Hail history for Iron County, MI

Iron County has 60 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 36 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on June 29, 2014.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

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 60 since 1955

1″ or larger 36 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · June 29, 2014

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 Iron County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 60 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
July 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
April 28, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 28, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 8, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
June 8, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
April 9, 2017	1.0″	Quarter
May 24, 2016	0.88″	Nickel
September 2, 2015	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

June 8, 2021 · 1.0″ (quarter)

One inch diameter hail reported in Iron River via social media.

June 29, 2014 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

There was a delayed report of golf ball sized hail near Golden Lake in Iron County. Time of the report was estimated from radar.

April 24, 2009 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail lasted about three minutes. No strong winds were observed.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	2	1	0	6	33	12	5

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 Iron County

Has it ever hailed in Iron County?

Yes — 60 hail events have been recorded for Iron County, MI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1955, including 36 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Iron County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Iron County, MI is July 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 Iron County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on June 29, 2014. 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

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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.