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Hail history for Durand, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Durand on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 26, 2007. Hail is most common here in July and May.
Recent hail near Durand
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Durand in the last two years.
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Of 5 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (2) and May (2).
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Apr 22, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bancroft (5 mi from Durand)
Jul 26, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Durand (1 mi from Durand)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail hammered areas in a 3 mile radius around Durand for 50 minutes. The hail, at times, was as big as golf balls. A local newspaper reported $1.8M in hail damages to homes alone. Hundreds of vehicles also took a beating. Local experts estimated damages at an average of $4K per vehicle. This information was used to estimate $1M in total damages to vehicles. Many crops in the area were also destroyed. One farmer estimated $400K in losses to soybeans alone. Total crop damages were estimated at a conservative $2M, bringing the total cost of this hailstorm to nearly $5M.May 27, 2009 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Swartz Creek (9 mi from Durand)
May 13, 2011 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Gaines (5 mi from Durand)
Jul 3, 2012 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Swartz Creek (9 mi from Durand)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Durand
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | EF0 | Vernon 3 mi from Durand |
| Mar 14, 2019 | EF0 | Lennon 7 mi from Durand |
| Jun 15, 2015 | EF0 | Durand 3 mi from Durand |
| May 28, 2013 | EF1 | Bancroft 6 mi from Durand |
| May 28, 2013 | EF0 | Gaines 5 mi from Durand |
| Aug 24, 2007 | EF0 | Juddville 6 mi from Durand |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Durand
65 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Durand since 2006, on 41 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Jun 22, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Byron 1 wind report |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 70 mph, a estimat | Duffield 1 wind report |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 81 mph, a estimat | Bancroft, Durand, Swartz Creek 8 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 64 mph, a estimat | Byron 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 63 mph, a estimat | Byron 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 63 mph, a estimat | Durand, Byron, Lennon 3 wind reports |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 63 mph, a estimat | Byron 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2021 | 64 mph, a estimat | Byron 1 wind report |
| Oct 23, 2020 | 60 mph, a estimat | Owosso City Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 3, 2020 | 60 mph, a estimat | Pittsburg, Corunna 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 Durand; 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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16 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 Durand.
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