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Hail history for Alger County, MI
Alger County has 81 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 42 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.5″ (softball) on July 19, 1978.
Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.
When it hails in Alger County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Alger County's peak: June.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 1.75″ | Golf ball |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Alger County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 1.0″ (quarter)
Facebook comment with picture showed hail ranging from marble to quarter size.
· 1.75″ (golf ball)
Estimated golf ball sized hail was observed along National Forest Service Highway 13 along the Alger-Schoolcraft County line.
· 2.0″ (hen egg)
Two inch diameter hail was reported near Traunik.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 24 | 26 | 18 |
The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.
Questions about hail in Alger County
Has it ever hailed in Alger County?
Yes — 81 hail events have been recorded for Alger County, MI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 42 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Alger County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Alger County, MI is July 27, 2025, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.
What is the largest hail ever recorded in Alger County?
3.5″ (softball), recorded on July 19, 1978. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.
Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?
No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.
More Michigan hail history
- Washtenaw County 261
- Oakland County 238
- Wayne County 219
- Marquette County 218
- Genesee County 215
- Macomb County 186
Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.