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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Mecosta County, MI

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Mecosta County, MI from July 31, 1963 through June 6, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 49337 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
41
Wind Reports
89
Tornado Reports
11
Max Hail Size
2.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Mecosta County, MI · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 6, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Mecosta County

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 17, 2025
12:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Spotter is at M-20 and M-66 in Remus.
NWS Hail Report Location: Remus, MI
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2025
12:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Blanchard, MI
1.25″ hail
May 17, 2025
12:15 AM UTC
Hail report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: North State St at West Ave by the airport.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Big Rapids, MI
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2022
4:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL COVERING UNTRAVELED PORTIONS OF M-66. MOSTLY SMALL HAIL BUT SOME APPROXIMATELY QUARTER SIZE. SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO AND PHOTOS.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Remus, MI
1.00″ hail
May 11, 2022
4:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Mecosta, MI
1.75″ hail
Apr 9, 2020
12:40 AM UTC
Hail report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. PHOTOS OF GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL. POSSIBLY HEN EGG SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Altona, MI
1.75″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
12:36 AM UTC
Hail report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Morley, MI
1.75″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
12:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Morley, MI
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2014
3:04 PM EST-5
Hail report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The media reported one inch diameter hail near Big Rapids.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.41 SE Big Rapids, MI
1.00″ hail
Apr 29, 2014
4:42 PM EST-5
Hail report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A trained spotter reported one inch diameter hail near Mecosta.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 SSE Mecosta Morton Arpt, MI
1.75″ hail
May 20, 2013
1:28 PM EST-5
Hail report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A one and three quarters inch diameter hail report was relayed by WZZM-TV 13 near Rodney.
NWS Hail Report Location: .5 W Rodney, MI
2.75″ hail
Jul 4, 2012
4:33 PM EST-5
Hail report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Law enforcement reported that a severe thunderstorm produced hail that was measured to be up to 2 and three quarters inches in diameter in Remus.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Remus, MI
1.50″ hail
Jun 8, 2011
10:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A report of large hail of 1.5 inches was reported in northern Mecosta County along with a measure wind gust of 43 miles per hour by a trained spotter. Additionally, trees and power lines were reported to be down countywide by the Mecosta County Road Commission, particularly near the Big Rapids area.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.3 ENE Paris, MI
1.75″ hail
Sep 21, 2010
6:55 PM EST-5
Hail report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The fire department reported golf ball sized hail in Morley.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Morley, MI
1.00″ hail
Apr 6, 2010
11:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Broadcast media from Cadillac reported that at least one inch diameter hail was reported in Paris in Mecosta county.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Paris, 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 Mecosta County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 6, 2026
5:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two large trees down on property. Health of trees is unknown.
NWS Wind Report Location: Morley, MI
UNK mph
May 16, 2025
2:44 AM UTC
Wind report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires down in the city of Big Rapids. Pemberton and Elm... Mecosta and Chestnut Streets were impacted.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Big Rapids, MI
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2024
7:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of large tree branches roughly 6 inches in diameter down on house in Mecosta. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Mecosta, MI
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2024
6:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees or large limbs down in the Big Rapids area.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Big Rapids, MI
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2024
8:28 PM UTC
Wind report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Section of wood truss and metal roofing panels blown off old lumber mill building. Power outages in and north of Stanwood.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stanwood, MI
UNK mph
Jun 20, 2024
5:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Stanwood, MI
UNK mph
May 20, 2024
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Over 20 calls of trees and wires down in and around Morley... MI including damage to a transformer.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Morley, MI
UNK mph
May 20, 2024
11:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and power lines down across the road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SW Stanwood, MI
UNK mph
May 20, 2024
11:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and wires down on the road on Brady Lake Blvd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Morley, MI
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2023
4:34 PM UTC
Wind report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree down in road. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Morley, MI
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2023
10:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects location of previous tstm wnd dmg report from Stanwood. Multiple trees and large branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Morley, MI
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2023
10:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and large limbs down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Stanwood, MI
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
9:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 911 call center reports multiple areas of trees and wires down across Osceola and Mecosta counties. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WSW Weidman, MI
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
9:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed Report... Broadcast media reports tree blown over on golf course. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Sylvester, MI
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2022
7:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE BLOCKING ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Mecosta, 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 Mecosta County

11 reports
UNK category
Jun 26, 2021
7:33 PM UTC
Tornado report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1 WITH PATH LENGTH ABOUT 3 MILES. WOOD BARN HEAVILY DAMAGED. CENTER PIVOT IRRIGATION TIPPED OVER. OPEN AIR ANIMAL BARN SHEET METAL ROOF TORN APART AND POWER POLES SNAPPED DOWNWIND.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 SW Sylvester, MI
UNK category
Sep 1, 2018
11:46 PM UTC
Tornado report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: EF-1 TORNADO WITH MAXIMUM WINDS ESTIMATED AROUND 100 MPH. PATH WIDTH APPROXIMATELY 100 YARDS. PATH LENGTH APPROXIMATELY 0.75 MILES. ONE PREFAB HOME DESTROYED WITH NUMEROUS TREES DAMAGED. LARGE PROPANE TANK AND LARGE WOOD OVEN DRAGGED AROUND 20 FEET.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 ESE Morley, MI
EF0 category
Nov 17, 2013
3:20 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A severe thunderstorm produced multiple brief EF-0 tornadoes along a more than 50 mile path from Muskegon county northeast through Newaygo county into Mecosta county. The tornadoes were on the ground for very short periods of time. Mostly tree damage was incurred but there was also damage to several buildings and fences.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 9 ESE Big Rapids, MI
F1 category
Oct 6, 1998
2:50 PM EST
Tornado report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Tornado touched down on Ferris State University in Big Rapids, 7 students injured, 5 others treated at a local hospital for minor injuries. The most serious injury was a broken arm.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Big Rapids, MI
F1 category
Mar 27, 1991
5:02 PM EST
Tornado report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F2 category
Jun 8, 1985
10:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F1 category
Jul 10, 1984
8:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F1 category
Jul 14, 1974
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F2 category
Jun 9, 1974
7:10 PM CST
Tornado report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F3 category
Apr 23, 1968
12:53 PM CST
Tornado report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F2 category
Apr 20, 1966
7:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Mecosta County, MI
Mecosta County · 14,784 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 · County

Mecosta County, MI area census snapshot

People & households
Population40,321
Households16,312
Housing units21,045
Income
Median household income$57,774
$100k+ households33.8%
$150k+ households9.6%
Housing stock
Single-family detached14,784
Attached single-family276
Small multifamily1,542
Large multifamily812
Mobile homes3,608
Housing mix
Single-family share70.3%
Attached-home share1.3%
Multifamily share11.2%
Mobile-home share17.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied12,383
Renter-occupied3,929
Vacant units4,733
Home value & age
Median home value$169,900
Owner homes $300k+15.6%
Owner homes $500k+3.5%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built1980
Older-home share49.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars15,286
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Mecosta County

49337 45
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49307 44
Big Rapids, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49336 26
Morley, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
48632 25
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49631 23
Evart, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49310 22
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48850 16
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49332 16
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49342 16
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49639 13
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49340 12
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49346 11
Canadian Lakes, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
48886 8
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49305 7
Barryton, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49679 2
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49338 1
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 41 hail, 89 wind, and 11 tornado reports in Mecosta County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 6, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Mecosta County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Mecosta County is 2.75″. It was reported near N Remus, MI on July 4, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in Mecosta 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 Mecosta County address?

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