Hail history for Lapeer County, MI

Lapeer County has 84 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 37 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.5″ (tennis ball) on September 2, 1984.

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 84 since 1956

1″ or larger 37 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.5″ tennis ball · September 2, 1984

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 Lapeer County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 84 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 17, 2024	1.25″	Half dollar
May 17, 2024	2.25″	Tennis ball
August 23, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 20, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
July 14, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
April 7, 2020	1.75″	Golf ball
April 7, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
April 7, 2020	2.0″	Hen egg

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

From the storm reports

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

April 15, 1994 · 0.75″ (penny)

Hail of 0.75-inch diameter fell in both Metamora and North branch. Thunderstorm winds gusts knocked down power lines in Imlay City.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	1	1	2	10	44	14	11

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 Lapeer County

Has it ever hailed in Lapeer County?

Yes — 84 hail events have been recorded for Lapeer County, MI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 37 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lapeer County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lapeer County, MI is May 17, 2024, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Lapeer County?

2.5″ (tennis ball), recorded on September 2, 1984. 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

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.