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Hail and storm reports near Kimball, MI

NOAA records list 9 hail reports within 10 miles of Kimball since 2016. The biggest reported hail was 1.75 in (golf ball) on July 20, 2023. They also list 40 thunderstorm wind reports, with the strongest at 70 mph on June 25, 2026.

Preliminary reports from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center, not yet in the official database, add 1 hail report and 1 wind report from August 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026.

Official hail reports since 2016
9
Biggest reported hail
1.75 in
Most recent hail report
September 2, 2026 (preliminary)
Strongest reported wind
70 mph

What these reports can and can’t tell you. Each one is a point observation: hail or wind someone saw or measured at one spot. They are not a full map of where hail fell. A report near you doesn’t mean your roof was damaged, and no report doesn’t mean it wasn’t. Distances are from the center of Kimball.

Hail reports since November 1, 2021

Hail reports within 10 miles of Kimball, newest first.
DateHail sizeDistanceCountyReported atSource
September 2, 20261.50 in (ping pong ball)0.1 miSt. Clair, MIKimballSPC day reportPreliminary
June 25, 20260.88 in (nickel)0.1 miSt. Clair, MIKimballNCEI record
July 20, 20231.75 in (golf ball)9.7 miSt. Clair, MISt ClairNCEI record
July 14, 20231.00 in (quarter)2.3 miSt. Clair, MIWadnamsNCEI record

Thunderstorm wind reports since November 1, 2021

Show 18 wind reports
Thunderstorm wind reports within 10 miles of Kimball, newest first. Measured or estimated as NOAA records it.
DateWindDistanceCountyReported atSource
September 2, 2026speed not recorded5.3 miSt. Clair, MI1 S South ParkSPC day reportPreliminary
July 18, 202664 mph (estimated gust)8.4 miSt. Clair, MISt ClairNCEI record
July 18, 202660 mph (estimated gust)9.9 miSt. Clair, MISt ClairNCEI record
June 25, 202670 mph (estimated gust)5 miSt. Clair, MIMarysvilleNCEI record
May 19, 202664 mph (estimated gust)10 miSt. Clair, MIAdairNCEI record
August 12, 202555 mph (estimated gust)9 miSt. Clair, MISt Clair ArptNCEI record
May 16, 202567 mph (estimated gust)6.3 miSt. Clair, MIColumbusNCEI record
May 16, 202564 mph (estimated gust)8.6 miSt. Clair, MILambNCEI record
March 30, 202563 mph (estimated gust)6.3 miSt. Clair, MIPort HuronNCEI record
June 21, 202458 mph (estimated gust)7 miSt. Clair, MIColumbusNCEI record
June 5, 202464 mph (estimated gust)6.6 miSt. Clair, MIMarysvilleNCEI record
June 5, 202467 mph (estimated gust)7.2 miSt. Clair, MIPort HuronNCEI record
July 20, 202364 mph (estimated gust)6.3 miSt. Clair, MIGardendaleNCEI record
July 20, 202364 mph (estimated gust)5.7 miSt. Clair, MIRubyNCEI record
July 20, 202360 mph (estimated gust)7.2 miSt. Clair, MIPort HuronNCEI record
July 20, 202364 mph (estimated gust)3 miSt. Clair, MIWadnamsNCEI record
July 11, 202358 mph (estimated gust)4.6 miSt. Clair, MISmiths CreekNCEI record
June 25, 202364 mph (estimated gust)7.2 miSt. Clair, MIPort HuronNCEI record

Official reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which currently runs through July 31, 2026. Reports marked preliminary come from the NOAA Storm Prediction Center and are not yet in the official database; they may change or be removed. Dates are the local report date. Data retrieved November 1, 2026. About this data.

What to do after a hail storm

A few calm steps in the first days can protect your home and your claim. Your policy and your state’s rules decide the details, so check your policy and ask your insurer when something is unclear.

For more on insurance claims, deductibles and storm chasers, read our guide to storm and hail damage.

1. Stay safe first

  • Wait until the storm has passed before you look around outside.
  • Stay off the roof. Look from the ground, or from a window.
  • Keep away from downed power lines and report them to local authorities or your utility. Call 911 if anyone is hurt or in danger.
  • Stay out of damaged buildings. Wear sturdy shoes and long sleeves around broken glass and debris.

2. Take photos before you clean up

  • Take date-stamped photos or video of the roof from the ground.
  • Photograph gutters, downspouts, siding, window screens, the fins on your outdoor AC unit, soft metal such as vents and flashing, and any cars.
  • If you can do it safely, photograph a few hailstones next to a coin or a ruler.
  • Write down the date and time of the storm and what you saw.

3. Prevent more damage

  • Cover broken windows or openings to keep rain out, if it is safe.
  • Keep every receipt for supplies and temporary repairs.
  • Hold off on permanent repairs until you have talked with your insurer.

4. Start an insurance claim

  • Read your policy. Note your deductible, and whether it has a separate wind or hail deductible.
  • Most insurers have a time limit for reporting a claim. Check your policy for yours.
  • Contact your insurer or agent to start a claim. An adjuster may come to inspect.
  • Get written estimates, and keep copies of everything you send and receive.
  • If you have questions about how a claim is handled, ask your insurer or your state’s insurance department.

5. Watch for storm-chaser scams

  • Be careful with door knockers who show up right after a storm.
  • Walk away from pressure to sign today, or a discount that only lasts if you sign now.
  • Be wary of demands for a large payment up front, or for cash.
  • Be wary of offers to cover or waive your deductible. Ask your insurer about it.
  • Be wary of out-of-state plates, or no local address you can visit.
  • Read any contract before you sign. Don’t sign over your insurance benefits or your insurance check before you understand what you are agreeing to. You don’t have to sign an assignment of benefits to get repairs done.
  • Check the contractor’s license or registration where your state requires it. Your state’s licensing board can tell you.
  • Get more than one written estimate, and a written contract.
Where this guidance comes from

This is general information, not legal or insurance advice. Check your policy, ask your insurer, and check with your state’s licensing board or insurance department.

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