Hail history for Iosco County, MI

Iosco County has 71 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 30 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on June 30, 2004.

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 71 since 1977

1″ or larger 30 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · June 30, 2004

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 Iosco County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 71 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 27, 2018	0.75″	Penny
May 27, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
February 24, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
July 27, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
April 29, 2014	0.75″	Penny
June 16, 2013	1.0″	Quarter
July 5, 2009	0.75″	Penny
May 30, 2009	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

July 5, 2009 · 0.75″ (penny)

Penny sized hail at Red Hawk Golf Course.

June 27, 1995 · 1.0″ (quarter)

One inch hail reported by a spotter 12 miles west of Tawas City.

August 30, 1993 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Golfball-size hail was reported by spotter.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	3	21	40	6	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 Iosco County

Has it ever hailed in Iosco County?

Yes — 71 hail events have been recorded for Iosco County, MI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1977, including 30 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Iosco County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Iosco County, MI is May 27, 2018, 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 Iosco County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on June 30, 2004. 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

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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.