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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 49316

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 49316 from April 30, 1962 through July 3, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
4
Wind Reports
18
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 49316 · 1962–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 3, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 49316

4 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 24, 2024
12:57 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 49316
Barry County · 23,805 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SSW Caledonia, MI
1.00″ hail
Sep 13, 2021
4:23 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 49316
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Dutton, MI
1.75″ hail
Jul 25, 2005
9:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 49316
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Caledonia, MI
2.00″ hail
Apr 30, 1962
2:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 49316
Kent County · 174,658 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 49316

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UNK mph
Jul 3, 2026
8:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49316
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County dispatch reports numerous trees and wires down across southern portion of Kent County... with Caledonia/Gaines Township hardest hit. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Dutton, MI
UNK mph
May 18, 2026
6:33 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49316
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Caledonia, MI
UNK mph
Apr 19, 2026
5:22 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49316
Allegan County · 41,238 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3 mile path of scattered damage. Roof and tree damage consistent with estimated peak winds around 80 mph. Most concentrated damage near 146th Ave and 9th St. No conclusive evidence of lofted debris.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Moline, MI
UNK mph
May 16, 2025
2:49 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49316
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Shingles off of gazebo.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Caledonia, MI
UNK mph
May 16, 2025
2:47 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49316
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees snapped and uprooted in Caledonia. WOODTV report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Caledonia, MI
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2025
9:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49316
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reports significant tree damage... a flattened barn... and debris spread. Delayed report.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Dutton, MI
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2024
10:58 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49316
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1 foot diameter tree and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Cutlerville, MI
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2024
10:44 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49316
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 10 to 12 inch diameter tree down in road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Cutlerville, MI
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
8:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49316
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several 3 inch branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Caledonia, MI
UNK mph
May 26, 2024
8:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49316
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large tree limbs down in Caledonia. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Caledonia, MI
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
8:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49316
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Apple tree section >1 foot diameter snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Caledonia, MI
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2021
2:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49316
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL UPROOTED TREES AT KRAFT AVE SE & 76TH ST SE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Caledonia, MI
UNK mph
Mar 14, 2019
9:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49316
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON 100TH STREET A FEW MILES EAST OF CALEDONIA. RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Caledonia, MI
UNK mph
Jul 7, 2017
7:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49316
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ACROSS KENT COUNTY. SOME TREES ON HOMES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Caledonia, MI
60 mph
Jul 18, 2010
4:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 49316
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter reported that several power lines were blown down in Caledonia.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Caledonia, 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 49316

5 reports
UNK category
Jun 14, 2026
1:31 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 49316
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: This EF-0 tornado had maximum estimated winds of 85 mph and a path of around 4.25 miles. Extensive tree damage occurred along this path with the Saskatoon Golf Club seeing the most significant tree damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 ESE Caledonia, MI
UNK category
May 17, 2025
2:51 AM UTC
Tornado report for ZIP 49316
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado developed just east of the Thornapple River northeast of Caledonia. There it tracked northeast with the peak damage near Campbell Lake where houses sustained roof damage. The track continued northeast crossing I-96 around Hastings Road before ending just south of Saranac. The tornado began in Kent County and ended in Ionia County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 E Caledonia, MI
EF0 category
Jul 18, 2010
3:08 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 49316
Allegan County · 41,238 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado resulted in damage to a house approximately 5 miles to the northeast of Wayland. The roof of the home sustained damage with shingles removed and scattered northeast. A wooden swing set was thrown into the east side of the home. A 2x4 was impaled into a pickup truck door located in the driveway. The tornado traveled northeast into wetlands. Tree branches were snapped and a few trees were uprooted. A barn sustained minor damage and a chicken coop was destroyed. Two homes and a barn had minor shingle loss and one home had a screen door torn from the home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .82 SSE Green Lake, MI
F0 category
Sep 23, 2006
4:45 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 49316
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An F0 tornado touched down about two miles north of Caledonia. It had a damage path of a half a mile in length and 200 feet in width. Top winds were estimated at 70 m.p.h.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Caledonia, MI
F0 category
May 21, 2001
1:52 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 49316
Allegan County · 41,238 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A F0 tornado touched down on Round Lake and moved north across the eastern edge of Green Lake, then ending just north of 108th street. The tornado was a F0, producing maximum estimated wind speeds to 70 m.p.h. It was 50 yards wide and had a path length of 1.5 miles. The tornado passed over dozens of homes, but did not produce any structural damage. At the north end of Round Lake, a wooden dock was lifted out of the water and thrown into an area of trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Green Lake, 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 49316 area census snapshot

People & households
Population26,060
Households9,446
Housing units9,673
Income
Median household income$101,548
$100k+ households55.1%
$150k+ households24.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached7,378
Attached single-family935
Small multifamily305
Large multifamily547
Mobile homes508
Housing mix
Single-family share76.3%
Attached-home share9.7%
Multifamily share8.8%
Mobile-home share5.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied8,450
Renter-occupied996
Vacant units227
Home value & age
Median home value$338,800
Owner homes $300k+62.0%
Owner homes $500k+16.6%
Owner homes $750k+6.1%
Median year built1998
Older-home share24.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,353
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 49316 have on record?

Our records show 4 hail, 18 wind, and 5 tornado reports in and near ZIP 49316, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 3, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 49316?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 49316 is 2.00″. It was reported near Caledonia, MI on April 30, 1962.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 49316 — 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 49316 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 49316 — 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 49316 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 49316 — 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 49316 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 49316 — 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 49316, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 49316, 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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