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Hail history for Traverse City, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Traverse City on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 21, 2025. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Traverse City
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Grawn 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Traverse City |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Traverse City 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Traverse City |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 1.75 in golf ball | Bingham, Traverse City 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Traverse City |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Traverse City by year
When hail season peaks near Traverse City
Of the 18 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Traverse City
Jun 21, 2025 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bingham (9 mi from Traverse City)
National Weather Service description (English): Employees at the Northwest Michigan Horticultural Research Station in the Leelanau Peninsula, northwest of Traverse City, MI, reported hail up to the size of golf balls, leading to damage of some cherry and apple orchards in the area, impacting sale of some fresh market apples as processing apples instead.Oct 3, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Traverse City (9 mi from Traverse City)
Jun 15, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Traverse City (1 mi from Traverse City)
May 25, 2019 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Traverse City (3 mi from Traverse City)
May 3, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Acme (7 mi from Traverse City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Traverse City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | EF? | Interlochen 8 mi from Traverse City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Traverse City
46 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Traverse City since 2006, on 27 days. The strongest measured gust was 67 mph on Aug 3, 2023.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 46 mph, measured | Greilickville 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 55 mph, measured | Traverse City, Greilickville 3 wind reports |
| Jul 13, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | Traverse City 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 41 mph, measured | Traverse City 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 49 mph, measured | Traverse City, Bingham, Greilickville 5 wind reports |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Traverse City Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 46 mph, measured | Acme 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2023 | 67 mph, measured | Acme, Traverse City Airport, Traverse City 4 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Grawn, Traverse City, Fouch 3 wind reports |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Acme Skyport 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 Traverse City; 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.
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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 Traverse City.
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