Hail history for Marquette County, MI

Marquette County has 218 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 122 of them 1″ or larger and 6 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on June 20, 2007.

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 218 since 1956

1″ or larger 122 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 6 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · June 20, 2007

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 Marquette County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 218 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 5, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 8, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
June 13, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 13, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 13, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
June 13, 2024	0.75″	Penny
July 10, 2023	1.25″	Half dollar
July 10, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

June 8, 2025 · 1.0″ (quarter)

One inch hail observed by the public near Champion. Time estimated from radar.

June 20, 2007 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Several trucks damaged or totaled.

May 14, 2007 · 3.0″ (tea cup)

Most hailstones were half an inch to an inch and a half in diameter, but a few stones were three inches in diameter and shattered car windows.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	2	5	14	12	79	55	50

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 Marquette County

Has it ever hailed in Marquette County?

Yes — 218 hail events have been recorded for Marquette County, MI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 122 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Marquette County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Marquette County, MI is August 5, 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 Marquette County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on June 20, 2007. 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.