Hail History

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Hail history for Ann Arbor, MI

Last hail within 10 milesMar 6, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Mar 15, 2012
Hail days since 200637
Days with hail 1 inch or larger20
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles143

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ann Arbor on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Mar 15, 2012. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Ann Arbor ranks #122 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Ann Arbor

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 6, 20260.88 in
nickel		Ann Arbor
1 hail report · closest near the center of Ann Arbor		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251 in
quarter		Pittsfield
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Ann Arbor		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Ann Arbor by year

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When hail season peaks near Ann Arbor

Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (10) and June (7).

Jan2Feb5Mar2Apr4May7Jun10Jul5Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Ann Arbor

Mar 15, 2012 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Dexter (8 mi from Ann Arbor)

Jul 20, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Ypsilanti (7 mi from Ann Arbor)

Jun 27, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ann Arbor (3 mi from Ann Arbor)

Jun 15, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Delhi Mills (4 mi from Ann Arbor)

Jul 26, 2007 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Saline (4 mi from Ann Arbor)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ann Arbor

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 15, 2026EF1Ann Arbor
2 mi from Ann Arbor		1.7 mi long, 500 yd wide
Jun 23, 2010EF0York
10 mi from Ann Arbor		3.7 mi long, 75 yd wide
Sep 30, 2006F0Ann Arbor
1 mi from Ann Arbor		0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ann Arbor

143 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ann Arbor since 2006, on 72 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Aug 24, 2020.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedAnn Arbor
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedDexter, Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 18, 202660 mph, estimatedScio
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202670 mph, measuredAnn Arbor, Ann Arbor Young Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202564 mph, estimatedAnn Arbor, Ann Arbor Young Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202560 mph, estimatedSaline, Ypsilanti McEnnan, Ann Arbor
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202464 mph, estimatedAnn Arbor
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202463 mph, estimatedAnn Arbor, Geddes
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202464 mph, estimatedDixboro
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 24, 202370 mph, estimatedAnn Arbor, Eastlawn
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events

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 Ann Arbor; 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 Ann Arbor.

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