Hail history for Manistee County, MI

Manistee County has 47 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 23 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on April 27, 2024.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

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 47 since 1973

1″ or larger 23 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · April 27, 2024

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 Manistee County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 47 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 31, 2026	0.8″	Penny
March 31, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 31, 2026	0.75″	Penny
April 18, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 27, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
April 27, 2024	0.75″	Penny
April 27, 2024	1.75″	Golf ball
April 27, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

March 31, 2026 · 0.75″ (penny)

Photo of hail up to around penny size near Bear Lake, MI.

April 27, 2024 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Images shared on social media from Zosel St. in Onekama of measured 2 inch hail. Damage to vehicles and home siding. Time estimated from radar.

September 26, 1998 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Hail up to 2.00 inches in diameter severely damaged 2 apple orchards. Around 15,000 bushels of apples were destroyed with an estimated monetary loss of $35,000.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	1	1	5	9	9	22

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 Manistee County

Has it ever hailed in Manistee County?

Yes — 47 hail events have been recorded for Manistee County, MI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1973, including 23 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Manistee County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Manistee County, MI is March 31, 2026, with 0.8″ (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 Manistee County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on April 27, 2024. 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.

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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.