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Hail history for Lake Orion, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Orion on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 25, 2009. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Lake Orion
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Clarkston 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Lake Orion |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 0.75 in 1-sent coin | Lake Orion 1 hail report · closest near the center of Lake Orion |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 0.88 in 5-sent coin | Leonard 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Lake Orion |
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Of 20 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (6) and July (6).
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Jun 25, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Oxford (5 mi from Lake Orion)
Jul 3, 2012 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Oxford (3 mi from Lake Orion)
Jul 20, 2023 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Oxford (3 mi from Lake Orion)
Jul 14, 2023 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Stony Creek (9 mi from Lake Orion)
Feb 28, 2024 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Huron Gardens (10 mi from Lake Orion)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake Orion
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2014 | EF1 | Goodison 6 mi from Lake Orion |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Orion
105 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Orion since 2006, on 55 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Apr 25, 2009.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage a reported | Auburn Hills, Rochester, Clarkston 4 wind reports |
| May 18, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Rochester Hills 1 wind report |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 63 mph, a estimat | Rochester Hills 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 63 mph, a estimat | Clarkston, Auburn Hgts, Rochester Hills 3 wind reports |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 64 mph, a estimat | Stony Creek, Mt Vernon 2 wind reports |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 63 mph, a estimat | Rochester Hills 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 58 mph, a estimat | Drayton Plains 1 wind report |
| Jul 11, 2023 | 60 mph, a estimat | Goodison 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 64 mph, a estimat | Drayton Plains, Stony Creek 2 wind reports |
| Aug 29, 2022 | 58 mph, a estimat | Rochester Hills 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 Lake Orion; 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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24 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 Lake Orion.
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