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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Kent County, MI
Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Kent County, MI from March 6, 1956 through July 3, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.
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Hail Reports
145
Wind Reports
443
Tornado Reports
45
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm ReportsCoverage Kent County, MI · 1956–presentUpdated Daily · last Jul 3, 2026
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 W Greenville, MI
1.00″hail
Jun 16, 2026 8:14 PM UTC
Hail report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 SSE Cedar Springs, MI
1.00″hail
Jun 16, 2026 8:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Rockford, MI
1.00″hail
Mar 11, 2026 1:44 AM UTC
Hail report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: East Grand Rapids, MI
1.00″hail
Mar 11, 2026 1:36 AM UTC
Hail report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 SW East Grand Rapids, MI
1.00″hail
Aug 27, 2024 7:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-sized hail reported by a trained spotter near intersection of Jupiter and Coit. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Belmont, MI
1.50″hail
Jun 20, 2024 7:29 PM UTC
Hail report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 S Cedar Springs, MI
1.00″hail
Apr 23, 2024 11:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ONE INCH DIAMETER HAIL REPORTED TWO MILES WEST SOUTHWEST OF CANNONSBURG.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WSW Cannonsburg, MI
1.00″hail
Nov 6, 2023 2:48 PM UTC
Hail report for Kent County, 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 Kent County, 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 Kent County, 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 Kent County, 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
1.00″hail
Sep 13, 2021 4:23 PM UTC
Hail report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Dutton, MI
1.25″hail
Aug 29, 2020 1:48 AM UTC
Hail report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HALF DOLLAR SIZED HAIL REPORTED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIE ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW Cedar Springs, MI
1.00″hail
Apr 8, 2020 12:26 AM UTC
Hail report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSW Comstock Park, MI
1.00″hail
Apr 7, 2020 11:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Walker, MI
1.75″hail
Aug 29, 2019 11:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kent City, MI
1.00″hail
Apr 26, 2016 12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Comstock Park, MI
1.00″hail
Apr 26, 2016 12:42 AM UTC
Hail report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: REPORTED AT KENOWA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL. RELAYED BY BROADCAST MEDIA. COURTESY OF WZZM-TV. TIME ESTIMATE BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 N Walker, MI
1.75″hail
Jun 18, 2014 8:07 AM EST-5
Hail report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: There were numerous reports of hail over an inch in diameter across southern Kent county, and hail up to one and three quarters inch in diameter was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.05 SW Grandville Arpt, MI
1.50″hail
Apr 29, 2014 3:49 PM EST-5
Hail report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An inch to inch and a half diameter hail was reported in and near Sparta.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SE Sparta, MI
1.00″hail
Jun 17, 2013 6:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported one inch diameter hail at 20 Mile road and Red Pine drive.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4.09 NE Kent City, MI
1.00″hail
May 20, 2013 2:24 PM EST-5
Hail report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The broadcast media relayed an estimated one inch diameter hail report just northeast of Cascade.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.13 NNE Cascade, MI
1.25″hail
May 3, 2012 4:20 PM EST-5
Hail report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported one and a quarter inch diameter hail near East Paris road in Kentwood.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.67 ESE East Paris, MI
1.00″hail
Mar 16, 2012 7:12 PM EST-5
Hail report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported quarter size diameter hail at Spring Hill Suites near the Gerald R. Ford airport in Grand Rapids which was corroborated with a couple of additional reports of large hail in that area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.14 WSW Cascade, MI
0.75″hail
Mar 12, 2012 5:31 PM EST-5
Hail report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The public reported three quarters inch diameter hail with a strong thunderstorm just northeast of downtown Grand Rapids.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 NE Grand Rapids, MI
1.00″hail
Jul 1, 2011 12:54 PM EST-5
Hail report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An NWS employee reported one inch diameter in Grandville.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SW Beverly, MI
1.50″hail
Apr 26, 2011 6:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter fell in a half mile wide swath beginning southwest of Cutlerville and continuing northeast through Ada. Some of the largest hail was observed at the Grand Rapids Weather Forecast Office. The swath was estimated based on the correlation of multiple spotter reports with maximum estimated hail size, NSSL hail swath track algorithm, and 0.5 degree reflectivity products form WFO-GRR WSR88D.
