Hail history for Muskegon, Michigan
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Muskegon since 1979, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Muskegon
- Last hail
- Jun 25, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jun 21, 2011
16 reports on 13 days since 1979 · #47 of 130 Michigan places
Hail map · Muskegon
- 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 Muskegon
The latest hail report in and around Muskegon is from June 25, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on June 25, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Muskegon logged 7 reports on 6 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Michigan town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #47 of 130 Michigan cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Muskegon accounts for 24% of the 66 reports filed in Muskegon County.
6% 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 June 21, 2011 near 1.22 SW Muskegon.
The busiest year was 2003, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (25% of reports); 25% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Muskegon 0.3
- Muskegon County 1.1
- Median Michigan town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Muskegon 6
- Muskegon County 19
- Median Michigan town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Muskegon 6%
- Muskegon County 5%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.22 SW Muskegon | Muskegon | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Muskegon | Muskegon | $25K | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Jenison | Ottawa | $50K | 11:31 local · NCEI |
| Oct 3, 1979 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Muskegon | — | 17:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NW Muskegon Hgts | Muskegon | — | 04:25 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 7 44%
- 1–2 in 8 50%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NW Muskegon Hgts | Muskegon | — | 04:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 12, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.01 E Muskegon Lake | Muskegon | — | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.1 WSW Muskegon Lake | Muskegon | $5K | 19:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.22 SW Muskegon | Muskegon | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.01 E Muskegon Lake | Muskegon | — | 15:21 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.01 E Muskegon Lake | Muskegon | — | 13:27 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.01 E Muskegon Lake | Muskegon | $10K | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Muskegon | Muskegon | $10K | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Muskegon | Muskegon | $10K | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Muskegon | Muskegon | $10K | 18:11 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Muskegon | Muskegon | $10K | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Muskegon | Muskegon | $25K | 15:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Muskegon
- Norton Shores 7 km · 11
- Grand Haven 19 km · 12
- Newaygo 43 km · 13
- Jenison 50 km · 13
- Hudsonville 52 km · 14
- Holland 53 km · 30
- Grandville 55 km · 10
- Grand Rapids 57 km · 31
Questions about hail in Muskegon
How often does it hail in Muskegon, Michigan?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Muskegon since 1979. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #47 of 130 Michigan places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Muskegon?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Muskegon?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on June 21, 2011 near 1.22 SW Muskegon. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Muskegon?
The most recent report in this data is from June 25, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Muskegon 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 June 25, 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.