Hail history for Missaukee County, MI

Missaukee County has 37 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 19 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on August 2, 2015.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month May

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 37 since 1984

1″ or larger 19 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · August 2, 2015

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 Missaukee County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 37 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 31, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 30, 2026	0.88″	Nickel
March 30, 2026	0.75″	Penny
September 21, 2022	1.25″	Half dollar
August 3, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 11, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
May 26, 2018	1.0″	Quarter
February 24, 2017	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

March 31, 2026 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Quarter sized hail fell again in the Lake City area.

February 24, 2017 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Snow plows were utilized to clear hail-covered roads.

July 25, 1994 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Major crop damage occurred on a 5,000 acre area south and west of Vogel Center along the southern edge of the county. Hail size ranged from 1.25 to 1.75 inches. The entire episode was over in about seven minutes. Department of Agriculture specialists estimated the total damage at $200,000.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	1	7	13	10	6

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 Missaukee County

Has it ever hailed in Missaukee County?

Yes — 37 hail events have been recorded for Missaukee County, MI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1984, including 19 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Missaukee County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Missaukee County, MI is March 31, 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 Missaukee County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on August 2, 2015. 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.

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.