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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 48879

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 48879 from March 14, 1957 through July 15, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
11
Wind Reports
60
Tornado Reports
7
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 48879 · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 15, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 48879

11 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jul 20, 2023
6:05 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 48879
Clinton County · 25,762 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Saint Johns, MI
0.75″ hail
May 3, 2012
5:03 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 48879
Clinton County · 25,762 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Three quarters inch hail was reported by a trained spotter three miles south southwest of St. John's.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.76 N Merle Beach, MI
0.75″ hail
Apr 19, 2011
10:18 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 48879
Clinton County · 25,762 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter in St. John's reported hail up to penny size.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 E St Johns, MI
0.75″ hail
Jun 4, 2007
4:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 48879
Clinton County · 25,762 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Three quarters inch hail was reported three miles southeast of St. John's.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.27 SE St Johns, MI
1.00″ hail
Jul 13, 2004
8:10 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 48879
Clinton County · 25,762 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch diameter hail was reported by the public two miles north of St. John's.
NWS Hail Report Location: St Johns, MI
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2004
12:42 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 48879
Clinton County · 25,762 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter six miles east of Maple Rapids reported one inch diameter hail, and an estimated thunderstorm wind gust to 60 m.p.h. was reported in St. John's.
NWS Hail Report Location: St Johns, MI
1.00″ hail
Jul 24, 1999
3:10 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 48879
Clinton County · 25,762 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1" diameter hail was observed 5 miles north of St. John's.
NWS Hail Report Location: St Johns, MI
1.00″ hail
Apr 18, 1996
9:40 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 48879
Clinton County · 25,762 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW St Johns, MI
0.75″ hail
Apr 12, 1996
1:47 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 48879
Clinton County · 25,762 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S St Johns, MI
1.50″ hail
May 25, 1989
1:20 AM CST
Hail report for ZIP 48879
Clinton County · 25,762 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MI
0.75″ hail
Jun 15, 1976
5:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 48879
Clinton County · 25,762 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MI
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 48879

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UNK mph
Jul 15, 2026
11:31 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 48879
Clinton County · 25,762 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down. Two other calls of trees and wires down between St Johns and DeWitt.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NNW Bath, MI
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2026
11:19 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 48879
Clinton County · 25,762 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down possibly with wires down or utility poles damaged in two locations in St Johns.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Saint Johns, MI
62 mph
Jun 11, 2026
12:03 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 48879
Clinton County · 25,762 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured on a personal weather station.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Saint Johns, MI
UNK mph
May 18, 2026
7:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 48879
Clinton County · 25,762 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County dispatch reports numerous trees and wires down across the county... especially in St. Johns. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Saint Johns, MI
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2024
8:10 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 48879
Clinton County · 25,762 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of widespread trees down... as well as a ceiling collapse on a home... in the St. Johns area. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Saint Johns, MI
UNK mph
Aug 26, 2023
1:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 48879
Clinton County · 25,762 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and limbs down in Saint Johns. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Saint Johns, MI
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2022
2:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 48879
Clinton County · 25,762 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 4 SSW SAINT JOHNS. TWO TREES DOWN... POWER OUTAGES. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Saint Johns, MI
UNK mph
Dec 11, 2021
3:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 48879
Clinton County · 25,762 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 3-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; POWER POLES BROKEN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNW Saint Johns, MI
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2020
5:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 48879
Clinton County · 25,762 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SIX REPORTS OF TREES DOWN ACROSS ROADS IN CLINTON COUNTY. CLUSTER OF POWER OUTAGES NORTH OF ST JOHNS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Eureka, MI
70 mph
Jul 6, 2014
11:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 48879
Clinton County · 25,762 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter reported that several large trees were blown down and that a couple of outbuildings were damaged in and near St. John's.
NWS Wind Report Location: .51 E St Johns, MI
81 mph
Apr 12, 2014
5:31 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 48879
Clinton County · 25,762 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Roof paneling was torn off a fire station and power lines were blown down by straight line winds of around 80 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .51 E St Johns, MI
70 mph
May 30, 2013
6:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 48879
Clinton County · 25,762 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A Clinton county emergency manager reported that two relatively new barns were blown down by wind gusts of around 70 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.14 WSW Merle Beach, MI
60 mph
Jul 5, 2012
2:15 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 48879
Clinton County · 25,762 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Over 100 trees were blown down across Clinton county with the eastern portion of the county being hardest hit.
NWS Wind Report Location: .51 E St Johns, MI
75 mph
May 3, 2012
4:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 48879
Clinton County · 25,762 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Clinton county law enforcement reported severe damage to four barns in the vicinity of DeWitt road and M-21 as well as numerous trees down in St. John's.
NWS Wind Report Location: .51 W St Johns, MI
60 mph
Aug 20, 2011
1:45 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 48879
Clinton County · 25,762 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A Clinton county emergency manager reported that a couple of pine trees and branches and several power lines were blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.07 N St Johns Glowacki Fl, MI
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 48879

7 reports
EF0 category
Jul 7, 2014
12:00 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 48879
Clinton County · 25,762 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS storm survey confirmed that an EF0 tornado with top winds of 85 mph touched down just south of Walker Rd. and moved northeast and stayed on the ground for 1.6 miles. Several trees were blown down and damage to several outbuildings was incurred.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.88 WNW St Johns Glowacki Fl, MI
F1 category
May 21, 2001
1:55 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 48879
Clinton County · 25,762 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A F1 tornado produced maximum estimated wind speeds of 90 m.p.h. in Riley. The tornado began just south of Pratt road and moved north northwest, parallel to Forest Hill road, and ended just south of Parks road. Two sheds were destroyed and a barn was damaged. A shop at an archery range was destroyed and insulation from the shop was carried 3 miles north by the tornado. The tornado had a path length of 4.5 miles and was 50 yards wide.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Riley, MI
F2 category
Aug 30, 1984
2:48 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 48879
Clinton County · 25,762 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F0 category
Aug 9, 1984
8:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 48879
Clinton County · 25,762 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F1 category
Apr 19, 1980
9:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 48879
Clinton County · 25,762 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F1 category
Aug 23, 1979
3:06 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 48879
Clinton County · 25,762 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F2 category
Mar 28, 1977
5:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 48879
Clinton County · 25,762 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 48879 area census snapshot

People & households
Population18,472
Households7,081
Housing units7,521
Income
Median household income$78,845
$100k+ households45.5%
$150k+ households21.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,116
Attached single-family147
Small multifamily555
Large multifamily354
Mobile homes346
Housing mix
Single-family share81.3%
Attached-home share2.0%
Multifamily share12.1%
Mobile-home share4.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,754
Renter-occupied1,327
Vacant units440
Home value & age
Median home value$215,100
Owner homes $300k+24.3%
Owner homes $500k+3.6%
Owner homes $750k+1.4%
Median year built1972
Older-home share62.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars6,782
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 48879 have on record?

Our records show 11 hail, 60 wind, and 7 tornado reports in and near ZIP 48879, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 15, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 48879?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 48879 is 1.50″. It was reported near St. Johns, MI on May 25, 1989.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 48879 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 48879 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 48879 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 48879 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 48879 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 48879 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 48879 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 48879, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 48879, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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