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Lake Effect Snow Tapers Off Today

Lake effect snow will continue this morning towards Lake Michigan with generally 1-3 inches of accumulation possible. The snow will end in the midday and early afternoon hours leaving behind partly to mostly cloudy skies. Highs today will be around 32F. Another round of snow is expected Sunday into Sunday night with another 1 to 3 inches possible in many areas. 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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