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 1.50". There are 1 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 nearby tornado reports listed for the August 24, 2023 event.
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Impact Area and Population for the Grand Rapids, MI Hail Map
The August 24, 2023 hail swath map for Grand Rapids, MI covers approximately 1,817 square miles and includes an estimated 424,136 people inside the mapped footprint. The largest mapped area is in the 0.50-0.75" hail band, covering 688 square miles. The highest estimated population exposure is in the 0.75-1.00" hail band with 127,442 people.
| Mapped Hail Band | Impact Area | Population |
|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 577 sq mi | 94,128 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 688 sq mi | 117,309 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 387 sq mi | 127,442 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 131 sq mi | 60,214 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 32 sq mi | 24,419 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 2 sq mi | 624 |
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Housing Exposure Inside the Grand Rapids, MI Hail Swath Map
Inside the August 24, 2023 hail swath map area for Grand Rapids, MI, HailGeeks estimates 158,925 single-family homes, 10,526 townhomes, and 57,260 multifamily properties within the mapped storm footprint. Single-family-home exposure is highest in the 0.75-1.00" hail band, with 48,078 single-family homes.
| Mapped Hail Band | Single-Family | Townhomes | Multifamily |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 0.50" | 33,420 | 1,383 | 9,965 |
| 0.50-0.75" | 47,276 | 2,075 | 10,541 |
| 0.75-1.00" | 48,078 | 3,981 | 17,735 |
| 1.00-1.25" | 22,218 | 1,870 | 11,815 |
| 1.25-1.50" | 7,845 | 1,083 | 6,954 |
| 1.50-1.75" | 88 | 134 | 250 |
Use this table to review housing exposure by hail band for the August 24, 2023 Grand Rapids, MI hail map. To check a specific property more closely, use a free Hail Report by Address.
Counties Inside the Grand Rapids, MI Hail Map
Hail from the August 24, 2023 storm was mapped across 17 counties in the Grand Rapids, MI region. Kent County, MI had the strongest mapped signal, peaking at 1.50" with roughly 95,835 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 Grand Rapids, MI Hail Map
Zooming in, the swath touched 39 cities near Grand Rapids, MI. Forest Hills, MI had the strongest mapped signal at 1.50", with an estimated 9,680 single-family homes exposed.
City cards show where the August 24, 2023 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 August 24, 2023 Grand Rapids, MI hail map spans 71 ZIP codes. ZIP 49546 shows the strongest local signal, with mapped hail estimates up to 1.50" and an estimated single-family-home exposure of 6,813.
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Public Hail, Wind, and Tornado Reports
Public storm report tables connected to the August 24, 2023 hail map for Grand Rapids, MI currently list 1 public hail reports, 0 public wind reports, and 0 tornado reports.
| Date & Time | Hail Size | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
August 24, 2023 6:45 PM CT |
1.00 in | Grant | MI | Relayed by WZZM. |
| Date & Time | Wind Speed | City | State | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No public wind reports are available for this event. | ||||
| 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 August 24, 2023 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 August 24, 2023 event. These related maps cover storm dates from Jul 22, 2023 through Aug 11, 2023, with mapped hail estimates ranging from 0.75" to 1.25". In this set, the strongest related map reached 1.25", and the most recent map shown is from Aug 11, 2023.
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Local Hail Review Options Near Grand Rapids, MI
Not sure whether the August 24, 2023 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 August 24, 2023 Grand Rapids, MI event — or another recent hail event — may have been mapped at that address.
Find a roof or exterior pro serving the Grand Rapids, MI region who can help you understand what the property hail signal may mean.
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A free Hail Report by Address and a Remote Hail Inspection can help you look beyond the August 24, 2023 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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