECTS TIME OF PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM SHIPSHEWANA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR. REPORT FROM FACEBOOK.

March 31, 2023
6:40 PM CT
1.25 in Middlebury IN

No National Weather Service description provided.

March 31, 2023
6:42 PM CT
1.00 in 2 E Middlebury IN

QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED AT THE INTERSECTION OF CR 16 AND CR 43. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.

March 31, 2023
6:50 PM CT
1.75 in Clear Lake IN

REPORT VIA FACEBOOK.

March 31, 2023
6:52 PM CT
1.25 in 1 WSW Clear Lake IN

No National Weather Service description provided.

March 31, 2023
6:55 PM CT
1.75 in 2 SW Sturgis MI

CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM 2 SW STURGIS. UP TO GOLF BALL HAIL REPORTED AT THE INTERSECTION OF BOGEN ROAD AND SOUTH CENTREVILLE STREET SW OF STURGIS. SPOTTER REPORTED PING PONG SIZED HAIL AS WELL.

March 31, 2023
7:00 PM CT
1.00 in Clear Lake IN

No National Weather Service description provided.

March 31, 2023
7:00 PM CT
1.00 in Sturgis MI

No National Weather Service description provided.

March 31, 2023
7:19 PM CT
1.00 in Alamo MI

No National Weather Service description provided.

March 31, 2023
8:04 PM CT
1.00 in 7 NNE Battle Creek MI

ONE INCH HAIL NEAR PENNFIELD.

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This table includes only public storm reports connected to the March 31, 2023 Battle Creek, 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 Battle Creek, MI Region

We found 6 more hail maps with reports from the same Battle Creek, MI region as the March 31, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Aug 3, 2022 through Sep 21, 2022, 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 Sep 21, 2022.

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Remote Hail Inspection

Local Hail Review Options Near Battle Creek, MI

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the March 31, 2023 Battle Creek, MI hail event.

How big was the hail in Battle Creek, MI on March 31, 2023?
Mapped hail estimates reached up to 1.50" in the Battle Creek, MI area on March 31, 2023.
How accurate is this Battle Creek, 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 March 31, 2023 storm event, but it does not confirm property damage at any one address.
What does the Event Inspection Score of Moderate mean?
For this Battle Creek, 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 Battle Creek, MI hail area?
An estimated 38,235 people live inside the mapped hail footprint, which covers about 361 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 March 31, 2023 Battle Creek, MI event, public storm report tables currently list 15 hail reports, 7 wind reports, and 0 tornado reports. Public reports are point observations and are not available for every location.
Can I use this Battle Creek, 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 Battle Creek, MI area — what should I do?
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