NWS Hail Report Location: .25 NE Herps, MI
1.75″hail
Apr 26, 2011 4:45 PM EST-5
Hail report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter fell in a one mile wide swath from Jamestown in extreme northeast Ottawa County through Kentwood and East Grand Rapids. The swath continued northeast towards Belding in northwest Ionia County. The swath was estimated based on the correlation of multiple spotter reports with maximum estimated hail size, NSSL hail swath track algorithm, and 0.5 degree reflectivity products form WFO-GRR WSR88D.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.27 NW North Dorr, MI
0.75″hail
Apr 19, 2011 9:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter near Jenison reported hail around 0.75 inch in diameter. Several other reports from the area indicate hails sizes of 0.25 to 0.50 inches.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Jennison, 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.
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
UNKmph
Jun 12, 2026 1:32 AM UTC
Wind report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of trees down in the area and to the east. Time estimated with radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Caledonia, MI
UNKmph
Jun 12, 2026 1:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Belmont, MI
UNKmph
Jun 10, 2026 11:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of downed wires across Grand Rapids.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Grand Rapids, MI
UNKmph
Jun 10, 2026 11:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 15 to 20 reports of trees and wires down through Southeast and southwest Grand Rapids.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW East Grand Rapids, MI
UNKmph
May 18, 2026 7:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One foot healthy diameter tree down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Rockford, MI
UNKmph
May 18, 2026 6:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees down by 11 Mile Rd and Young Ave. Time approximate.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 E Rockford, MI
81mph
May 18, 2026 6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet recorded gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Kentwood, MI
75mph
May 18, 2026 6:42 PM UTC
Wind report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gerald R Ford International Airport ASOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Cascade, MI
UNKmph
May 18, 2026 6:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County dispatch reports numerous trees and wires down across the county. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Grand Rapids, MI
UNKmph
May 18, 2026 6:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Caledonia, MI
UNKmph
May 18, 2026 6:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees uprooted.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Byron Center, MI
60mph
Apr 15, 2026 3:11 AM UTC
Wind report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W East Grand Rapids, MI
UNKmph
Apr 15, 2026 3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree on house in the Alto area. Time and location approximate.
NWS Wind Report Location: Alto, MI
UNKmph
Apr 15, 2026 2:58 AM UTC
Wind report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A surge of thunderstorm winds occurred from the Grand Rapids airport southeast through the Whitneyville area... where a large tree fell on a house... doing extensive damage. Time estimated from radar and the Grand Rapids ASOS... where a peak wind gust of 81 mph was measured. Tree damage in the Whitneyville area indicated winds between 70 and 80 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Alaska, MI
81mph
Apr 15, 2026 2:57 AM UTC
Wind report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KGRR Gerald R Ford Intl.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Cascade, MI
80mph
Apr 15, 2026 2:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gust at the Gerald R Ford International Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Cascade, MI
61mph
Apr 15, 2026 2:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SW Comstock Park, MI
UNKmph
Mar 12, 2026 1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few shallow uproots and snapped rotten trees in the area. Power outages affecting west of Byron Center per electric company.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Byron Center, MI
UNKmph
Sep 21, 2025 12:39 AM UTC
Wind report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires down on road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Cutlerville, MI
UNKmph
Aug 12, 2025 7:56 PM UTC
Wind report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Fire Dept. reports several trees down that took down wires on the southeast side of Grand Rapids.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Grand Rapids, MI
UNKmph
Jun 9, 2025 8:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down near 15 mile & Ritchie. Time estimated via radar. Delayed Report.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSE Cedar Springs, MI
61mph
May 16, 2025 2:56 AM UTC
Wind report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gerald R Ford International.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Cascade, MI
UNKmph
May 16, 2025 2:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Alto, MI
