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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Sand Lake, MI

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Sand Lake, MI from June 9, 1964 through November 6, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 49343 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
11
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Sand Lake, MI · 1964–present Updated  Daily · last Nov 6, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Sand Lake, MI

5 reports
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1.00″ hail
Nov 6, 2023
2:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Sand Lake, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Sand Lake, MI
1.25″ hail
Sep 21, 2022
12:53 PM UTC
Hail report for Sand Lake, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: HALF DOLLAR (1.25 IN.).
NWS Hail Report Location: Sand Lake, MI
1.75″ hail
Sep 21, 2022
12:47 PM UTC
Hail report for Sand Lake, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Sand Lake, MI
1.00″ hail
Sep 21, 2022
12:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Sand Lake, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 INCH HAIL MEASURED AROUND 845 AM NEAR 22 MILE ROAD AND SIMMONS AVE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Sand Lake, MI
0.75″ hail
May 12, 2004
2:45 PM EST
Hail report for Sand Lake, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported three quarters inch diameter hail in Sand Lake.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sand Lake, 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 Sand Lake, MI

11 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 26, 2023
12:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Sand Lake, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple large branches down. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sand Lake, MI
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2021
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Sand Lake, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PHOTO OF 30-INCH-DIAMETER FALLEN TREE AT THE NELSON CEMETERY...VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Sand Lake, MI
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2021
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Sand Lake, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PHOTO OF 26-INCH-DIAMETER TREE ACROSS ROAD...RELAYED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW Trufant, MI
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2020
4:27 PM UTC
Wind report for Sand Lake, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON BARN. A TREE ALSO FELL ON A GARBAGE TRUCK.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Sand Lake, MI
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2020
4:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Sand Lake, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF 18 MILE AND WABASIS. 19 REPORTS ACROSS THE COUNTY OF POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Gowen, MI
81 mph
Apr 12, 2014
4:20 PM EST-5
Wind report for Sand Lake, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trailer and log cabin lost their roofs and a barn suffered heavy damage near Sand Lake where power lines and several trees were blown down. A car dealership suffered severe roof damage in Kent City. Numerous trees and power lines were blown down by straight line wind gusts of up to 75 to 85 mph across northern Kent county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2.13 WNW Sand Lake, MI
60 mph
Oct 18, 2007
7:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for Sand Lake, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Sand Lake, MI
61 mph
Jul 21, 2004
4:32 PM EST
Wind report for Sand Lake, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down across Kent county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Byron Center, MI
UNK mph
May 31, 1998
4:25 AM EST
Wind report for Sand Lake, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Michigan State Police EMD's Damage and Injury Assessment Report indicated $4,336,751 in public damage costs, 53 injuries, 63 homes destroyed, 1196 homes damaged, 15 businesses destroyed, and 173 businesses damaged in Kent County, excluding the City of Grand Rapids (see separate Grand Rapids report). Private damage costs were estimated to be approximately $45.0 Million in the city of Walker alone. No other private damage costs were available from across the county. The storm damage was most severe in the cities of Rockford and Walker. Most city streets within the city limits of Rockford and Walker were left impassable. The city of Walker was closed to the public. Michigan State Police troopers assisted the city of Walker with security and a dawn to dusk curfew was enforced. A team from the Michigan National Guard was sent to the city of Walker to assist in debris removal and cleanup operations. Most of Walker was left without power as the power line infrastructure was destroyed. Damaged and destroyed businesses left 8,403 people unemployed. The Kent County fruitbelt, covering much of the northwest part of the county, received an estimated $20.0 Million in damages due to snapped and uprooted trees. Most damage was done to apple trees, but cherry and peach orchards were also damaged. Kent County declared a local state of emergency (as did the city of Walker) and was granted a Governor's disaster declaration to activate state assistance for the county. On June 24th, President Clinton granted a Major Disaster Declaration for Kent County, making available federal disaster assistance.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sand Lake, MI
UNK mph
Apr 8, 1980
4:10 PM CST
Wind report for Sand Lake, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MI
UNK mph
Jun 9, 1964
9:00 PM CST
Wind report for Sand Lake, MI
Kent County · 174,658 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 Sand Lake, MI

3 reports
F1 category
Sep 14, 1990
8:27 AM EST
Tornado report for Sand Lake, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F1 category
Sep 14, 1990
8:11 AM EST
Tornado report for Sand Lake, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F1 category
Jun 15, 1976
3:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Sand Lake, MI
Kent County · 174,658 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · City

Sand Lake, MI area census snapshot

People & households
Population480
Households219
Housing units222
Income
Median household income$32,083
$100k+ households22.8%
$150k+ households6.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached113
Attached single-family8
Small multifamily17
Large multifamily78
Mobile homes6
Housing mix
Single-family share50.9%
Attached-home share3.6%
Multifamily share42.8%
Mobile-home share2.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied115
Renter-occupied104
Vacant units3
Home value & age
Median home value$152,800
Owner homes $300k+8.7%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1965
Older-home share77.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars196
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 5 hail, 11 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near Sand Lake, MI, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on November 6, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Sand Lake?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Sand Lake, MI is 1.75″. It was reported near Sand Lake, MI on September 21, 2022.

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

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

I am selling a home in Sand Lake — 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 Sand Lake address?

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