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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Dowagiac, MI

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Dowagiac, MI from April 30, 1960 through June 16, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 49047 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
61
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Dowagiac, MI · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 16, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Dowagiac, MI

17 reports
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1.25″ hail
Jun 16, 2026
10:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Pokagon, MI
2.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2026
10:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 1 NNE Pokagon.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Pokagon, MI
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2026
10:43 PM UTC
Hail report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Pokagon, MI
2.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2026
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NNE Pokagon, MI
1.00″ hail
Sep 21, 2025
11:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Dowagiac, MI
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2024
9:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Dewey Lake, MI
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2024
9:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Corrects previous hail report from 1 N Dewey Lake. Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Dewey Lake, MI
1.75″ hail
Jun 20, 2021
11:18 PM UTC
Hail report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED BY WSBT. ON WEST SIDE OF MAGICIAN LAKE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Dewey Lake, MI
1.25″ hail
Jul 17, 2015
8:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 W Dowagiac, MI
0.88″ hail
Jul 17, 2015
8:39 PM EST-5
Hail report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 W Dowagiac, MI
0.75″ hail
Jun 25, 2013
4:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 W Dowagiac, MI
0.75″ hail
May 3, 2012
10:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.24 NW Red Mill, MI
1.00″ hail
Apr 26, 2011
5:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported quarter size hail falling in bursts. The hail was covering the ground in spots.
NWS Hail Report Location: .51 W Dowagiac, MI
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 1991
5:45 PM CST
Hail report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MI
1.75″ hail
Jun 26, 1989
3:35 PM CST
Hail report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 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 Dowagiac, MI

30 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 29, 2022
7:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LOTS OF BRANCHES DOWN IN THE CITY OF DOWAGIAC WITH POWER LINES DOWN IN THE STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dowagiac, MI
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2022
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREE LIMBS DOWN NEAR THE TWIN LAKES AREA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Dowagiac, MI
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2022
8:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 FATAL *** LARGE TREE LIMB ONTO VEHICLE ON PEAVINE ST. NEAR CALIFORNIA RD. VEHICLE THEN COLLIDED WITH A TREE. 17 YEAR-OLD MALE DRIVER PRONOUNCED DEAD AT THE SCENE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Pokagon, MI
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2021
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 6 TREES DOWNED ACROSS ROADWAY. 2 REPORTS OF POWER LINES DOWNED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Magician Lake, MI
UNK mph
Jun 27, 2021
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWNED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Magician Lake, MI
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2021
5:43 AM UTC
Wind report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE LIMBS 10 TO 12 INCH DIAMETER DOWN ON HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Dowagiac, MI
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2021
5:41 AM UTC
Wind report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 3-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; POWER POLES BROKEN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Dewey Lake, MI
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2021
5:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 4 TO 6 INCH DIAMETER BRANCHES DOWN. POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Magician Lake, MI
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2021
5:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWNED ACROSS NORTHERN PART OF COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Indian Lake, MI
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2020
4:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF SEVERAL TREES DOWNED NEAR INDIAN LAKE. DELAYED REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Indian Lake, MI
UNK mph
Mar 14, 2019
8:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 E MARCELLUS. MULTIPLE TREES BLOWN DOWN EAST OF DOWAGIAC ALONG MARCELLUS HIGHWAY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Dowagiac, MI
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2018
7:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIRES DOWN AND ARCING. PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
NWS Wind Report Location: Dowagiac, MI
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2018
7:52 PM UTC
Wind report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN IN THE ROAD. WILBUR HILL RD AND PEAVINE ST. NO INFORMATION ON SIZE/HEALTH OF THE TREE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Dowagiac, MI
UNK mph
Sep 3, 2018
7:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIRES DOWN AND ARCING. ALLEN ROAD AND HAMPSHIRE STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Pokagon, MI
UNK mph
Aug 2, 2018
9:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 1 TO 3 INCH LIMBS DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Sumnerville, 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 Dowagiac, MI

6 reports
UNK category
May 7, 2024
9:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Time estimated by radar. Facebook photo shows two center pivots flipped and damaged. At the intersection of Atwood Road and Gage Street.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NE Dowagiac, MI
UNK category
May 7, 2024
9:15 PM UTC
Tornado report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Photos on Facebook show heavy tree damage near Twin Lakes... just northeast of Dowagiac. Numerous trees of varying sizes snapped or uprooted. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 NE Dowagiac, MI
UNK category
May 7, 2024
9:11 PM UTC
Tornado report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado with maximum wind speeds of 95 mph occurred in the early evening of May 7th in Cass County... MI. The tornado touched down in a field just north of the Dowagiac Municipal Airport. The tornado did damage to trees along Middle Crossing Rd... even uprooting a few large trees onto homes in the area. The tornado continued northeast... where a power pole was snapped and a few center pivots were flipped in a field adjacent to the Amtrak railroad near the intersection of Gage Street and Atwood Road. The tornado reached its maximum width in the Twin Lakes area... where extensive damage to trees was noted on all sides of both lakes. Hundreds of trees of varying sizes were snapped and uprooted in Twin Lakes. The tornado continued northeast... snapping trees on Dewey Lake Street. Additional damage to a barn was noted on Wickett Road. The tornado dissipated near the Cass/Van Buren County line.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 NW Dowagiac, MI
UNK category
Mar 2, 2017
1:58 AM UTC
Tornado report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1 TORNADO CONFIRMED.TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN FIELD SOUTHWEST OF DOWAGIAC AND TRACKED ACROSS SOUTH SIDE OF TOWN. TWO MOBILE HOMES DESTROYED ALONG WITH WIDESPREAD TREE DAMAGE... AND ADDITIONAL MINOR DAMAGE TO A HOUSE. ESTIMATED PEAK WINDS OF 105 MPH... PATH LENGTH 5 MILES... PATH WIDTH OF 100 YARDS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Pokagon, MI
EF2 category
Jun 5, 2010
10:59 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: After leaving behind a swath of microburst winds, the storm intensified with a tornado touching down about a half mile southwest of Southwestern Michigan College, near Dowagiac. The circulation initially impacted the Pokagon subdivision with numerous homes suffering varying degrees of damage (DI: FR12 DOD: 4). The circulation continued east-southeast through mainly open and wooded areas, severely damaging numerous trees. The most extensive tree damage occurred near Michigan 62, west of Twin Lake Road where a 600 yard wide area of trees suffered extensive damage. The circulation was likely embedded within a much larger area of rear flank downdraft winds. The circulation then turned more southeast and hit a cemetery on Michigan 62, south of Cass Street. The circulation quickly dissipated after this point. Maximum winds are estimated at around 115 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.31 SSE Dowagiac, MI
F2 category
Jul 13, 1992
8:14 PM CST
Tornado report for Dowagiac, MI
Cass County · 21,418 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 · City

Dowagiac, MI area census snapshot

People & households
Population5,677
Households2,638
Housing units3,026
Income
Median household income$38,433
$100k+ households21.7%
$150k+ households10.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,946
Attached single-family79
Small multifamily723
Large multifamily264
Mobile homes14
Housing mix
Single-family share64.3%
Attached-home share2.6%
Multifamily share32.6%
Mobile-home share0.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,327
Renter-occupied1,311
Vacant units388
Home value & age
Median home value$110,300
Owner homes $300k+0.9%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1952
Older-home share79.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars2,328
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 17 hail, 61 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Dowagiac, MI, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 16, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Dowagiac?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Dowagiac, MI is 2.00″. It was reported near Pokagon, MI on June 16, 2026.

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

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

I am selling a home in Dowagiac — 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 Dowagiac address?

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