UNKmph
May 16, 2025 2:49 AM UTC
Wind report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Shingles off of gazebo.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Caledonia, MI
UNKmph
May 16, 2025 2:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branch on house... 60th and Kalamazoo. Some damage to siding. WOODTV report. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ENE Cutlerville, MI
UNKmph
May 16, 2025 2:47 AM UTC
Wind report for Kent County, MI
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
UNKmph
May 16, 2025 2:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree fell on a vehicle. WOODTV report. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: Grand Rapids, MI
UNKmph
May 16, 2025 2:22 AM UTC
Wind report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree snapped at the base and landed on a building... damaging a deck.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Cutlerville, MI
61mph
Mar 30, 2025 10:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station MC151 US-131 Mile Marker 104.7.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Cedar Springs, 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 Kent County
30 reports
UNKcategory
Jun 14, 2026 1:31 AM UTC
Tornado report for Kent County, MI
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
UNKcategory
May 17, 2025 2:51 AM UTC
Tornado report for Kent County, MI
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
UNKcategory
Mar 30, 2025 10:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0. 2.4 mile path on the northwest flank of a wind surge. Damage to trees and roofs. Sheet metal carried 0.4 miles. One farm outbuilding collapsed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 S Grattan, MI
UNKcategory
Mar 30, 2025 10:00 PM UTC
Tornado report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0. Multiple trees uprooted and snapped along a 5 mile path. Center pivot irrigation system tipped.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Rockford, MI
UNKcategory
Mar 30, 2025 9:58 PM UTC
Tornado report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1. Damage path 1.6 miles and duration 2 minutes. High percentage of hardwood trees in a wooded area uprooted NNW and NE in convergent pattern and several healthy trunks were snapped or stubbed.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 N Kent City, MI
UNKcategory
Mar 30, 2025 9:42 PM UTC
Tornado report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF0 with winds up to 80 mph. Tornado path was 4.2 miles and ended at lat/lon 42.814/-85.575.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 WNW Comstock Park, MI
UNKcategory
Jun 26, 2021 8:23 PM UTC
Tornado report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-0 WITH PATH LENGTH 0.6 MILES. TREES AND LIMBS WERE SNAPPED FROM BENNETT ST AND CUMBERLAND AVE TO VERGENNES ST EAST OF CUMBERLAND AVE.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 WNW Lowell, MI
UNKcategory
Apr 10, 2021 8:19 PM UTC
Tornado report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A VERY SMALL... BRIEF... AND WEAK TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN THE PRESERVATION LAKES SUBDIVISION IN SOUTHERN KENT COUNTY... CAUSING DAMAGE TO 6 TO 12 HOMES. PATH LENGTH WAS ABOUT 1/2 MILE... WIDTH 65 YARDS... AND IT WAS ON THE GROUND FOR ONLY ABOUT ONE MINUTE. THE MOST NOTABLE DAMAGE WAS A SMALL PORTION OF A ROOF TORN OFF ONE HOME... SOME SIDING STRIPPED OFF TWO HOMES... AND A PARTIALLY PUSHED IN GARAGE DOOR. SECURITY/DOORBELL VIDEO REVEALED THAT OBJECTS WERE LOFTED AND CARRIED THROUGH THE AIR. AT LEAST TWO VEHICLES SUSTAINED DAMAGE FROM BEING STRUCK BY FLYING DEBRIS SUCH AS LAWN CHAIRS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 SSE Cutlerville, MI
UNKcategory
Apr 11, 2017 12:38 AM UTC
Tornado report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF1 TORNADO CONFIRMED FROM DAMAGE SURVEY. PATH LENGTH 5.25 MILES. PATH WIDTH 220 YARDS. PEAK WINDS ESTIMATED AT 90 MPH. DOZENS OF LARGE TREES DOWN AND SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO OUTBUILDINGS.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNW Freeport, MI
UNKcategory
Aug 20, 2016 6:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A BRIEF EF-O TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN KENT COUNTY NEAR PERKINS AVENUE NE BETWEEN LEONARD STREET NE AND KNAPP STREET NE. TREE DAMAGE AND SOME PROPERTY DAMAGE FROM FALLEN TREES OCCURRED AS THE RESULT OF THIS BRIEF TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Grand Rapids, MI
UNKcategory
Aug 20, 2016 6:38 PM UTC
Tornado report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: DEBRIS IN THE AIR NEAR 40TH AND IVANREST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Grandville, MI
UNKcategory
Aug 20, 2016 6:31 PM UTC
Tornado report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREE REPORTED DOWN ON M6... BLOCKING THE RIGHT HAND LANE OF EAST BOUND TRAFFIC.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 NNW Byron Center, MI
EF0category
Jul 14, 2015 12:15 AM EST-5
Tornado report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A NWS storm survey concluded that an EF-0 tornado touched down about a third of a mile southwest of 84th street and Morse Lake Road in Alto. The tornado had a maximum path width of 50 yards and was on the ground for about 2 minutes. Peak wind speeds were estimated at 75 to 85 mph. It caused roof damage to one home and snapped and uprooted several trees. There were no injuries.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.14 WSW Browne Center, MI
