Hail history for Oceana County, MI

Oceana County has 41 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 20 of them 1″ or larger. The largest on record: 1.75″ (golf ball) on April 10, 2017.

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 41 since 1968

1″ or larger 20 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 0 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 1.75″ golf ball · April 10, 2017

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 Oceana County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 41 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
May 16, 2025	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 3, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
May 11, 2022	1.0″	Quarter
September 12, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
April 10, 2017	1.75″	Golf ball
June 18, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
May 7, 2014	1.0″	Quarter
May 15, 2012	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

June 3, 2023 · 1.0″ (quarter)

An isolated severe storm produced one inch diameter hail near Stony Lake.

April 10, 2017 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail up to one and three quarters inches in diameter was reported near Shelby.

June 8, 2011 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Broadcast media relayed a report of golf ball sized hail that fell within the village of Shelby with the passage of the storms.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	1	1	4	2	22	7	4

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 Oceana County

Has it ever hailed in Oceana County?

Yes — 41 hail events have been recorded for Oceana County, MI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1968, including 20 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Oceana County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Oceana County, MI is May 16, 2025, with 1.5″ (ping-pong ball) 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 Oceana County?

1.75″ (golf ball), recorded on April 10, 2017. 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.