Hail history for Cheboygan County, MI

Cheboygan County has 22 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 6 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on May 22, 2011.

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 22 since 1992

1″ or larger 6 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · May 22, 2011

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 Cheboygan County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 22 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 21, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
September 3, 2019	0.88″	Nickel
March 6, 2016	0.75″	Penny
June 4, 2011	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 22, 2011	0.75″	Penny
May 22, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
May 22, 2011	2.0″	Hen egg
June 9, 2010	1.75″	Golf ball

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

From the storm reports

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

June 21, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Report of golf ball size hail on I-75 in Cheboygan county. Additional reports of hail up to the size of a quarter near/in the city of Cheboygan, MI between 0850 and 0900.

June 9, 2010 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golfball sized hail fell on I-75 near mile marker 308.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	7	7	7	1

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 Cheboygan County

Has it ever hailed in Cheboygan County?

Yes — 22 hail events have been recorded for Cheboygan County, MI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1992, including 6 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Cheboygan County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Cheboygan County, MI is June 21, 2025, with 1.75″ (golf ball) 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 Cheboygan County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on May 22, 2011. 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

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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.