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Hail history for Bad Axe, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bad Axe on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on May 15, 2007. Hail is most common here in May and September.
Recent hail near Bad Axe
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Ulby 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Bad Axe |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Bad Axe by year
When hail season peaks near Bad Axe
Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and September (2).
Largest hail storms near Bad Axe
May 15, 2007 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Bad Axe (2 mi from Bad Axe)
May 7, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Tyre (8 mi from Bad Axe)
Apr 25, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Bad Axe (6 mi from Bad Axe)
Apr 10, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Elkton (9 mi from Bad Axe)
Sep 5, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Ulby (9 mi from Bad Axe)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bad Axe
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2015 | EF0 | Bad Axe 1 mi from Bad Axe |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bad Axe
42 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bad Axe since 2006, on 29 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Sep 5, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | 43 mph, measured | Huron County Airport 1 wind report |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 81 mph, estimated | Rapson, Filion 2 wind reports |
| Aug 29, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Bad Axe 1 wind report |
| Sep 7, 2021 | 63 mph, estimated | Rescue 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Elkton 1 wind report |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Rapson 1 wind report |
| Aug 28, 2018 | 58 mph, estimated | Popple 1 wind report |
| Nov 18, 2016 | 59 mph, measured | Bad Axe 1 wind report |
| Nov 6, 2015 | 85 mph, estimated | Bad Axe 1 wind report |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 70 mph, estimated | Kinde, Ivanhoe, Ulby 5 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 Bad Axe; 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 Bad Axe.
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