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Michigan · 83 counties
Hail history in Michigan
Michigan has 5,983 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1950 — 3,034 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) in Ogemaw County on August 2, 2015.
When it hails in Michigan
All recorded Michigan events by month, 1950–present · data through April 2026.
Every Michigan county, ranked by recorded hail
| County | Events | ≥1″ | Largest | Most recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washtenaw County | 261 | 129 | 3.0″ | 2026 |
| Oakland County | 238 | 115 | 3.0″ | 2026 |
| Wayne County | 219 | 101 | 4.0″ | 2023 |
| Marquette County | 218 | 122 | 3.0″ | 2025 |
| Genesee County | 215 | 103 | 3.0″ | 2025 |
| Macomb County | 186 | 89 | 4.5″ | 2026 |
| Kent County | 140 | 75 | 4.0″ | 2026 |
| Lenawee County | 136 | 72 | 3.0″ | 2026 |
| Saginaw County | 123 | 61 | 3.5″ | 2023 |
| Monroe County | 112 | 62 | 4.0″ | 2026 |
| Ottawa County | 108 | 68 | 3.0″ | 2026 |
| Berrien County | 105 | 52 | 2.25″ | 2024 |
| Midland County | 103 | 63 | 3.0″ | 2022 |
| Kalamazoo County | 100 | 55 | 4.5″ | 2024 |
| Bay County | 97 | 60 | 3.0″ | 2023 |
| Menominee County | 91 | 48 | 2.25″ | 2025 |
| St. Clair County | 91 | 42 | 2.75″ | 2026 |
| Delta County | 89 | 41 | 2.5″ | 2020 |
| Dickinson County | 89 | 41 | 2.75″ | 2025 |
| Livingston County | 88 | 49 | 4.5″ | 2026 |
| Tuscola County | 87 | 37 | 2.0″ | 2026 |
| Lapeer County | 84 | 37 | 2.5″ | 2024 |
| Alger County | 81 | 42 | 3.5″ | 2025 |
| Huron County | 79 | 38 | 2.75″ | 2025 |
| Ingham County | 79 | 58 | 2.75″ | 2026 |
| Houghton County | 78 | 39 | 2.75″ | 2024 |
| Allegan County | 77 | 42 | 4.0″ | 2023 |
| Calhoun County | 77 | 47 | 2.75″ | 2026 |
| Branch County | 72 | 30 | 4.0″ | 2026 |
| St. Joseph County | 72 | 52 | 4.0″ | 2026 |
| Iosco County | 71 | 30 | 2.75″ | 2018 |
| Van Buren County | 69 | 41 | 3.0″ | 2024 |
| Gogebic County | 68 | 33 | 4.0″ | 2025 |
| Eaton County | 67 | 27 | 1.75″ | 2026 |
| Muskegon County | 66 | 30 | 4.0″ | 2024 |
| Sanilac County | 64 | 31 | 2.75″ | 2022 |
| Hillsdale County | 62 | 32 | 4.0″ | 2024 |
| Jackson County | 62 | 35 | 4.25″ | 2025 |
| Iron County | 60 | 36 | 1.75″ | 2025 |
| Barry County | 59 | 28 | 2.5″ | 2026 |
| Alcona County | 57 | 21 | 2.0″ | 2025 |
| Otsego County | 57 | 26 | 2.0″ | 2025 |
| Baraga County | 56 | 25 | 2.75″ | 2025 |
| Roscommon County | 56 | 20 | 1.75″ | 2026 |
| Cass County | 55 | 33 | 2.75″ | 2026 |
| Shiawassee County | 55 | 29 | 1.75″ | 2023 |
| Chippewa County | 54 | 27 | 2.5″ | 2025 |
| Montcalm County | 54 | 19 | 1.75″ | 2024 |
| Newaygo County | 54 | 26 | 2.5″ | 2025 |
| Ontonagon County | 54 | 22 | 1.75″ | 2024 |
| Grand Traverse County | 52 | 31 | 2.0″ | 2026 |
| Ogemaw County | 51 | 25 | 4.5″ | 2025 |
| Oscoda County | 51 | 14 | 1.75″ | 2026 |
| Isabella County | 50 | 35 | 2.0″ | 2020 |
| Alpena County | 49 | 23 | 2.0″ | 2025 |
| Clinton County | 47 | 25 | 2.75″ | 2023 |
| Manistee County | 47 | 23 | 2.0″ | 2026 |
| Arenac County | 45 | 28 | 3.5″ | 2024 |
| Crawford County | 45 | 15 | 1.75″ | 2023 |
| Montmorency County | 45 | 17 | 2.5″ | 2025 |
| Schoolcraft County | 44 | 20 | 2.75″ | 2024 |
| Gratiot County | 42 | 18 | 2.5″ | 2026 |
| Gladwin County | 41 | 17 | 2.5″ | 2026 |
| Oceana County | 41 | 20 | 1.75″ | 2025 |
| Clare County | 39 | 22 | 1.75″ | 2022 |
| Mecosta County | 39 | 26 | 2.75″ | 2025 |
| Wexford County | 38 | 13 | 2.0″ | 2026 |
| Antrim County | 37 | 19 | 3.0″ | 2026 |
| Ionia County | 37 | 23 | 2.5″ | 2026 |
| Leelanau County | 37 | 22 | 3.0″ | 2025 |
| Missaukee County | 37 | 19 | 1.75″ | 2026 |
| Presque Isle County | 36 | 20 | 3.0″ | 2022 |
| Charlevoix County | 34 | 14 | 3.0″ | 2017 |
| Luce County | 29 | 20 | 4.0″ | 2024 |
| Osceola County | 27 | 15 | 1.75″ | 2026 |
| Mason County | 23 | 13 | 2.5″ | 2026 |
| Cheboygan County | 22 | 6 | 2.0″ | 2025 |
| Lake County | 21 | 13 | 2.5″ | 2026 |
| Benzie County | 20 | 8 | 3.25″ | 2024 |
| Kalkaska County | 19 | 13 | 1.75″ | 2024 |
| Emmet County | 18 | 8 | 2.5″ | 2019 |
| Mackinac County | 18 | 5 | 1.75″ | 2025 |
| Keweenaw County | 7 | 3 | 2.0″ | 2017 |
Questions about hail in Michigan
How often does it hail in Michigan?
The NOAA Storm Events Database records 5,983 hail events for Michigan since 1950, 3,034 of them 1″ (quarter size) or larger. Recorded frequency varies sharply by county — the table on this page ranks all 83.
What is the largest hail ever recorded in Michigan?
4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded in Ogemaw County on August 2, 2015. See it at true size on the actual-size hail chart.
When is hail season in Michigan?
Recorded events peak in July. The by-month chart on this page shows the full seasonal shape — and each county page carries its own, since timing shifts across the state.
How do I check hail history for my address in Michigan?
Storm Events records events at the county level, so pick your county below or use the ZIP lookup. For "did it hail on this date" claim questions, the date lookup searches every recorded Michigan event.
Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain. Each county page shows the full event timeline, month profile, and storm-report narratives.