Hail history for Huron County, MI

Huron County has 79 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 38 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on May 15, 2007.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 79 since 1969

1″ or larger 38 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · May 15, 2007

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 Huron County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 79 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 7, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 2, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
April 2, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 2, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 3, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
July 23, 2017	0.75″	Penny
May 29, 2016	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

May 29, 2016 · 1.0″ (quarter)

The hail cracked a few house windows.

June 5, 2005 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Trained spotter also estimated a thunderstorm wind gust of 58 mph.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	0	2	22	29	19	6

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 Huron County

Has it ever hailed in Huron County?

Yes — 79 hail events have been recorded for Huron County, MI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1969, including 38 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Huron County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Huron County, MI is August 7, 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 Huron County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on May 15, 2007. 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.

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.