Hail history for Wayland, Michigan
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wayland since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Wayland
- Last hail
- Apr 4, 2023
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Apr 4, 2023
11 reports on 9 days since 1985 · #107 of 130 Michigan places
Hail map · Wayland
- 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 Wayland
The latest hail report in and around Wayland is from April 4, 2023, 1.75 in (golf ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on April 4, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Wayland logged 6 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 14% less than the median Michigan town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #107 of 130 Michigan cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Wayland accounts for 14% of the 77 reports filed in Allegan County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on April 4, 2023 near 1.47 SSW Wayland.
The busiest year was 2012, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (27% of reports); 73% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Wayland 0.3
- Allegan County 1.4
- Median Michigan town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Wayland 4
- Allegan County 19
- Median Michigan town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Wayland 0%
- Allegan 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.47 SSW Wayland | Allegan | $500K | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Bradley | Allegan | — | 15:51 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW Wayland | Allegan | — | 16:24 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Wayland | Allegan | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.53 W Bradley | Allegan | — | 18:38 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 45%
- 1–2 in 6 55%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.47 SSW Wayland | Allegan | $500K | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW Wayland | Allegan | — | 16:24 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2012 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Bradley | Allegan | — | 15:51 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 S Wayland | Allegan | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Mar 16, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.53 W Bradley | Allegan | — | 18:38 local · NCEI |
| Apr 25, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW Wayland | Allegan | $10K | 13:07 local · NCEI |
| Sep 15, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Wayland | Allegan | $5K | 11:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | White Cloud | Newaygo | $25K | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2002 | 0.75 inpenny | Wayland | Allegan | $2K | 17:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Wayland | Allegan | $20K | 15:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 23, 1985 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Allegan | — | 18:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Wayland
- Byron Center 17 km · 13
- Allegan 23 km · 13
- Grandville 27 km · 10
- Hudsonville 28 km · 14
- Hastings 29 km · 15
- Jenison 30 km · 13
- Grand Rapids 32 km · 31
- Forest Hills 34 km · 15
Questions about hail in Wayland
How often does it hail in Wayland, Michigan?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Wayland since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #107 of 130 Michigan places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Wayland?
Most reports come in May, June, April. May alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Wayland?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on April 4, 2023 near 1.47 SSW Wayland. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Wayland?
The most recent report in this data is from April 4, 2023 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Wayland 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 April 4, 2023.
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.