Hail history for Antrim County, MI

Antrim County has 37 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 19 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on July 8, 2016.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month June

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 37 since 1979

1″ or larger 19 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · July 8, 2016

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 Antrim County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 37 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 30, 2026	0.75″	Penny
May 20, 2022	1.75″	Golf ball
May 20, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 20, 2022	2.5″	Tennis ball
June 9, 2021	0.75″	Penny
July 10, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
July 8, 2016	3.0″	Tea cup
July 8, 2016	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

March 30, 2026 · 0.75″ (penny)

Penny sized hail reported on M-88 north of Bellaire.

May 20, 2022 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Report of hail smaller than baseballs resulting in roof, siding, and garage door damage to two houses.

July 8, 2016 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Numerous vehicles were dented by very large hail, and some windows were broken. Area fruit crops sustained considerable damage.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	1	2	13	15	5

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 Antrim County

Has it ever hailed in Antrim County?

Yes — 37 hail events have been recorded for Antrim County, MI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1979, including 19 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Antrim County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Antrim County, MI is March 30, 2026, with 0.75″ (penny) 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 Antrim County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on July 8, 2016. 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

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.