Hail History

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Hail history for Birmingham, MI

Last hail within 10 milesJun 16, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.25 inApr 6, 2010
Hail days since 200627
Days with hail 1 inch or larger17
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles192

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Birmingham on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on Apr 6, 2010. Hail is most common here in May and August.

Recent hail near Birmingham

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 16, 20261 in
quarter		Franklin
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Birmingham		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 20261 in
quarter		Highland Park
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Birmingham		NOAA Storm Events
May 4, 20260.88 in
nickel		Pleasant Ridge
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Birmingham		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20250.9 inFour Towns, Huntington Woods
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Birmingham		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 Birmingham by year

1063072082092102111121133141516117181192021122123224125326

When hail season peaks near Birmingham

Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and August (5).

Jan1Feb3Mar4Apr5May4Jun2Jul5Aug2Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Birmingham

Apr 6, 2010 · 2.25 in · Sterling Hgts (9 mi from Birmingham)

Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hazel Park (6 mi from Birmingham)

Jun 8, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Redford (9 mi from Birmingham)

Oct 26, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Berkley (3 mi from Birmingham)

Apr 25, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Farmington (9 mi from Birmingham)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Birmingham

192 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Birmingham since 2006, on 81 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Apr 25, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedCenter Line, Ferndale, Auburn Hills
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedBerkley, Royal Oak
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202664 mph, estimatedHazel Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 202664 mph, estimatedWestacres
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202660 mph, estimatedElizabeth Lake Estat
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202664 mph, estimatedUtica, Rochester Hills
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202562 mph, estimatedBerkley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202564 mph, estimatedBloomfield Hills, Hazel Park
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202563 mph, estimatedRochester Hills, Brooklands
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202560 mph, estimatedTrot Big Beaver Airport
1 wind report		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 Birmingham; 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 Birmingham.

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