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Hail history for Okemos, MI

Haili ijiin 10 mileSep 3, 20260.75 in (1-sent coin)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin3

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.00 in (hen egg)Sep 21, 2022

Ane haili ijiin 200618

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon15

Tornado ijiin 10 mile8

Wind reports within 10 miles89

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Okemos on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Sep 21, 2022. Hail is most common here in June and April.

Recent hail near Okemos

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Sep 3, 2026	0.75 in 1-sent coin	Haslett 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Okemos	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Williamston 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Okemos	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Mar 6, 2026	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Hopwood Acres, Packard, East Lansing Airport 5 hail reports · closest 2 mi from Okemos	NOAA Storm Events

Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Okemos meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Okemos

Of 18 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (5) and April (4).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Okemos

Sep 21, 2022 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Mason (10 mi from Okemos)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to two inches in diameter was reported.

Jun 8, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Williamston (9 mi from Okemos)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported that golf ball sized hail fell two miles south of Williamston. A report from a gas station in that area also noted that a one foot diameter tree was blown down near Williamston road in the area near Interstate 96 and Williamston road.

May 3, 2012 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Mason (10 mi from Okemos)

Jun 20, 2024 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Packard (9 mi from Okemos)

Apr 22, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Mason (10 mi from Okemos)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Okemos

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Mar 30, 2025	EF1	Williamston 8 mi from Okemos	5.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 24, 2023	EF2	Meridan 8 mi from Okemos	10.7 mi long, 500 yd wide
Sep 1, 2018	EF0	Bath 10 mi from Okemos	4.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 28, 2013	EF0	Shaftsburg 8 mi from Okemos	0.7 mi long, 60 yd wide
May 29, 2011	EF0	Bell Oak 9 mi from Okemos	0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 29, 2011	EF1	Shaftsburg 9 mi from Okemos	3.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 8, 2008	EF1	Hopwood Acres 7 mi from Okemos	0.5 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 24, 2007	EF1	Lansing 6 mi from Okemos	6.0 mi long, 300 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Okemos

89 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Okemos since 2006, on 44 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on May 18, 2026.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 3, 2026	66 mph, a measured	Edgemont Park, Lansing, Williamston 7 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026	66 mph, a measured	Holt, Edgemont Park, East Lansing 10 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 2026	64 mph, a estimat	Lansing, Hopwood Acres, Capitol Cty Airport 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 2026	75 mph, a estimat	Capitol Cty Airport, Packard, East Lansing 4 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 2025	60 mph, a estimat	Meridan 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 2025	64 mph, a estimat	Shaftsburg, Valley Farms 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 2025	64 mph, a estimat	Okemos, East Lansing, Capitol Cty Airport 5 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 2025	64 mph, a estimat	Williamston, Capitol Cty Airport 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 2024	64 mph, a measured	East Lansing, Capitol Cty Airport, Haslett 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Aug 24, 2023	75 mph, a estimat	Waverly Park, Forest Hills 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events

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 Okemos; 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 Okemos.

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