Hail history for Alpena County, MI

Alpena County has 49 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 23 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on August 7, 2025.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

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.

Recorded events 49 since 1960

1″ or larger 23 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · August 7, 2025

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Alpena County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Alpena County's peak: July.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 49 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 7, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
August 7, 2025	2.0″	Hen egg
May 26, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
February 24, 2017	0.75″	Penny
July 8, 2016	2.0″	Hen egg
August 14, 2015	1.25″	Half dollar
June 14, 2009	0.75″	Penny
July 17, 2008	0.88″	Nickel

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Alpena County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

August 7, 2025 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Multiple reports of hailstones up to 2 inches in diameter in the Lachine and Flanders areas in west central Alpena county, Michigan. Hail accumulated on decks and resulted in multiple instances of car and home damage, as well as some damage to trees.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	3	3	13	23	4	2

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 Alpena County

Has it ever hailed in Alpena County?

Yes — 49 hail events have been recorded for Alpena County, MI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 23 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Alpena County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Alpena County, MI is August 7, 2025, with 2.0″ (hen egg) 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 Alpena County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on August 7, 2025. Hail that size meets or exceeds the National Weather Service severe threshold. 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

All 83 Michigan counties, ranked by recorded hail →

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.