Hail history for Schoolcraft County, MI

Schoolcraft County has 44 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 20 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 2.75″ (baseball) on August 27, 1990.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

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 44 since 1987

1″ or larger 20 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 2.75″ baseball · August 27, 1990

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 Schoolcraft County

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

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 44 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
June 13, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
June 13, 2024	2.5″	Tennis ball
August 26, 2020	0.88″	Nickel
July 8, 2016	1.0″	Quarter
July 8, 2016	0.75″	Penny
August 2, 2015	0.75″	Penny
September 2, 2014	1.75″	Golf ball
July 18, 2013	0.88″	Nickel

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

From the storm reports

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

June 13, 2024 · 2.5″ (tennis ball)

A public report of observed and measured tennis ball sized hail along White Head Road and Forest Service Highway 13 near the Alger and Schoolcraft County line. Time of the report was estimated from radar.

June 13, 2024 · 2.0″ (hen egg)

Two-inch diameter hail was reported eight miles west-northwest of Steuben. A photo was sent of a hailstone about 30-45 minutes after it fell so some melting occurred. Time of the report was estimated from radar.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	0	0	2	6	23	10	3

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 Schoolcraft County

Has it ever hailed in Schoolcraft County?

Yes — 44 hail events have been recorded for Schoolcraft County, MI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1987, including 20 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Schoolcraft County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Schoolcraft County, MI is June 13, 2024, with 2.0″ (hen egg) 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 Schoolcraft County?

2.75″ (baseball), recorded on August 27, 1990. 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

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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.