Hail history for Norton Shores, Michigan
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Norton Shores since 1956, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Norton Shores
- Last hail
- Jul 31, 2012
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · May 13, 1956
11 reports on 11 days since 1956 · #105 of 130 Michigan places
Hail map · Norton Shores
- 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 Norton Shores
The latest hail report in and around Norton Shores is from July 31, 2012, 0.75 in (penny size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Norton Shores logged 4 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is 43% less than the median Michigan town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #105 of 130 Michigan cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Norton Shores accounts for 17% of the 66 reports filed in Muskegon County.
9% 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on May 13, 1956.
The busiest year was 2008, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (18% of reports); 27% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Norton Shores 0.2
- Muskegon County 1.1
- Median Michigan town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Norton Shores 4
- Muskegon County 19
- Median Michigan town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Norton Shores 9%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 1956 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | — | Muskegon | — | 02:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 1981 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Muskegon | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 1963 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Muskegon | — | 10:00 local · NCEI |
| Oct 2, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 2.05 SW Muskegon | Muskegon | $10K | 10:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.49 S Norton Shrs | Muskegon | — | 00:40 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 8 73%
- 1–2 in 2 18%
- 2 in + 1 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.49 S Norton Shrs | Muskegon | — | 00:40 local · NCEI |
| Oct 26, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.22 SW Cloverville | Muskegon | — | 17:33 local · NCEI |
| Jan 7, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Norton Shrs | Muskegon | — | 19:28 local · NCEI |
| Oct 2, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 2.05 SW Muskegon | Muskegon | $10K | 10:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Norton Shrs | Muskegon | $5K | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 11, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Norton Shrs | Muskegon | $10K | 23:43 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 1981 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Muskegon | — | 17:45 local · NCEI |
| May 14, 1972 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Muskegon | — | 10:47 local · NCEI |
| Mar 19, 1963 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Muskegon | — | 10:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 1960 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Muskegon | — | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| May 13, 1956 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | — | Muskegon | — | 02:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Norton Shores
- Muskegon 7 km · 16
- Grand Haven 13 km · 12
- Jenison 45 km · 13
- Newaygo 45 km · 13
- Holland 46 km · 30
- Hudsonville 46 km · 14
- Grandville 49 km · 10
- Grand Rapids 53 km · 31
Questions about hail in Norton Shores
How often does it hail in Norton Shores, Michigan?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Norton Shores since 1956. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #105 of 130 Michigan places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Norton Shores?
Most reports come in March, May, July. March alone accounts for 18% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Norton Shores?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on May 13, 1956. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Norton Shores?
The most recent report in this data is from July 31, 2012 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Norton Shores had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Norton Shores since November 3, 2021. The last one was on July 31, 2012.
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.