Hail history for Gogebic County, MI

Gogebic County has 68 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 33 of them 1″ or larger and 7 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.0″ (softball) on July 28, 2006.

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 68 since 1965

1″ or larger 33 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 7 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.0″ softball · July 28, 2006

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 Gogebic County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 68 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 19, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 18, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 18, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
May 18, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 18, 2024	0.75″	Penny
June 30, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
August 10, 2021	2.75″	Baseball

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

From the storm reports

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

June 19, 2025 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Broadcast media showed a video of hail covering the ground at a golf course with the largest hail being 1.5 inches.

August 10, 2021 · 2.75″ (baseball)

The public submitted a photo of a baseball-sized hailstone near Watersmeet to a local news station immediately after the hail stopped at 300 CDT.

July 28, 2006 · 4.0″ (softball)

Hail up to 4 inches in diameter resulted in significant damage to roofs, siding, and automobiles.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	2	3	4	35	11	10

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 Gogebic County

Has it ever hailed in Gogebic County?

Yes — 68 hail events have been recorded for Gogebic County, MI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1965, including 33 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Gogebic County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Gogebic County, MI is August 8, 2025, 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 Gogebic County?

4.0″ (softball), recorded on July 28, 2006. 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.