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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Lake County, MI

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Lake County, MI from August 15, 1961 through June 8, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 49601 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
21
Wind Reports
54
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Lake County, MI · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 8, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Lake County

21 reports
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1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2026
6:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, MI
Lake County · 9,446 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Luther, MI
1.00″ hail
Mar 31, 2026
3:59 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, MI
Lake County · 9,446 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 E Irons, MI
1.50″ hail
Apr 19, 2025
2:10 AM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, MI
Lake County · 9,446 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 E Irons, MI
2.50″ hail
Sep 7, 2021
5:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Lake County, MI
Lake County · 9,446 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PHOTO OF HAILSTONES... ALONG WITH LIMBS DOWN...VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Baldwin, MI
1.00″ hail
Apr 10, 2011
4:45 AM EST-5
Hail report for Lake County, MI
Lake County · 9,446 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law enforcement near Wolf Lake reported hail the size of a quarter (one inch) in diameter.
NWS Hail Report Location: .85 SE Wolf Lake, MI
1.00″ hail
Jul 16, 2008
4:08 PM EST-5
Hail report for Lake County, MI
Lake County · 9,446 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A county official reported one inch diameter hail at the court house in Baldwin.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Baldwin, MI
0.75″ hail
Jun 8, 2003
4:35 PM EST
Hail report for Lake County, MI
Lake County · 9,446 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Three quarters inch diameter hail was reported three miles south of Baldwin.
NWS Hail Report Location: Baldwin, MI
0.88″ hail
May 11, 2003
12:05 AM EST
Hail report for Lake County, MI
Lake County · 9,446 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Seven eighths inch diameter hail was reported in Bristol.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bristol, MI
0.75″ hail
May 23, 2001
6:15 PM EST
Hail report for Lake County, MI
Lake County · 9,446 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: An isolated severe thunderstorm developed over Baldwin in Lake county, producing three quarters inch hail in the town of Baldwin. Three quarters inch hail was also reported 2 miles west of Baldwin, also in Lake county.
NWS Hail Report Location: Baldwin, MI
1.75″ hail
Aug 9, 2000
4:30 AM EST
Hail report for Lake County, MI
Lake County · 9,446 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Luther, MI
1.00″ hail
May 8, 2000
5:35 PM EST
Hail report for Lake County, MI
Lake County · 9,446 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Baldwin, MI
1.00″ hail
Sep 26, 1998
4:20 AM EST
Hail report for Lake County, MI
Lake County · 9,446 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 3/4" hail produced by supercell moving east.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wolf Lake, MI
1.75″ hail
Mar 30, 1998
3:00 PM EST
Hail report for Lake County, MI
Lake County · 9,446 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A local television station in Cadillac, MI, relayed a spotter report of 1.75 inch diameter hail approximately 3 miles southwest of Baldwin, in Pleasant Plains Township.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 SW Baldwin, MI
1.00″ hail
Mar 30, 1998
2:05 PM EST
Hail report for Lake County, MI
Lake County · 9,446 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The Lake County Sheriff's Department reported hail fell from 2:05 to 2:10 pm EST, ranging in size from one-half to one inch in diameter.
NWS Hail Report Location: Baldwin, MI
0.75″ hail
Jun 30, 1997
4:55 PM EST
Hail report for Lake County, MI
Lake County · 9,446 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chase, 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 Lake County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 8, 2026
4:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, MI
Lake County · 9,446 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered damage along northern and southern shores of Big Star Lake including pontoons flipped in water... other light boats at dock flipped onto sand... sections of poly decking of fixed boat docks missing... and some tree branches down in the area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SW Baldwin, MI
UNK mph
May 16, 2025
2:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, MI
Lake County · 9,446 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down. Time estimated.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Ashton, MI
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2024
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, MI
Lake County · 9,446 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down in the area. Road blocked.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Nirvana, MI
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2024
6:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, MI
Lake County · 9,446 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few fallen trees or large limbs damaging vehicles.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Baldwin, MI
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2024
6:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, MI
Lake County · 9,446 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees or large limbs down near Big Star Lake. Some roads blocked.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 SW Baldwin, MI
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
9:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, MI
Lake County · 9,446 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reports tree limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Nirvana, MI
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, MI
Lake County · 9,446 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reports tree wrapped in power line. and multiple other wire and tree down calls. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Walhalla, MI
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2021
11:53 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, MI
Lake County · 9,446 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON WIRES NEAR U.S. FOREST SERVICE RANGER STATION IN BALDWIN. PEA-SIZED HAIL ALSO OBSERVED. RELAYED VIA WFO APX.
NWS Wind Report Location: Baldwin, MI
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2021
11:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, MI
Lake County · 9,446 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND LIMBS DOWN IN BALDWIN AREA...VIA LAKE COUNTY DISPATCH. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR AND CONSUMERS ENERGY OUTAGE MAP.
NWS Wind Report Location: Baldwin, MI
UNK mph
Nov 11, 2020
1:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, MI
Lake County · 9,446 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE AREAS OF TREES AND WIRES DOWN IN AND AROUND BALDWIN AND IDLEWILD MI.
NWS Wind Report Location: Baldwin, MI
UNK mph
Jun 3, 2020
4:06 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, MI
Lake County · 9,446 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER OUTAGE IN BALDWIN. SCATTERED TREES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Baldwin, MI
UNK mph
May 26, 2020
11:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, MI
Lake County · 9,446 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN IN YATES TOWNSHIP.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Idlewild, MI
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2019
4:42 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, MI
Lake County · 9,446 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ACROSS ALL OF LAKE COUNTY. 3 MILE ROAD IMPASSABLE DUE TO NUMEROUS DOWNED TREES. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 W Luther, MI
70 mph
Aug 28, 2018
11:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, MI
Lake County · 9,446 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMS 60 TO 70 MPH WINDS DOWNED MULTIPLE TREE BRANCHES PRIOR TO THE EF0 TORNADO IN BALDWIN. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Baldwin, MI
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2018
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Lake County, MI
Lake County · 9,446 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL REPORTS OF TREES DOWN OVER WESTERN PORTIONS OF LAKE COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Baldwin, 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 Lake County

