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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 49307

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 49307 from April 23, 1968 through May 17, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
12
Wind Reports
27
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 49307 · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last May 17, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 49307

12 reports
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1.25″ hail
May 17, 2025
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 49307
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: North State St at West Ave by the airport.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Big Rapids, MI
1.50″ hail
May 17, 2025
12:01 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 49307
Newaygo County · 18,654 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Ping Pong Ball (1.50 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NE Woodville, MI
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2014
3:04 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 49307
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The media reported one inch diameter hail near Big Rapids.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.41 SE Big Rapids, MI
1.50″ hail
Jun 8, 2011
10:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 49307
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A report of large hail of 1.5 inches was reported in northern Mecosta County along with a measure wind gust of 43 miles per hour by a trained spotter. Additionally, trees and power lines were reported to be down countywide by the Mecosta County Road Commission, particularly near the Big Rapids area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.3 ENE Paris, MI
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2010
11:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 49307
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Broadcast media from Cadillac reported that at least one inch diameter hail was reported in Paris in Mecosta county.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Paris, MI
0.88″ hail
Jul 9, 2006
8:45 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 49307
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Seven eighths inch hail was reported three miles south of Big Rapids.
NWS Hail Report Location: Big Rapids, MI
0.88″ hail
Jun 28, 2006
11:44 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 49307
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Seven eighths inch hail was reported in Big Rapids.
NWS Hail Report Location: Big Rapids, MI
1.00″ hail
Jul 6, 2003
5:55 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 49307
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reports of seven eights inch to one inch diameter hail were received in Big Rapids.
NWS Hail Report Location: Big Rapids, MI
1.00″ hail
Apr 11, 2001
11:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 49307
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Big Rapids, MI
1.00″ hail
Aug 26, 1996
6:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 49307
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Big Rapids, MI
1.00″ hail
Aug 26, 1996
6:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 49307
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Big Rapids, MI
1.00″ hail
Jun 11, 1969
6:27 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 49307
Mecosta County · 14,784 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 49307

27 reports
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UNK mph
May 16, 2025
2:44 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49307
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires down in the city of Big Rapids. Pemberton and Elm... Mecosta and Chestnut Streets were impacted.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Big Rapids, MI
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2024
6:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49307
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees or large limbs down in the Big Rapids area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Big Rapids, MI
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2022
7:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49307
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE IN ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Rodney, MI
UNK mph
Aug 24, 2021
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49307
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE BUT PARTIALLY ROTTED TREE DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Big Rapids, MI
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2020
4:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49307
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Big Rapids, MI
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2018
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49307
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN IN THE AREA... SOME BLOCKING ROADS. TREES CRUSHED A FEW CAMPER TRAILERS.
NWS Wind Report Location: Paris, MI
80 mph
Aug 28, 2018
11:49 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49307
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE FROM THUNDERSTORM WINDS ESTIMATED AT 75-90 MPH STRETCHED FROM PARIS TO BIG RAPIDS TO STANWOOD. NUMEROUS DOWNED TREES AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY FROM FALLING TREES... WITH WORST DAMAGE CONCENTRATED IN PARIS AND STANWOOD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR BETWEEN 749 PM AND 802 PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: Big Rapids, MI
63 mph
May 3, 2012
3:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 49307
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large Healthy Trees Down Blocking Roads in at least two different locations.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Big Rapids, MI
63 mph
Aug 2, 2011
10:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 49307
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mecosta county emergency management reported that 15 trees were snapped off or blown down in the city of Big Rapids.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Big Rapids, MI
64 mph
Dec 23, 2007
7:25 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 49307
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down in Big Rapids township.
NWS Wind Report Location: .5 W Big Rapids, MI
64 mph
Dec 23, 2007
6:25 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 49307
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines were blown down in Big Rapids township.
NWS Wind Report Location: .5 W Big Rapids, MI
67 mph
Jul 9, 2007
1:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 49307
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One tree was blown down in Paris and another was blown down in Big Rapids.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Paris, MI
61 mph
Jul 17, 2006
9:00 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 49307
Ionia County · 18,686 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down in and near Ionia.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ionia, MI
63 mph
Jul 17, 2006
5:15 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 49307
Montcalm County · 21,554 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down in and near Stanton.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stanton, MI
61 mph
Aug 1, 2002
8:40 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 49307
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Big Rapids, 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 49307

5 reports
F1 category
Oct 6, 1998
2:50 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 49307
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down on Ferris State University in Big Rapids, 7 students injured, 5 others treated at a local hospital for minor injuries. The most serious injury was a broken arm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Big Rapids, MI
F1 category
Mar 27, 1991
5:02 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 49307
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F0 category
Aug 21, 1983
3:15 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 49307
Barry County · 23,805 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F2 category
Jun 9, 1974
7:10 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 49307
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F3 category
Apr 23, 1968
12:53 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 49307
Mecosta County · 14,784 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 49307 area census snapshot

People & households
Population18,063
Households6,977
Housing units7,997
Income
Median household income$54,803
$100k+ households31.4%
$150k+ households9.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,906
Attached single-family145
Small multifamily1,409
Large multifamily751
Mobile homes786
Housing mix
Single-family share61.4%
Attached-home share1.8%
Multifamily share27.0%
Mobile-home share9.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,385
Renter-occupied2,592
Vacant units1,020
Home value & age
Median home value$179,600
Owner homes $300k+16.2%
Owner homes $500k+3.1%
Owner homes $750k+1.3%
Median year built1977
Older-home share55.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars6,437
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 49307 have on record?

Our records show 12 hail, 27 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 49307, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 17, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 49307?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 49307 is 1.50″. It was reported near Woodville, MI on May 17, 2025.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 49307 — 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 49307 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 49307 — 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 49307 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 49307 — 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 49307 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 49307 — 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 49307, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 49307, 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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