Hail history for Otsego County, MI

Otsego County has 57 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 26 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.0″ (hen egg) on May 20, 2022.

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 57 since 1993

1″ or larger 26 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.0″ hen egg · May 20, 2022

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 Otsego County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 57 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
September 22, 2025	1.25″	Half dollar
June 25, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2023	1.75″	Golf ball
June 25, 2023	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
June 25, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
June 25, 2023	0.75″	Penny
June 25, 2023	0.75″	Penny
June 25, 2023	1.0″	Quarter

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

From the storm reports

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

September 22, 2025 · 1.25″ (half dollar)

Video of hail of at least quarter to half dollar size falling on Old Alba Rd southwest of Gaylord, MI in Otsego county.

June 25, 2023 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Delayed report of large hail. Photos submitted to NWS Gaylord support hailstones of about golf ball size, along with significant accumulations of hail in the area. Time estimated by radar.

May 20, 2022 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Facebook photo of hailstone in Elmira. Time estimated by radar.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	0	22	17	7	11

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 Otsego County

Has it ever hailed in Otsego County?

Yes — 57 hail events have been recorded for Otsego County, MI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1993, including 26 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Otsego County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Otsego County, MI is September 22, 2025, with 1.25″ (half dollar) 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 Otsego County?

2.0″ (hen egg), recorded on May 20, 2022. 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.

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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.