Hail history for Branch County, Michigan
Every NOAA hail report filed in Branch County since 1965, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Branch County
- Last hail
- Mar 3, 2026
- 1.40 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · May 7, 2024
72 reports on 45 days since 1965 · #31 of 84 Michigan counties
Hail map · Branch County
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Branch County
The latest hail report in Branch County is from March 3, 2026, 1.40 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 4.00 in on May 7, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Branch County logged 25 reports on 15 hail days, about 1.3 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Michigan county (1.3 a year) and ranks #31 of 84 Michigan counties for all-time reports. Branch County holds 1% of all 6,085 hail reports in Michigan.
4% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 4% for the median Michigan county. The largest hail on record here is 4.00 in (grapefruit) on May 7, 2024 near 0.51 W Union City.
Reports were down 81% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (21). The busiest year was 2003, with 14 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in May (26% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Branch County 1.3
- Median Michigan county 1.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Branch County 15
- Median Michigan county 17
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Branch County 4%
- Median Michigan county 4%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | 1 | 1.40 in | — |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 7, 2024 | 2 | 4.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2024 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 0.51 W Union City | 17:11 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2003 | 2.75 inbaseball | 4 N Bronson | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2000 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 N Coldwater | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 SW Coldwater | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 12 NE Coldwater | 13:59 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 42 58%
- 1–2 in 27 38%
- 2 in + 3 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | 1.40 inhalf dollar | 15.03 W Sherwood | — | 16:03 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | Union City | $500 | 02:28 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Coldwater | $15K | 17:17 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | 0.51 W Union City | — | 17:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 20, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 0.86 SW Bronson Arpt | — | 19:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW Bronson Arpt | — | 19:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Kinderhook | — | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Coldwater | — | 19:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.81 S Bronson Arpt | — | 14:08 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 3.15 WNW Butler | — | 20:18 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.47 NW Hodunk | — | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.52 W Kinderhook | — | 18:49 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Branch County
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union City | 7 | 6 | Jun 17, 2024 |
| Quincy | 4 | 4 | Sep 3, 2011 |
| Sherwood | 3 | 3 | May 3, 2012 |
Questions about hail in Branch County
How often does it hail in Branch County, Michigan?
72 hail reports have been logged in Branch County since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.3 reports a year. That ranks #31 of 84 Michigan counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Branch County?
Most reports come in May, June, August. May alone accounts for 26% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Branch County?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on May 7, 2024 near 0.51 W Union City. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Branch County?
The most recent report in this data is from March 3, 2026 (1.40 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Branch County had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was March 3, 2026.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.