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Rainy Period Ahead; Gusty Winds Too

A spring-like weather pattern will bring rounds of showers and thunderstorms starting Thursday night and continuing through Friday night. Some of the rain may be heavy and parts of the area could see over one inch of rain. Gusty winds over 40 mph will develop Friday night and continue into Saturday. After highs around 60 on Friday, Saturday's highs will only be around 40 degrees. Read More >

Event Overview

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Baseball (2.75") size hail that fell in Battle Creek during the evening of June 1st, 2019.  Photo courtesy of Jadon Carrasco.

On June 1st, 2019, two rounds of severe thunderstorms went through western Lower Michigan.  The first round brought damaging winds to Mason County, especially around Ludington, and quarter (1.00") to golf ball (1.75") size to Jackson county.  The second round brought significant large hail as large as baseballs (2.75") to the Battle Creek and surrounding areas as well is widespread wind damage across Allegan, Barry, and Eaton counties. Outside of the worst weather, pea to penny (0.25-0.75") size hail was reported across much of western Lower Michigan throughout the day. 

 

Fast Facts:

- The 2.75" hail that fell in Battle Creek was the largest hail reported in western Lower Michigan since 7/4/2012 (when 2.75" hail fell in Mecosta county).

 

Stories Made by Neighboring Offices:

 

 


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