Hail history for Ogemaw County, MI

Ogemaw County has 51 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 25 of them 1″ or larger and 3 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on August 2, 2015.

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 51 since 1976

1″ or larger 25 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 3 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · 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 Ogemaw County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 51 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 8, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
August 8, 2025	1.75″	Golf ball
October 17, 2016	0.75″	Penny
May 26, 2016	0.75″	Penny
August 2, 2015	1.0″	Quarter
August 2, 2015	4.5″	Grapefruit
April 29, 2014	0.75″	Penny
July 19, 2013	0.75″	Penny

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

From the storm reports

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

August 8, 2025 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Multiple reports of hail up to the size of golf balls in the vicinity of Rose City in northern Ogemaw county, Michigan.

August 2, 2015 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

These were the largest known hailstones in northern lower Michigan history. Hail reached just slightly larger than softballs, a few miles north of West Branch. Immense property destruction resulted, with many, many vehicles considered to be total losses, and roofs and siding dented and damaged. Around 350 structures were damaged in some way, shape, or form.

April 24, 1993 · 2.25″ (tennis ball)

Tomato-size hail fell on Cranberry Road, about 0.5 mile south of Greenwood Road.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	2	2	10	28	7	2

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 Ogemaw County

Has it ever hailed in Ogemaw County?

Yes — 51 hail events have been recorded for Ogemaw County, MI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1976, including 25 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Ogemaw County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Ogemaw County, MI is August 8, 2025, with 1.75″ (golf 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 Ogemaw County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on August 2, 2015. 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.