Hail history for Holland, Michigan
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Holland since 1968, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Holland
- Last hail
- Apr 7, 2020
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jun 4, 1975
30 reports on 24 days since 1968 · #13 of 130 Michigan places
Hail map · Holland
- 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 Holland
The latest hail report in and around Holland is from April 7, 2020, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Holland logged 8 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 14% more than the median Michigan town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #13 of 130 Michigan cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Holland accounts for 28% of the 108 reports filed in Ottawa County.
7% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on June 4, 1975.
Reports were down 86% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2001, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in April (27% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Holland 0.4
- Ottawa County 1.2
- Median Michigan town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Holland 6
- Ottawa County 17
- Median Michigan town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Holland 7%
- Ottawa County 13%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 1975 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Ottawa | — | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 7, 1980 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Ottawa | — | 09:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.67 ENE Groafschap | Allegan | $250K | 19:27 local · NCEI |
| Apr 16, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Holland | Ottawa | — | 12:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 1968 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Allegan | — | 09:25 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 11 37%
- 2 in + 2 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2020 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.67 ENE Groafschap | Allegan | $250K | 19:27 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.52 W Noordeloos | Ottawa | — | 16:06 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.81 SE Groafschap | Allegan | — | 15:29 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 E Holland | Ottawa | — | 09:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.03 W Noordeloos | Ottawa | — | 08:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.01 W Waverly | Ottawa | — | 11:25 local · NCEI |
| Oct 18, 2007 | 0.88 innickel | 1.23 SE Holland | Ottawa | — | 19:52 local · NCEI |
| Oct 18, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.23 SE Holland | Ottawa | — | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| Nov 8, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Holland | Ottawa | $5K | 22:25 local · NCEI |
| Nov 8, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Graafschap | Allegan | $5K | 22:22 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Holland | Ottawa | $2K | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Oct 24, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Holland | Ottawa | $10K | 11:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Holland
- Hudsonville 22 km · 14
- Jenison 27 km · 13
- Byron Center 31 km · 13
- Grandville 32 km · 10
- Allegan 34 km · 13
- Grand Haven 34 km · 12
- Wayland 39 km · 11
- Grand Rapids 42 km · 31
Questions about hail in Holland
How often does it hail in Holland, Michigan?
30 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Holland since 1968. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #13 of 130 Michigan places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Holland?
Most reports come in April, June, July. April alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Holland?
3.00 in (teacup size) on June 4, 1975. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Holland?
The most recent report in this data is from April 7, 2020 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Holland had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Holland since November 3, 2021. The last one was on April 7, 2020.
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.