Hail history for Clinton County, MI

Clinton County has 47 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 25 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 12, 2021.

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 47 since 1961

1″ or larger 25 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 12, 2021

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 Clinton County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 47 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 20, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
June 12, 2021	2.75″	Baseball
July 8, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
July 27, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
May 3, 2012	0.75″	Penny
June 22, 2011	1.0″	Quarter
April 19, 2011	0.75″	Penny
April 11, 2008	1.25″	Half dollar

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

From the storm reports

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

July 20, 2023 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Hail over an inch in diameter was reported near St. John's.

June 12, 2021 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A trained spotter measured baseball sized hail in Ovid and also reported that several trees and wires were blown down.

June 25, 1998 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Pilot reported 2 inch diameter hail in the vicinity of Capital City Airport, over southern Clinton County.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	3	5	18	13	5	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 Clinton County

Has it ever hailed in Clinton County?

Yes — 47 hail events have been recorded for Clinton County, MI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1961, including 25 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Clinton County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Clinton County, MI is July 20, 2023, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Clinton County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 12, 2021. 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.

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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.