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Hail history for River Rouge, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of River Rouge on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 8, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near River Rouge
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Dearborn, Greenfield Vlg 2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from River Rouge |
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Of 23 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (6) and July (6).
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Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Van Dyke (1 mi from River Rouge)
Jul 8, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Riverview (8 mi from River Rouge)
Jun 19, 2006 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Wyandotte (5 mi from River Rouge)
Jul 20, 2023 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Redford Hgts (10 mi from River Rouge)
May 1, 2007 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Dearborn (7 mi from River Rouge)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of River Rouge
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | EF? | Lincoln Park 3 mi from River Rouge |
| Sep 3, 2026 | EF? | Comerica Park 9 mi from River Rouge |
| Apr 15, 2026 | EF0 | Melvindale 3 mi from River Rouge |
| Aug 1, 2018 | EF0 | Taylor Center 8 mi from River Rouge |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near River Rouge
138 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of River Rouge since 2006, on 78 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jul 12, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage a reported | Inkster, Allen Park, Comerica Park 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage a reported | Cora St 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 68 mph, a estimat | Inkster 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Wyandotte 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2025 | 64 mph, a estimat | Greenfield Vlg, Dearborn Hgts, Grosse Pt Park 3 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 63 mph, a estimat | Greenfield Vlg 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Wyandotte 1 wind report |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 63 mph, a estimat | Inkster 1 wind report |
| Aug 24, 2023 | 70 mph, a estimat | Detroit 1 wind report |
| Aug 23, 2023 | 58 mph, a estimat | Wyandotte 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 River Rouge; 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 River Rouge.
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