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Hail history for East Tawas, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of East Tawas on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on May 17, 2006. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near East Tawas
No hail was reported within 10 miles of East Tawas in the last two years.
Hail days near East Tawas by year
When hail season peaks near East Tawas
Of the 9 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (3) and June (2).
Largest hail storms near East Tawas
May 17, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · East Tawas (1 mi from East Tawas)
Jun 15, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Tawas City (2 mi from East Tawas)
Jul 15, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Tawas City (2 mi from East Tawas)
Feb 24, 2017 · 1 in (quarter) · East Tawas (2 mi from East Tawas)
May 27, 2018 · 1 in (quarter) · East Tawas Iosco Airport (6 mi from East Tawas)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of East Tawas
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2011 | EF0 | Alabaster Jct 4 mi from East Tawas |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near East Tawas
13 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of East Tawas since 2006, on 12 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Jun 10, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | East Tawas 1 wind report |
| Apr 24, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Tawas City 1 wind report |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Sand Lake, Tawas City 2 wind reports |
| Jul 19, 2020 | 62 mph, estimated | East Tawas Iosco Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2020 | 66 mph, measured | East Tawas 1 wind report |
| May 27, 2018 | 62 mph, estimated | East Tawas Iosco Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 8, 2015 | 63 mph, estimated | Tawas City 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2013 | 58 mph, estimated | Tawas City 1 wind report |
| Aug 23, 2008 | 60 mph, estimated | Wurtsmith AFB 1 wind report |
| Jun 15, 2008 | 62 mph, estimated | Tawas City 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 East Tawas; 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.
Nearby cities
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 East Tawas.
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