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Hail history for Jackson, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Jackson on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 3, 2012. Hail is most common here in May and April.
Jackson ranks #1,033 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →
Recent hail near Jackson
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Henrietta 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Jackson |
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May 3, 2012 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Woodville (1 mi from Jackson)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported hail up to two inches in diameter two miles southeast of Jackson with one inch hail in Jackson.Jun 1, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Parma (10 mi from Jackson)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to around one and three quarters of an inch in diameter was reported.Apr 22, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Napoleon (9 mi from Jackson)
Mar 30, 2025 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Henrietta (7 mi from Jackson)
Jul 2, 2008 · 0.88 in (5-sent coin) · Knollwood Park (1 mi from Jackson)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Jackson
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2018 | EF0 | Kibby Cobb 2 mi from Jackson |
| Mar 31, 2006 | F1 | Leoni 7 mi from Jackson |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Jackson
45 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Jackson since 2006, on 37 days. The strongest measured gust was 96 mph on Mar 30, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage a reported | Jackson 1 wind report |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 58 mph, a measured | Sandstone 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2026 | 48 mph, a measured | Sandstone, Jackson 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 51 mph, a measured | Sandstone, Jackson 2 wind reports |
| May 18, 2026 | 60 mph, a estimat | Woodville 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 70 mph, a estimat | Liberty 1 wind report |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 96 mph, a measured | Reynolds Field, Brookline, Southland 4 wind reports |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Jackson 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Woodville 1 wind report |
| Aug 24, 2023 | 64 mph, a measured | Reynolds Field 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 Jackson; 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 Jackson.
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