Hail history for Berrien County, MI

Berrien County has 105 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 52 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.25″ (tennis ball) on July 2, 1997.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 105 since 1955

1″ or larger 52 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.25″ tennis ball · July 2, 1997

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Berrien County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Berrien County's peak: July.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 105 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 7, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 7, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
February 27, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
March 31, 2023	0.75″	Penny
September 20, 2022	0.88″	Nickel
July 21, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
June 20, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
June 20, 2021	2.0″	Hen egg

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Berrien County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

February 27, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

The public reported that hail lasted about 5 minutes.

July 27, 2014 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The public passed on video footage of hail to the size of golf balls falling in the area.

July 2, 1997 · 2.25″ (tennis ball)

A Scottdale area farmer reported 2 1/4" diameter hail fell for about 20 minutes during a severe thunderstorm on the morning of July 2, 1997. He estimated most of his 80 acres of fruit crops were damaged.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
3	3	5	15	15	15	37	12

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Berrien County

Has it ever hailed in Berrien County?

Yes — 105 hail events have been recorded for Berrien County, MI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 52 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Berrien County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Berrien County, MI is May 7, 2024, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Berrien County?

2.25″ (tennis ball), recorded on July 2, 1997. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Michigan hail history

All 83 Michigan counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.