Hail history for Coldwater, Michigan
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Coldwater since 1980, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Coldwater
- Last hail
- May 7, 2024
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 18, 2000
30 reports on 19 days since 1980 · #12 of 130 Michigan places
Hail map · Coldwater
- 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 Coldwater
The latest hail report in and around Coldwater is from May 7, 2024, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on May 7, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Coldwater logged 13 reports on 7 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 86% more than the median Michigan town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #12 of 130 Michigan cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Coldwater accounts for 42% of the 72 reports filed in Branch County.
3% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Michigan town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 18, 2000 near 2 N Coldwater.
Reports were down 92% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (12). The busiest year was 2007, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (33% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Coldwater 0.7
- Branch County 1.3
- Median Michigan town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Coldwater 7
- Branch County 15
- Median Michigan town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Coldwater 3%
- Branch County 4%
- Median Michigan town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2000 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2 N Coldwater | Branch | 13:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 SW Coldwater | Branch | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 1999 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Coldwater | Branch | 18:04 local · NCEI |
| Jul 21, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Coldwater | Branch | 18:36 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 1980 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Branch | 04:40 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 17 57%
- 1–2 in 12 40%
- 2 in + 1 3%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Coldwater | Branch | $15K | 17:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Coldwater | Branch | — | 19:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2009 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.17 WNW Quincy | Branch | — | 19:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.81 S Hodunk | Branch | — | 16:12 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Coldwater | Branch | — | 15:02 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Coldwater | Branch | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.54 E Coldwater Arpt | Branch | — | 15:41 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 S Coldwater | Branch | — | 15:32 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.24 SW Coldwater | Branch | — | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 1.24 SE Coldwater Arpt | Branch | — | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Bronson | Branch | — | 18:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Coldwater | Branch | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Coldwater
- Bronson 18 km · 13
- Marshall 36 km · 17
- Sturgis 38 km · 10
- Battle Creek 44 km · 24
- Vicksburg 49 km · 12
- Three Rivers 52 km · 15
- Hudson 55 km · 10
- Portage 56 km · 18
Questions about hail in Coldwater
How often does it hail in Coldwater, Michigan?
30 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Coldwater since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #12 of 130 Michigan places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Coldwater?
Most reports come in May, June, August. May alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Coldwater?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 18, 2000 near 2 N Coldwater. 3% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Coldwater?
The most recent report in this data is from May 7, 2024 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Coldwater had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was May 7, 2024.
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.