Hail history for Midland County, MI

Midland County has 103 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 63 of them 1″ or larger and 8 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on July 27, 2014.

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 103 since 1970

1″ or larger 63 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 8 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · July 27, 2014

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 Midland County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 103 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 29, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
September 7, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
September 7, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
April 7, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
April 7, 2020	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 7, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
April 7, 2020	2.0″	Hen egg
April 7, 2020	2.0″	Hen egg

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

From the storm reports

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

January 7, 2008 · 0.88″ (nickel)

A heavy burst of hail of varying sizes covering ground up to 2 inches.

July 20, 1994 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Trees were knocked down in the communities of Coleman and Sanford.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	2	0	20	41	30	10

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 Midland County

Has it ever hailed in Midland County?

Yes — 103 hail events have been recorded for Midland County, MI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1970, including 63 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Midland County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Midland County, MI is August 29, 2022, 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 Midland County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on July 27, 2014. 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.