EF1category
Jul 6, 2014 9:20 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An NWS storm survey determined that an EF1 tornado developed rapidly near 64th Street and Burlingame Avenue in Byron Center and tracked northeast for 6.25 miles through Wyoming and Kentwood. The tornado, on the ground for about 10 minutes, produced significant damage with estimated wind speeds up to at least 110 mph. Numerous trees, structures, and power lines were downed or damaged along a damage path 300-400 yards wide across southern Kent County. There were six injuries and no fatalities. Sunday night's tornado was the first EF-1 in Kent County since May 21, 2001.
NWS Tornado Report Location: N Grand Rapids South K, MI
F0category
Sep 23, 2006 4:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Kent County, MI
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
F0category
Aug 13, 2002 8:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Rockford, MI
F0category
May 21, 2001 2:50 PM EST
Tornado report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A F0 tornado touched down very briefly between Alpine avenue and 4 mile road. The tornado was 50 yards wide and had a path length of only a tenth of a mile. Maximum estimated wind speeds of 65 m.p.h. caused some tree damage, and also roof damage to an apartment complex and a supermarket.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Alpine, MI
F0category
May 21, 2001 2:40 PM EST
Tornado report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A F0 tornado with maximum estimated wind speeds to 50 m.p.h. produced tree damage and knocked down a cinder block wall. The tornado had a path length of only a tenth of a mile, and a width of 50 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Plainfield Hgts, MI
F1category
May 21, 2001 2:29 PM EST
Tornado report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down near the intersection of I-96 and Leonard streets. It was classified as a F1 tornado, producing maximum estimated wind speeds of 80 m.p.h. It had a path length of only a quarter of a mile, with a width of 50 yards. Roof damage was incurred to an apartment complex, and there was also some tree damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Comstock Park, MI
F0category
May 21, 2001 1:35 PM EST
Tornado report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A F0 tornado touched down just south of Carlton Park Drive and moved north, ending just north of Chicago Drive. The tornado produced some tree damage and siding was peeled back on one home. The tornado produced maximum estimated wind speeds to 70 m.p.h., with a 0.6 mile path length and path width of 50 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Grandville, MI
F1category
Aug 19, 1996 4:40 PM EST
Tornado report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 E Rockford, MI
F1category
Jun 17, 1992 3:00 PM EST
Tornado report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F0category
Jul 7, 1991 5:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F1category
Sep 14, 1990 8:27 AM EST
Tornado report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F1category
Sep 14, 1990 8:11 AM EST
Tornado report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F1category
Sep 6, 1989 1:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F1category
Sep 6, 1989 1:17 PM EST
Tornado report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F1category
Jul 9, 1987 10:35 AM EST
Tornado report for Kent County, MI
Kent County · 174,658 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F0category
Jul 24, 1979 5:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Kent County, 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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Not sure if hail may have affected your home in Kent County? Ask a local pro for a Remote Hail Inspection. They can review hail activity for your property and help you decide whether an in-person roof or exterior inspection makes sense.
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Kent County have on record?
Our records show 145 hail, 443 wind, and 45 tornado reports in Kent County, 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 Kent County?
The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Kent County is 4.00″. It was reported near Cannon Township, MI on August 1, 1993.
A storm report showed up near my home in Kent County — 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 Kent County and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.
I am buying a home in Kent County — 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 Kent County address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.
I am selling a home in Kent County — 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 Kent County address?
Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in Kent County — 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 Kent County, MI, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in Kent County, 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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