Hail history for Kalamazoo County, MI

Kalamazoo County has 100 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 55 of them 1″ or larger and 10 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on March 27, 1991.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 100 since 1968

1″ or larger 55 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 10 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · March 27, 1991

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 Kalamazoo County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 100 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 30, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 7, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
February 28, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
February 27, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
February 27, 2024	0.75″	Penny
February 27, 2024	0.75″	Penny
July 20, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
March 31, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

August 30, 2024 · 1.0″ (quarter)

The public reported one inch diameter hail near Climax.

March 13, 2006 · 2.25″ (tennis ball)

The public in Vicksburg reported golf ball sized hail covered the ground with hail measured as large as two and a quarter inches in diameter.

March 13, 2006 · 2.25″ (tennis ball)

The public in Vicksburg reported hail as large as two and a quarter inches in diameter and hail briefly covered the ground.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	4	5	11	19	38	13	10

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 Kalamazoo County

Has it ever hailed in Kalamazoo County?

Yes — 100 hail events have been recorded for Kalamazoo County, MI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 55 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Kalamazoo County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Kalamazoo County, MI is August 30, 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 Kalamazoo County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on March 27, 1991. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. 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.