Hail history for Van Buren County, MI

Van Buren County has 69 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 41 of them 1″ or larger and 5 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on August 24, 2006.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 69 since 1970

1″ or larger 41 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 5 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · August 24, 2006

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 Van Buren County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Van Buren County's peak: June.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 69 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 27, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
August 5, 2024	0.75″	Penny
February 27, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
February 27, 2024	0.75″	Penny
March 31, 2023	0.88″	Nickel
June 20, 2021	1.75″	Golf ball
March 14, 2019	1.25″	Half dollar
May 9, 2018	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

August 27, 2024 · 0.88″ (nickel)

An isolated report of seven eighths inch diameter hail was received.

June 21, 2011 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Radar estimated that large hail fell from just southeast of Hartford to the north northeast across east central Van Buren county to north of Bloomingdale. A report of two inch diameter hail was received just east of Bangor.

August 24, 2006 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

State police reported that three inch diameter hail fell in and just east of Grand Junction and that hail covered the ground for a short duration.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	12	10	8	25	8	6

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 Van Buren County

Has it ever hailed in Van Buren County?

Yes — 69 hail events have been recorded for Van Buren County, MI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1970, including 41 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Van Buren County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Van Buren County, MI is August 27, 2024, with 0.88″ (nickel) 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 Van Buren County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on August 24, 2006. 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.

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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.