4 reports
UNK category
Aug 28, 2018
11:30 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lake County, MI
Lake County · 9,446 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-1 TORNADO WITH ESTIMATED MAX WINDS OF 100 MPH CAUSED TREE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE JUST EAST OF THE VILLAGE OF BALDWIN NEAR IDLEWILD. PATH LENGTH AROUND 1 MILE. MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH OF AROUND 500 YARDS. THIS TORNADO WAS THE SECOND TORNADO PRODUCED FROM THIS STORM AND TOUCHED DOWN JUST UNDER ONE MILE FROM THE END OF THE TRACK OF THE PREVIOUS TORNADO.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SE Baldwin, MI
UNK category
Aug 28, 2018
11:27 PM UTC
Tornado report for Lake County, MI
Lake County · 9,446 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: AN EF-0 TORNADO WITH ESTIMATED MAX WINDS OF 85 MPH CAUSED TREE AND PROPERTY DAMAGE IN THE VILLAGE OF BALDWIN. PATH LENGTH AROUND 1 MILE. MAXIMUM PATH WIDTH AROUND 500 YARDS. A SECOND TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN IN LAKE COUNTY AROUND ONE-MILE TO THE SOUTHEAST OF THE END OF THE TRACK OF THIS TORNADO...NEAR IDLEWILD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 WNW Baldwin, MI
F1 category
Jul 26, 2005
12:35 AM EST
Tornado report for Lake County, MI
Lake County · 9,446 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Baldwin, MI
F1 category
Jun 8, 1985
10:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Lake County, MI
Lake County · 9,446 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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Baldwin, MI 48
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Lake County, MI area census snapshot

People & households
Population12,393
Households4,931
Housing units13,432
Income
Median household income$49,680
$100k+ households24.0%
$150k+ households6.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached9,446
Attached single-family110
Small multifamily172
Large multifamily63
Mobile homes3,624
Housing mix
Single-family share70.3%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share1.8%
Mobile-home share27.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied4,003
Renter-occupied928
Vacant units8,501
Home value & age
Median home value$122,900
Owner homes $300k+12.6%
Owner homes $500k+3.0%
Owner homes $750k+1.1%
Median year built1977
Older-home share56.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars4,559
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Lake County

49601 69
Cadillac, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49304 41
Baldwin, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49677 25
Reed City, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49655 17
Le Roy, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49688 15
Tustin, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49644 12
MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49402 10
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49656 10
Luther, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49309 9
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49623 8
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49642 3
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 21 hail, 54 wind, and 4 tornado reports in Lake County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 8, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Lake County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Lake County is 2.50″. It was reported near Baldwin, MI on September 7, 2021.

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

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

I am selling a home in Lake 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 Lake County address?

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