Hail history for Emmet County, MI

Emmet County has 18 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 8 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on June 24, 1998.

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 18 since 1983

1″ or larger 8 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · June 24, 1998

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 Emmet County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 18 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 30, 2019	1.0″	Quarter
September 21, 2012	0.88″	Nickel
June 8, 2011	0.75″	Penny
June 9, 2010	0.75″	Penny
June 22, 2008	0.75″	Penny
July 30, 2006	0.75″	Penny
October 14, 2005	1.0″	Quarter
June 27, 2005	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

June 9, 2010 · 0.75″ (penny)

A spotter reported penny-sized hail near the US-31 and US-131 intersection.

October 14, 2005 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Thunderstorms developed over the warm waters of far northern Lake Michigan, just ahead of a cold front. The strongest storm produced large hail as it came onshore.

June 24, 1998 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

Large hail up to 2.50" in diameter caused $100,000 worth of damage to cars on two lots west of Petoskey.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	2	5	7	4	0

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 Emmet County

Has it ever hailed in Emmet County?

Yes — 18 hail events have been recorded for Emmet County, MI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1983, including 8 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Emmet County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Emmet County, MI is September 30, 2019, 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 Emmet County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on June 24, 1998. 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.