Michigan hail data & season

Michigan has recorded 184 hail events since 2024, including 171 in the last 12 months, with hail up to 3.95. Michigan's busiest hail month is June.

Data as of June 24, 2026 · source: NOAA SPC / Iowa Environmental Mesonet, analyzed by StormyLeads

171

Events (12 mo)

184

Events (all time)

3.95"

Biggest hail

4,607

Businesses tracked

Biggest Michigan hail storms

LocationHail sizeDate
Bay2.75May 17, 2026
Ruth2.5May 17, 2026
RENTON2.5February 27, 2024
1 NE Vandalia2June 16, 2026
1 NNE Pokagon2June 16, 2026
1 NNE Pokagon2June 16, 2026
Unionville2May 17, 2026
Portland2April 13, 2026
Portland2April 12, 2026
LACHINE2August 7, 2025

When Michigan hail season peaks

Michigan hail events by month (all years in our dataset).

Hardest-hit Michigan areas

Bay · 5Alcona · 4Portland · 4Alpena · 3Clare · 3Huron · 3Clinton · 3Macomb · 3

Michigan hail FAQ

When does hail season start in Michigan?

Michigan hail season runs broadly March through June. In StormyLeads' data the busiest month for Michigan is June. Across the US, about 80% of significant hail falls March–June, peaking in May; the northern Plains run slightly later into July.

How much hail does Michigan get?

StormyLeads has detected 184 hail events in Michigan since 2024, including 171 in the last 12 months. The largest reported hail reached 3.95 inches in diameter.

What was the biggest recent hail storm in Michigan?

The largest hail StormyLeads has recorded in Michigan was 2.75" near Bay on May 17, 2026. The full top-10 by hail size is listed above.

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