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Hail history for Dearborn Heights, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Dearborn Heights on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 4, 2012. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Dearborn Heights ranks #770 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →
Recent hail near Dearborn Heights
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Dearborn, Greenfield Vlg 2 hail reports · closest near the center of Dearborn Heights |
| May 19, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Highland Park 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Dearborn Heights |
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Jul 2, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Nankin Mills (6 mi from Dearborn Heights)
Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Royal Oak Township (10 mi from Dearborn Heights)
Jul 20, 2023 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Redford Hgts (4 mi from Dearborn Heights)
May 1, 2007 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Dearborn (2 mi from Dearborn Heights)
Jun 10, 2026 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Dearborn (0 mi from Dearborn Heights)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Dearborn Heights
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | EF? | Lincoln Park 8 mi from Dearborn Heights |
| Apr 15, 2026 | EF0 | Melvindale 6 mi from Dearborn Heights |
| Jun 5, 2024 | EF1 | Plymouth 9 mi from Dearborn Heights |
| Aug 1, 2018 | EF0 | Taylor Center 10 mi from Dearborn Heights |
| Dec 23, 2015 | EF1 | Mettetal Airport 10 mi from Dearborn Heights |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Dearborn Heights
182 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Dearborn Heights since 2006, on 91 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Aug 27, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 58 mph, a measured | Detroit Metro Intl. Airp, Inkster, Allen Park 3 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage a reported | Livonia 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 63 mph, a measured | Detroit Metro Intl. Airp, Wayne 2 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 68 mph, a estimat | Inkster 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Livonia 1 wind report |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 69 mph, a measured | Detroit Metro Airport, Wayne 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 55 mph, a estimat | Romulus 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2025 | 64 mph, a estimat | Greenfield Vlg, Dearborn Hgts 2 wind reports |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 64 mph, a estimat | Westmore 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 63 mph, a estimat | Greenfield Vlg 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 Dearborn Heights; 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 Dearborn Heights.
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