Hail history for Livingston County, MI

Livingston County has 88 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 49 of them 1″ or larger and 1 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on July 26, 1978.

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 88 since 1974

1″ or larger 49 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 1 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · July 26, 1978

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 Livingston County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 88 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
February 18, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
February 18, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
June 19, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
July 23, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 15, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 15, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 15, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 15, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 19, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Social media images of hailstones around 1 inch in diameter.

May 25, 1994 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The Livingston County Sheriff reported windows were broken by golf ball-size hail and a roof antenna was blown down by strong thunderstorm winds.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	2	8	12	24	33	9

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 Livingston County

Has it ever hailed in Livingston County?

Yes — 88 hail events have been recorded for Livingston County, MI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1974, including 49 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Livingston County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Livingston County, MI is February 18, 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 Livingston County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 26, 1978. 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.