Hail history for Ingham County, MI

Ingham County has 79 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 58 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) 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 79 since 1956

1″ or larger 58 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · 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 Ingham County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 79 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 31, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 6, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 6, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 6, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 6, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 6, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
February 2, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
June 20, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 20, 2024 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Large hail over an inch in diameter and damaging winds were reported.

September 21, 2022 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hail up to two inches in diameter was reported.

June 24, 1998 · 2.75″ (baseball)

A trained weather spotter reported baseball-sized hail and wind gusts to 50 mph. Hail reportedly damaged some auto glass and roofs in the area, but damage estimates were not available.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	2	1	9	20	25	5	16

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 Ingham County

Has it ever hailed in Ingham County?

Yes — 79 hail events have been recorded for Ingham County, MI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 58 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Ingham County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Ingham County, MI is March 31, 2026, 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 Ingham County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 24, 1998. 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.