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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Westwood, MI from July 27, 1973 through May 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
8
Wind Reports
15
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Westwood, MI · 1973–present Updated  Daily · last May 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Westwood, MI

8 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 1, 2023
12:19 AM UTC
Hail report for Westwood, MI
Kalamazoo County · 73,384 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alamo, MI
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2020
1:17 AM UTC
Hail report for Westwood, MI
Kalamazoo County · 73,384 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. TWO PHOTOS FROM OSHTEMO TWP VIA SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Westwood, MI
1.00″ hail
Jul 21, 2013
8:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for Westwood, MI
Kalamazoo County · 73,384 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter in northern Kalamazoo county reported one inch diameter hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Blownell, MI
1.00″ hail
May 7, 2004
3:45 AM EST
Hail report for Westwood, MI
Kalamazoo County · 73,384 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An early morning severe thunderstorm produced one inch diameter hail in Oshtemo.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oshtemo, MI
0.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2001
1:21 AM EST
Hail report for Westwood, MI
Kalamazoo County · 73,384 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alamo, MI
1.50″ hail
May 31, 1998
4:13 AM EST
Hail report for Westwood, MI
Kalamazoo County · 73,384 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Oshtemo, MI
1.00″ hail
Mar 27, 1991
6:10 PM CST
Hail report for Westwood, MI
Kalamazoo County · 73,384 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MI
1.75″ hail
May 30, 1985
10:45 PM CST
Hail report for Westwood, MI
Kalamazoo County · 73,384 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 Westwood, MI

15 reports
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UNK mph
May 18, 2026
6:12 PM UTC
Wind report for Westwood, MI
Kalamazoo County · 73,384 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple large healthy trees down. Time approximate.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Westwood, MI
UNK mph
Jun 24, 2025
9:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Westwood, MI
Kalamazoo County · 73,384 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed Report. Time estimated via radar. Social media report of tree blocking E Ave near 12th St.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Cooper, MI
UNK mph
May 16, 2025
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Westwood, MI
Kalamazoo County · 73,384 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Public report of trees down across Red Arrow Highway near S 1st Street close to the Van Buren/Kalamazoo County line.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Mattawan, MI
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2025
9:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Westwood, MI
Kalamazoo County · 73,384 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Minor roof damage as storms went through.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Oshtemo, MI
UNK mph
Mar 30, 2025
9:29 PM UTC
Wind report for Westwood, MI
Kalamazoo County · 73,384 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed Report... Photos of gas station canopy blown over.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Westwood, MI
UNK mph
Jun 9, 2020
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Westwood, MI
Kalamazoo County · 73,384 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alamo, MI
70 mph
Nov 17, 2013
3:42 PM EST-5
Wind report for Westwood, MI
Kalamazoo County · 73,384 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter estimated wind gusts up to 70 mph in Alamo. Several trees and power lines were blown down in and around Kalamazoo.
NWS Wind Report Location: .86 NW Alamo, MI
60 mph
Jun 12, 2013
10:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for Westwood, MI
Kalamazoo County · 73,384 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated wind gusts of 60 mph snapped several power poles and blew down a tree onto an elementary school near the intersection of Woodward and North Avenues.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.72 SW Westwood, MI
60 mph
Jun 12, 2013
10:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for Westwood, MI
Kalamazoo County · 73,384 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A garage that was under construction was blown down in Alamo.
NWS Wind Report Location: .86 NW Alamo, MI
69 mph
Jul 2, 2008
4:55 PM EST-5
Wind report for Westwood, MI
Kalamazoo County · 73,384 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A trained spotter reported that trees were blown down and a roof was blown off of a home at 15th Street and 102nd Avenue.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.6 NNE Alamo, MI
60 mph
Oct 18, 2007
8:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for Westwood, MI
Kalamazoo County · 73,384 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were blown down by wind gusts estimated at 60 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.47 SSW Westwood, MI
UNK mph
Jun 18, 1998
10:55 PM EST
Wind report for Westwood, MI
Kalamazoo County · 73,384 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines downed in Oshtemo.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oshtemo, MI
UNK mph
Jul 14, 1997
5:09 PM EST
Wind report for Westwood, MI
Kalamazoo County · 73,384 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees downed in Oshtemo Township.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oshtemo, MI
UNK mph
Aug 14, 1996
7:16 PM EST
Wind report for Westwood, MI
Kalamazoo County · 73,384 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alamo, MI
UNK mph
Aug 14, 1996
6:52 PM EST
Wind report for Westwood, MI
Kalamazoo County · 73,384 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Oshtemo, 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 Westwood, MI

4 reports
EF1 category
Jun 19, 2009
8:53 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Westwood, MI
Kalamazoo County · 73,384 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Several trees and large branches were broken where the tornado touched down. Structural damage was found near the intersection of 1st Street and Ab Avenue. This was the most significant damage. A roof was torn off of a 30x30 square foot outbuilding resulting in the failure of two walls. A nearby house received around 20% shingle loss and soffit damage. Numerous large trees were found across 1st Street. Approximately one-half mile east of the intersection of 1st Street and Ab Avenue, about 35% of trees were snapped or uprooted with numerous branches down in a forested area. Several utility wires were also down. Scattered tree and large branches were torn down near where the tornado lifted off of the ground.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4.34 NW Alamo, MI
EF0 category
Sep 13, 2008
3:40 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Westwood, MI
Kalamazoo County · 73,384 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado broke tree limbs and knocked down trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.51 WSW Miller Corner, MI
F3 category
May 13, 1980
1:58 PM CST
Tornado report for Westwood, MI
Kalamazoo County · 73,384 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F0 category
Jul 27, 1973
8:05 PM CST
Tornado report for Westwood, MI
Kalamazoo County · 73,384 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

Westwood, MI area census snapshot

People & households
Population8,968
Households4,540
Housing units4,981
Income
Median household income$62,408
$100k+ households30.7%
$150k+ households8.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached2,656
Attached single-family202
Small multifamily777
Large multifamily1,294
Mobile homes52
Housing mix
Single-family share53.3%
Attached-home share4.1%
Multifamily share41.6%
Mobile-home share1.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,461
Renter-occupied2,079
Vacant units441
Home value & age
Median home value$187,300
Owner homes $300k+4.1%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1966
Older-home share69.2%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,279
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 8 hail, 15 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near Westwood, MI, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on May 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Westwood?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Westwood, MI is 1.75″. It was reported near Westwood, MI on May 30, 1985.

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

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

I am selling a home in Westwood — 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 Westwood address?

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