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Hail history for Benzie County, MI
10 hail reports in Benzie County since 2006 on 8 days. The largest stones measured 3.25 in on Oct 3, 2006.
Recent hail in Benzie County
No hail was reported in Benzie County in the last two years.
Hail days in Benzie County by year
When hail season peaks in Benzie County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Benzie County
18 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Benzie County since 2006, on 14 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Aug 18, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 43 mph, a measured | Elberta 1 wind report |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 60 mph, a measured | Bendon 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage a reported | Honor 1 wind report |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Carter Corner, Frankfort 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 58 mph, a estimat | Frankfort 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2021 | 58 mph, a estimat | Lake Ann 1 wind report |
| Jun 9, 2021 | 58 mph, a estimat | Thompsonville Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 60 mph, a estimat | Beulah, Thompsonville Airport 2 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2016 | 62 mph, a estimat | Watervale 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2016 | 60 mph, a estimat | Frankfort, Lake Ann 2 wind reports |
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 Benzie 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).