Hail history for Saginaw County, MI

Saginaw County has 123 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 61 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.5″ (softball) on September 2, 1984.

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 123 since 1963

1″ or larger 61 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.5″ softball · September 2, 1984

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 Saginaw County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 123 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
August 11, 2023	1.0″	Quarter
September 14, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
September 12, 2021	1.75″	Golf ball
September 12, 2021	1.0″	Quarter
September 12, 2021	1.75″	Golf ball
September 12, 2021	2.0″	Hen egg
October 23, 2020	1.0″	Quarter
February 24, 2017	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

June 6, 2008 · 1.0″ (quarter)

Local Media reported hail large enough to break the windshield of an SUV.

July 17, 2006 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

The public reported golf ball size hail in Merrill.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	2	3	7	17	47	40	7

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 Saginaw County

Has it ever hailed in Saginaw County?

Yes — 123 hail events have been recorded for Saginaw County, MI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1963, including 61 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Saginaw County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Saginaw County, MI is August 11, 2023, 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 Saginaw County?

3.5″ (softball), recorded on September 2, 1984. 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.