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Hail history for Southgate, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Southgate on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 8, 2016. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Southgate ranks #770 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →
Recent hail near Southgate
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1.25 in 50-sent coin | Dearborn, Greenfield Vlg 2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Southgate |
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Of 24 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (8) and June (4).
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Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Van Dyke (5 mi from Southgate)
Jul 8, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Riverview (3 mi from Southgate)
Jun 19, 2006 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Wyandotte (2 mi from Southgate)
May 1, 2007 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Dearborn (8 mi from Southgate)
Jun 10, 2026 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Dearborn (10 mi from Southgate)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Southgate
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | EF? | Lincoln Park 2 mi from Southgate |
| Apr 15, 2026 | EF0 | Melvindale 4 mi from Southgate |
| Aug 24, 2023 | EF1 | Gibraltar 9 mi from Southgate |
| Sep 25, 2018 | EF1 | Gibraltar 8 mi from Southgate |
| Aug 1, 2018 | EF0 | Taylor Center 4 mi from Southgate |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Southgate
150 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Southgate since 2006, on 86 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Aug 27, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 58 mph, a measured | Detroit Metro Intl. Airp, Inkster, Allen Park 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 63 mph, a measured | Detroit Metro Intl. Airp, Cora St 2 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 68 mph, a estimat | Inkster 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Wyandotte 1 wind report |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 69 mph, a measured | Detroit Metro Airport, Wayne 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 55 mph, a estimat | Romulus 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2025 | 64 mph, a estimat | Greenfield Vlg 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 63 mph, a estimat | Greenfield Vlg 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 58 mph, a estimat | Wyandotte 1 wind report |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 63 mph, a measured | Detroit Metro Airport 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 Southgate; 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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42 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 Southgate.
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