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Hail history for Garden City, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Garden City on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 2, 2011. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Garden City ranks #863 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Garden City
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Dearborn, Greenfield Vlg 2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Garden City |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Garden City by year
When hail season peaks near Garden City
Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (6).
Largest hail storms near Garden City
Jul 2, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Nankin Mills (3 mi from Garden City)
Jul 20, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Redford Hgts (6 mi from Garden City)
May 1, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Dearborn (4 mi from Garden City)
Jun 10, 2026 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Dearborn (3 mi from Garden City)
Mar 31, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Sheldon (8 mi from Garden City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Garden City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | EF? | Lincoln Park 10 mi from Garden City |
| Apr 15, 2026 | EF0 | Melvindale 8 mi from Garden City |
| Jun 5, 2024 | EF1 | Plymouth 6 mi from Garden City |
| Aug 24, 2023 | EF0 | Cherry Hill 9 mi from Garden City |
| Aug 1, 2018 | EF0 | Taylor Center 9 mi from Garden City |
| Dec 23, 2015 | EF1 | Mettetal Airport 7 mi from Garden City |
| Sep 13, 2008 | EF2 | Plymouth 8 mi from Garden City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Garden City
184 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Garden City since 2006, on 89 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Aug 27, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Detroit Metro Intl. Airp, Inkster, Allen Park 3 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | damage reported | Livonia, Plymouth 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Detroit Metro Intl. Airp, Plymouth, Wayne 3 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 68 mph, estimated | Inkster 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Livonia 1 wind report |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 69 mph, measured | Detroit Metro Airport, Wayne 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 55 mph, estimated | Romulus 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Greenfield Vlg, Dearborn Hgts, Plymouth 3 wind reports |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Westmore 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Romulus, Greenfield Vlg 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 Garden City; 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 Garden City.
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