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Hail history for Birmingham, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Birmingham on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on Apr 6, 2010. Hail is most common here in May and August.
Recent hail near Birmingham
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Franklin 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Birmingham |
| May 19, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Highland Park 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Birmingham |
| May 4, 2026 | 0.88 in 5-sent coin | Pleasant Ridge 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Birmingham |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 0.90 in | Four Towns, Huntington Woods 2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Birmingham |
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Apr 6, 2010 · 2.25 in · Sterling Hgts (9 mi from Birmingham)
Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hazel Park (6 mi from Birmingham)
Jun 8, 2007 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Redford (9 mi from Birmingham)
Oct 26, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Berkley (3 mi from Birmingham)
Apr 25, 2009 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Farmington (9 mi from Birmingham)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Birmingham
192 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Birmingham since 2006, on 81 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Apr 25, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage a reported | Center Line, Ferndale, Auburn Hills 4 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage a reported | Berkley, Royal Oak 2 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 64 mph, a estimat | Hazel Park 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 64 mph, a estimat | Westacres 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Elizabeth Lake Estat 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2026 | 64 mph, a estimat | Utica, Rochester Hills 2 wind reports |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 62 mph, a estimat | Berkley 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 64 mph, a estimat | Bloomfield Hills, Hazel Park 3 wind reports |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 63 mph, a estimat | Rochester Hills, Brooklands 2 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Trot Big Beaver Airport 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 Birmingham; 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.
Cities nearby
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37 hail days
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 Birmingham.
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