Hail history for Lenawee County, MI

Lenawee County has 136 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 72 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 19, 2021.

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 136 since 1963

1″ or larger 72 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · June 19, 2021

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 Lenawee County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 136 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 26, 2026	0.75″	Penny
August 16, 2025	0.75″	Penny
July 11, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 15, 2023	0.75″	Penny
June 15, 2023	0.75″	Penny
June 19, 2021	2.75″	Baseball
June 19, 2021	3.0″	Tea cup
April 7, 2020	1.5″	Ping-pong ball

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

From the storm reports

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

July 26, 2007 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail the size of golf balls pelted the area, denting many vehicles. Total property damages were estimated at roughly $75K.

July 26, 2007 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

A local newspaper reported hail damages to sheriff's department patrol cars at the Lenawee County Fair. Total property damages, including other vehicles parked in the fairgrounds parking lot, were estimated at roughly $75K.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	2	10	30	62	23	8

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 Lenawee County

Has it ever hailed in Lenawee County?

Yes — 136 hail events have been recorded for Lenawee County, MI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1963, including 72 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Lenawee County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Lenawee County, MI is March 26, 2026, 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 Lenawee County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on June 19, 2021. 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.

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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.