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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 49056

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 49056 from September 9, 1958 through December 11, 2021, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
4
Wind Reports
9
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 49056 · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Dec 11, 2021

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 49056

4 reports
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1.75″ hail
Aug 3, 2017
5:35 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 49056
Allegan County · 41,238 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HEAVY RAIN AND HIGH WINDS ALSO INDICATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Pullman, MI
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2010
9:10 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 49056
Van Buren County · 29,110 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter three miles northeast of Bangor reported one inch diameter hail, which was corroborated with another report of one inch diameter hail ten minutes later in Breedsville.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 W Breedsville, MI
3.00″ hail
Aug 24, 2006
12:15 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 49056
Van Buren County · 29,110 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: State police reported that three inch diameter hail fell in and just east of Grand Junction and that hail covered the ground for a short duration.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grand Jct, MI
1.75″ hail
Aug 3, 2003
2:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 49056
Van Buren County · 29,110 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One and three quarters inch diameter hail was reported in Grand Junction.
NWS Hail Report Location: Grand Jct, 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 49056

9 reports
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UNK mph
Dec 11, 2021
5:06 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49056
Van Buren County · 29,110 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT FROM MPING: 3-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; POWER POLES BROKEN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Grand Junction, MI
UNK mph
Nov 11, 2020
1:57 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49056
Van Buren County · 29,110 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN AT 52ND AVE AND 56TH ST.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Breedsville, MI
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2016
5:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49056
Van Buren County · 29,110 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: THREE FULL SIZE TREES DOWN ALONG CR-681 BETWEEN BANGOR AND GRAND JUNCTION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WNW Breedsville, MI
64 mph
Jun 19, 2009
2:35 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 49056
Van Buren County · 29,110 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Widspread tree limbs and scattered trees blown down over a 10 mile long and 9 mile wide area extending from the northwest to the central part of the county. |Numerous utility lines were taken down by falling trees in Lacota, Grand Junction, and Breedsville.
NWS Wind Report Location: .71 ESE Lacota, MI
60 mph
Dec 23, 2007
5:00 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 49056
Allegan County · 41,238 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down across Allegan county.
NWS Wind Report Location: .86 SW Lee, MI
68 mph
Oct 18, 2007
8:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 49056
Van Buren County · 29,110 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts to 68 mph blew down several tree branches.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.47 NNW Berlamont, MI
58 mph
Jun 2, 2007
3:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 49056
Van Buren County · 29,110 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Five trees were blown down in Grand Junction.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Grand Jct, MI
61 mph
Sep 11, 2000
1:38 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 49056
Van Buren County · 29,110 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Grand Jct, MI
98 mph
Sep 9, 1958
6:00 PM CST
Wind report for ZIP 49056
Van Buren County · 29,110 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 49056

5 reports
UNK category
Jul 6, 2017
12:31 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 49056
Allegan County · 41,238 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0 LANDSPOUT TORNADO DEVELOPMENT FRIDAY EVENING FROM A WEAK THUNDERSTORM. VIDEO EVIDENCE AND MULTIPLE EYEWITNESS REPORTS. WELL DEFINED NARROW FUNNEL CLOUD EXTENDED FROM THE CLOUD BASE TO THE GROUND. DUST AND ROWS OF PLASTIC MULCH COVER LOFTED FROM A FIELD. NO OTHER DAMAGE REPORTED. TIME AND LOCATION ESTIMATED.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NW Grand Junction, MI
EF2 category
Jun 19, 2009
8:38 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 49056
Allegan County · 41,238 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Damage to both trees and structures were found along the tornado path. A Circa 1940 pole barn was destroyed and numerous trees were snapped or uprooted just over a half a mile west of Chicora north of 108th Avenue. Further down the tornado's path, garage doors were blown out and carried 300 yards while two boats were blown out of the garage. The house suffered 80% shingle loss with one 2-foot diameter hole in the roof on the home's west side. This was approximately 0.35 miles north of Chicora. The most extensive damage occurred approximately one mile northeast of Chicora along 42nd Street. A roof was partially torn off of a house. A barn was blown about 20-feet off of its foundation. There were several telephone poles snapped with wires wrapped around a tree. A roof was ripped off a small unoccupied house with one wall collapsed. Debris was lofted up to one-half mile across a field. More shingle loss was found on the west side of a home located two-miles northeast of Chicora. Nearly 80% shingle loss was witnessed. Several utility poles were snapped with widespread tree damage through the area. More damage to a home was observed about a quarter-mile west of Schermerhorn Lake. The damage happened when numerous falling trees crushed it. One-quarter mile of 39th street was blocked by fallen trees. The trees were piled up to 15-feet deep on the road. As the tornado was weakening, a 30-foot metal tower was bent over half way up. This was located near the intersection of 37th Street and 109th Avenue. Minor roof damage was also noted to a home in this area.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.04 WSW Chicora, MI
F1 category
May 30, 1989
4:04 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 49056
Van Buren County · 29,110 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F2 category
May 30, 1989
4:25 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 49056
Van Buren County · 29,110 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F1 category
May 30, 1989
4:07 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 49056
Allegan County · 41,238 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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ZIP 49056 area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,051
Households1,272
Housing units1,961
Income
Median household income$60,078
$100k+ households35.6%
$150k+ households14.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,432
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes514
Housing mix
Single-family share73.0%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share26.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,109
Renter-occupied163
Vacant units689
Home value & age
Median home value$150,600
Owner homes $300k+13.5%
Owner homes $500k+4.3%
Owner homes $750k+1.8%
Median year built1977
Older-home share55.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,128
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 49056 have on record?

Our records show 4 hail, 9 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 49056, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on December 11, 2021.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 49056?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 49056 is 3.00″. It was reported near Grand Jct, MI on August 24, 2006.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 49056 — 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 49056 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 49056 — 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 49056 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 49056 — 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 49056 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 49056 — 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 49056, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 49056, 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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