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Hail history for Alpena, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Alpena on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Aug 7, 2025. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Alpena
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2025 | 2 in hen egg | Alpena 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Alpena |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Alpena by year
When hail season peaks near Alpena
Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (3) and June (1).
Largest hail storms near Alpena
Jul 8, 2016 · 2 in (hen egg) · Alpena (1 mi from Alpena)
National Weather Service description (English): Some damage done to area crops, including wheat and soybeans.Aug 7, 2025 · 2 in (hen egg) · Alpena (6 mi from Alpena)
National Weather Service description (English): Multiple reports of hailstones up to 2 inches in diameter near El Cajon and Misery Bays on the Lake Huron coast east of Alpena.Jul 17, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Honor (4 mi from Alpena)
Jul 19, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Alpena (3 mi from Alpena)
Jun 15, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Alpena (6 mi from Alpena)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Alpena
18 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Alpena since 2006, on 13 days. The strongest measured gust was 48 mph on Jul 27, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 48 mph, measured | Alpena, Cathro 3 wind reports |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 46 mph, measured | Cathro, Maple Ridge Township 2 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Cathro 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Alpena 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Kerston 1 wind report |
| Jul 24, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Alpena 1 wind report |
| Aug 28, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | Alpena Jct 1 wind report |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 63 mph, estimated | Kerston, Alpena 2 wind reports |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 62 mph, estimated | Phelps Airport Alp 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2010 | 60 mph, estimated | Lakewood 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 Alpena; 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.
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 Alpena.
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