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Hail history for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County has 52 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 31 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on July 7, 1980.
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.
When it hails in Grand Traverse County
Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Grand Traverse County's peak: July.
Most recent recorded events
| Date | Size | Comparable to |
|---|---|---|
| 0.75″ | Penny | |
| 1.25″ | Half dollar | |
| 0.85″ | Nickel | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 0.88″ | Nickel | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter | |
| 1.0″ | Quarter |
Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Grand Traverse County.
From the storm reports
Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).
· 0.75″ (penny)
Hail from half-inch up to penny size near Traverse City West Senior High in Traverse City, MI.
· 1.25″ (half dollar)
Multiple reports of large hail in the Traverse City, MI metro area, including quarter-size hail at UpNorthLive studios west of Traverse City at 0630am, and half dollar size hail at 9&10 studios in downtown Traverse City at 0640am. Hail up to 1.5 inches was reported near Turtle Creek Casino at Acme, east of Traverse City, at 0654am, along with ponding on roads from heavy rainfall.
· 1.25″ (half dollar)
Hail partially covering US 131.
Events by decade
| 1950s | 1960s | 1970s | 1980s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 18 | 13 |
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 Grand Traverse County
Has it ever hailed in Grand Traverse County?
Yes — 52 hail events have been recorded for Grand Traverse County, MI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 31 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.
When did it last hail in Grand Traverse County?
The most recent recorded hail event for Grand Traverse 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 Grand Traverse County?
2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on July 7, 1980. 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
- Washtenaw County 261
- Oakland County 238
- Wayne County 219
- Marquette County 218
- Genesee County 215
- Macomb County 186
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.