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Hail history for Manistee County, MI
36 hail reports in Manistee County since 2006 on 16 days. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Apr 27, 2024.
Cities in Manistee County
Recent hail in Manistee County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Brethren 1 hail report |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Pleasanton, Wellston 3 hail reports |
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Manistee 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Manistee County by year
When hail season peaks in Manistee County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Manistee County
29 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Manistee County since 2006, on 25 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Apr 10, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 43 mph, measured | Parkdale 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Brethren 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | High Bridge 1 wind report |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Onekama 1 wind report |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Onekama 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Blackr Apt Mani 1 wind report |
| Aug 28, 2018 | 67 mph, estimated | Pomona 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2017 | 58 mph, estimated | Manistee 1 wind report |
| Apr 20, 2017 | 68 mph, measured | Manistee 1 wind report |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 60 mph, estimated | Manistee 1 wind report |
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 Manistee County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).