Hail History

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Hail history for Southfield, MI

Last hail within 10 milesJun 16, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months4
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 4, 2012
Hail days since 200630
Days with hail 1 inch or larger20
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles183

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Southfield on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 4, 2012. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Southfield ranks #603 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Southfield

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 16, 20261 in
quarter		Franklin
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Southfield		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Dearborn
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Southfield		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 20261 in
quarter		Highland Park
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Southfield		NOAA Storm Events
May 4, 20260.88 in
nickel		Pleasant Ridge
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Southfield		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20250.88 in
nickel		Huntington Woods
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Southfield		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Southfield by year

106407208109210211312133141516171181192202112222324125426

When hail season peaks near Southfield

Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and June (5).

JanFeb4Mar4Apr6May5Jun5Jul4Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Southfield

Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hazel Park (4 mi from Southfield)

Mar 15, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Center Line (10 mi from Southfield)

Jul 20, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Redford Hgts (6 mi from Southfield)

Jun 10, 2026 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Dearborn (10 mi from Southfield)

May 1, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Dearborn Hgts (8 mi from Southfield)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Southfield

183 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Southfield since 2006, on 77 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Jun 8, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedCenter Line, Ferndale, Royal Oak
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedLivonia
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedBerkley, Royal Oak
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202664 mph, estimatedHazel Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202660 mph, estimatedLivonia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202562 mph, estimatedBerkley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202563 mph, estimatedDearborn Hgts
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202564 mph, estimatedWestmore, Bloomfield Hills, Hazel Park
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202560 mph, estimatedTrot Big Beaver Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202463 mph, estimatedBirmingham, Birmingham Grand Pri
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.

Filing a roof or car hail claim?

Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Southfield; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.

Nearby cities

Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Southfield.

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