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Hail history for Houghton Lake, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Houghton Lake on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Mar 31, 2026. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Houghton Lake
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Houghton Lake 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Houghton Lake |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Houghton Lake by year
When hail season peaks near Houghton Lake
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and July (4).
Largest hail storms near Houghton Lake
Jun 12, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Loxley (8 mi from Houghton Lake)
Mar 31, 2026 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Houghton Lake (1 mi from Houghton Lake)
Jul 17, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Leland (8 mi from Houghton Lake)
Oct 18, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Lyon Manor (9 mi from Houghton Lake)
Aug 2, 2015 · 1 in (quarter) · Lyon Manor (10 mi from Houghton Lake)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Houghton Lake
26 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Houghton Lake since 2006, on 24 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Oct 12, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 53 mph, measured | Roscommon County 1 wind report |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 60 mph, measured | Houghton Lake Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Loxley 1 wind report |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Lyon Manor 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Prudenville 1 wind report |
| Jul 4, 2019 | 69 mph, estimated | Houghton Lake 1 wind report |
| Aug 28, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | Summit Hgts 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 60 mph, estimated | Higgins Lake 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2017 | 64 mph, estimated | Lyon Manor 1 wind report |
| Sep 10, 2016 | 59 mph, estimated | Prudenville 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 Houghton Lake; 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 Houghton Lake.
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