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Hail history for Royal Oak, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Royal Oak on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on Apr 6, 2010. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Royal Oak ranks #467 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →
Recent hail near Royal Oak
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Franklin 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Royal Oak |
| May 19, 2026 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Highland Park 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Royal Oak |
| May 4, 2026 | 0.88 in 5-sent coin | Pleasant Ridge 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Royal Oak |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 0.88 in 5-sent coin | Huntington Woods 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Royal Oak |
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Of 36 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (6).
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Apr 6, 2010 · 2.25 in · Sterling Hgts (9 mi from Royal Oak)
Mar 15, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Center Line (8 mi from Royal Oak)
Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Center Line (7 mi from Royal Oak)
Jul 20, 2023 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Redford Hgts (8 mi from Royal Oak)
Aug 23, 2007 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Fraser (9 mi from Royal Oak)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Royal Oak
167 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Royal Oak since 2006, on 72 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jun 21, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage a reported | Center Line, Ferndale, Royal Oak 3 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 51 mph, a measured | Detroit City Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage a reported | Berkley, Royal Oak 2 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 64 mph, a estimat | Hazel Park 1 wind report |
| May 4, 2026 | 64 mph, a estimat | East Detroit, Cady 2 wind reports |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 62 mph, a estimat | Berkley 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 64 mph, a estimat | Bloomfield Hills, Cady, Hazel Park 4 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 60 mph, a estimat | Trot Big Beaver Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 63 mph, a estimat | Birmingham, Birmingham Grand Pri 2 wind reports |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 63 mph, a estimat | Clawson, Warren 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 Royal Oak; 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 Royal Oak.
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