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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 49431

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 49431 from August 15, 1966 through September 7, 2021, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 49431 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
14
Wind Reports
37
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 49431 · 1966–present Updated  Daily · last Sep 7, 2021

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 49431

14 reports
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2.00″ hail
Sep 7, 2021
5:00 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 49431
Mason County · 13,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Ludington, MI
1.25″ hail
Sep 7, 2021
4:58 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 49431
Mason County · 13,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ludington, MI
1.75″ hail
May 3, 2012
12:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 49431
Mason County · 13,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A county official reported hail up to one and three quarters inch in diameter in Scottville.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.11 ESE Ludington, MI
0.75″ hail
May 3, 2012
10:44 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 49431
Mason County · 13,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public estimated three quarters inch hail in Ludington.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Ludington, MI
1.00″ hail
Sep 21, 2010
4:32 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 49431
Mason County · 13,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The fire department reported hail up to one inch in diameter two miles northeast of Summit township.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.26 NE Bass Lake, MI
1.00″ hail
Jun 14, 2008
7:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 49431
Mason County · 13,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch diameter hail was measured near the twin bridges at Hamlin Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 SSE Hamlin Lake, MI
0.75″ hail
Oct 3, 2006
11:51 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 49431
Mason County · 13,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Three quarters inch diameter hail was reported at Ludington State Park.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 NNW Hamlin Lake, MI
0.75″ hail
Mar 30, 2005
8:05 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 49431
Mason County · 13,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported three quarters inch diameter hail three miles north of Ludington.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ludington, MI
1.00″ hail
Apr 18, 2002
10:45 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 49431
Mason County · 13,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ludington, MI
1.00″ hail
Sep 26, 1998
3:15 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 49431
Mason County · 13,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 inch hail produced by Supercell moving east at 35 mph.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ludington, MI
0.75″ hail
May 19, 1996
2:15 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 49431
Mason County · 13,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Mason Co Airport, MI
1.00″ hail
Jul 7, 1991
4:20 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 49431
Mason County · 13,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MI
1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 1991
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 49431
Mason County · 13,098 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MI
1.75″ hail
Jun 29, 1969
4:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 49431
Mason 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 49431

37 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 24, 2021
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49431
Mason County · 13,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL DOWNED TREES ON US-31 SHOULDER NEAR PERE MARQUETTE EXIT. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Ludington, MI
UNK mph
Aug 14, 2021
2:11 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49431
Mason County · 13,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE UPROOTED AND FELL ONTO FOSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. POWER OUT ACROSS MUCH OF LUDINGTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ludington, MI
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2021
2:07 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49431
Mason County · 13,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS PHOTOS OF LARGE LIMBS DOWN AND SNAPPED TREES. RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Pentwater, MI
60 mph
Jun 18, 2021
9:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49431
Mason County · 13,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION 45024 5 W LUDINGTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Ludington, MI
UNK mph
Nov 11, 2020
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49431
Mason County · 13,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BLOCKING JEBAVY ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Ludington, MI
63 mph
Aug 26, 2020
8:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49431
Mason County · 13,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION 45024 5 W LUDINGTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 W Ludington, MI
58 mph
Jul 20, 2019
4:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49431
Mason County · 13,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MEASURED BY HAND HELD ANEMOMETER. REPORT VIA TWITTER.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ludington, MI
UNK mph
Jun 1, 2019
3:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49431
Mason County · 13,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BETWEEN 11 AND 11:30 AM JUNE 1ST... STRONG WINDS WENT THROUGH MASON COUNTY DOWNING LARGE TREE BRANCHES AND UPROOTING SEVERAL TREES. THE MOST CONCENTRATED DAMAGE WAS REPORTED NEAR STEARNS PARK BEACH IN LUDINGTON AND IN HAMLIN TOWNSHIP EASTWARD ALONG HIGHWAY 10 WITHIN A 3-4 MILE NORTH TO SOUTH SWATH. A 48 KNOT -- 55 MPH -- WIND GUST WAS MEASURED AT 11:20 AM AT BIG SABLE POINT AS THE THUNDERSTORMS MOVED THROUGH. ADDITIONALLY... A 1.5 FOOT WATER RISE WAS OBSERVED AT THE LUDINGTON NOS GAUGE 1.5 MILES INLAND AS THE THUNDERSTORMS CAME THROUGH... WITH MINOR FLOODING REPORTED ALONG FERRY STREET IN DOWNTOWN LUDINGTON.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Ludington, MI
80 mph
Aug 28, 2018
11:00 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49431
Mason County · 13,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY TEAM FOUND A ~20 MILE SWATH OF 70 - 80 MPH WINDS WHICH CAUSED EXTENSIVE TREE DAMAGE. THE DAMAGE STARTED AT TAMARACK PARK AND CONTINUED SOUTHEAST TO LONG LAKE AND EMERSON. POWER POLES WERE DESTROYED ALONG MAPLE ROAD LOCATED BETWEEN THE LAKES. THE SWATH OF TREE DAMAGE CROSSED US-10 BY EMERSON LAKE AND EXTENDED AN UNKNOWN DISTANCE TO THE EAST-SOUTHEAST ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF US-10. START TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 N Ludington, MI
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2018
5:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49431
Mason County · 13,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. LUDINGTON DAILY NEWS REPORTS A PROPERTY OWNER HAD SEVERAL TREES DOWN ON THEIR PROPERTY... ONE WHICH FELL ON THEIR CAR. TIME IS RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Ludington, MI
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2018
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49431
Mason County · 13,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: COUNTY DISPATCH REPORTED TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN IN MULTIPLE LOCATIONS IN MASON COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ludington, MI
60 mph
Oct 15, 2015
5:30 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 49431
Mason County · 13,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An isolated severe thunderstorm near Ludington produced wind gusts estimated at around 60 mph that brought down some scattered trees and power lines. Seven eighths inch diameter hail was also reported in Ludington.
NWS Wind Report Location: .85 NE Ludington, MI
81 mph
Apr 12, 2014
6:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 49431
Mason County · 13,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were blown down and buildings and homes were damaged in Summit and Riverton townships.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.13 NNE Bass Lake, MI
60 mph
Sep 17, 2012
4:12 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 49431
Mason County · 13,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An isolated severe thunderstorm brought down a couple of trees about four miles south of Ludington. One tree came down at Lakeshore Drive near the Ludington pumped storage plant and another tree came down in Riverton township.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.18 S Ludington, MI
69 mph
Aug 2, 2012
4:40 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 49431
Mason County · 13,098 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The Ludington daily news reported numerous trees down in Ludington State Park that caused damage to camper trailers, vehicles and a park building.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.58 WNW Hamlin Lake, 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 49431

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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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 49431 area census snapshot

People & households
Population17,027
Households7,465
Housing units9,959
Income
Median household income$63,313
$100k+ households36.8%
$150k+ households13.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached6,887
Attached single-family232
Small multifamily976
Large multifamily973
Mobile homes884
Housing mix
Single-family share69.2%
Attached-home share2.3%
Multifamily share19.6%
Mobile-home share8.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied5,396
Renter-occupied2,069
Vacant units2,494
Home value & age
Median home value$218,600
Owner homes $300k+28.5%
Owner homes $500k+7.8%
Owner homes $750k+2.6%
Median year built1975
Older-home share55.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars6,933
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 49431 have on record?

Our records show 14 hail, 37 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near ZIP 49431, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on September 7, 2021.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 49431?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 49431 is 2.00″. It was reported near Ludington, MI on September 7, 2021.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 49431 — 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 49431 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 49431 — 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 49431 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 49431 — 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 49431 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 49431 — 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 49431, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 49431, 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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