Hail history for Portage, Michigan
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Portage since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Portage
- Last hail
- May 7, 2024
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Mar 27, 1991
18 reports on 18 days since 1974 · #36 of 130 Michigan places
Hail map · Portage
- 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 Portage
The latest hail report in and around Portage is from May 7, 2024, 2.00 in (hen egg size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on May 7, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Portage logged 9 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 29% more than the median Michigan town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #36 of 130 Michigan cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Portage accounts for 18% of the 101 reports filed in Kalamazoo County.
17% 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 4.50 in (softball) on March 27, 1991, which ties or sets the Michigan record.
Reports were down 88% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2008, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in June (28% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Portage 0.5
- Kalamazoo County 1.9
- Median Michigan town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Portage 9
- Kalamazoo County 27
- Median Michigan town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Portage 17%
- Kalamazoo County 10%
- 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 | 2.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 1991 | 4.50 insoftball | — | Kalamazoo | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.07 S Oakwood | Kalamazoo | $500K | 17:01 local · NCEI |
| Jul 11, 1980 | 2.00 inhen egg | — | Kalamazoo | — | 12:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 E Texas Corners | Kalamazoo | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 1988 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Kalamazoo | — | 19:55 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 44%
- 1–2 in 7 39%
- 2 in + 3 17%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.07 S Oakwood | Kalamazoo | $500K | 17:01 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.24 NE Long Lake | Kalamazoo | — | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | (Azo)kalamazoo Arpt | Kalamazoo | — | 17:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.05 W Kalamazoo Austin Fld | Kalamazoo | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.72 NE Vicksburg | Kalamazoo | — | 15:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 6, 2008 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.51 E Texas Corners | Kalamazoo | — | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Oct 18, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.02 W Portage | Kalamazoo | — | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Portage | Kalamazoo | $5K | 11:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 3, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Portage | Kalamazoo | $5K | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 6, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Portage | Kalamazoo | $5K | 18:35 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 1991 | 4.50 insoftball | — | Kalamazoo | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Apr 23, 1988 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Kalamazoo | — | 19:55 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Portage
- Kalamazoo 9 km · 32
- Vicksburg 9 km · 12
- Marcellus 26 km · 11
- Three Rivers 28 km · 15
- Battle Creek 32 km · 24
- Allegan 42 km · 13
- Sturgis 47 km · 10
- Bronson 49 km · 13
Questions about hail in Portage
How often does it hail in Portage, Michigan?
18 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Portage since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #36 of 130 Michigan places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Portage?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Portage?
4.50 in (softball size) on March 27, 1991. 17% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Portage?
The most recent report in this data is from May 7, 2024 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Portage 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.