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Hail history for Skidway Lake, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Skidway Lake on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jul 17, 2006. Hail is most common here in September and June.
Recent hail near Skidway Lake
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Skidway Lake in the last two years.
Hail days near Skidway Lake by year
When hail season peaks near Skidway Lake
Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in September (1) and June (1).
Largest hail storms near Skidway Lake
Jul 17, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Mancelona (9 mi from Skidway Lake)
Aug 2, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Campbells Corners (8 mi from Skidway Lake)
May 11, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Maple Ridge (9 mi from Skidway Lake)
Jun 15, 2008 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Prescott (6 mi from Skidway Lake)
Sep 20, 2008 · 0.75 in (penny) · Alger (4 mi from Skidway Lake)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Skidway Lake
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2018 | EF0 | Sterling 8 mi from Skidway Lake |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Skidway Lake
21 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Skidway Lake since 2006, on 16 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Alger 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Skidway Lake 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Prescott 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Prescott, Maple Ridge 2 wind reports |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Beaver Lake 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Alger, Prescott 2 wind reports |
| Aug 28, 2018 | 69 mph, estimated | Beaver Lake 1 wind report |
| Jul 13, 2018 | 63 mph, estimated | Maple Ridge, Skidway Lake 2 wind reports |
| May 27, 2018 | 63 mph, estimated | Sterling, Prescott 2 wind reports |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 58 mph, estimated | Skidway Lake 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 Skidway Lake; 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 Skidway Lake.
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