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Hail history for Burton, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Burton on 31 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Jul 20, 2023. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Burton ranks #583 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Burton
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Grand Blanc 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Burton |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Flint 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Burton |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Burton by year
When hail season peaks near Burton
Of the 31 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and July (6).
Largest hail storms near Burton
Jul 20, 2023 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Davison (5 mi from Burton)
National Weather Service description (English): Reports of baseball size hail in Davison.Jun 17, 2013 · 2 in (hen egg) · Russellville (8 mi from Burton)
Apr 22, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Flint (7 mi from Burton)
Jul 16, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Genesee Duford Airport (8 mi from Burton)
Jul 3, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bishop Airport Fli (6 mi from Burton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Burton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | EF0 | Atlas 5 mi from Burton |
| Feb 28, 2024 | EF2 | Grand Blanc 6 mi from Burton |
| Mar 14, 2019 | EF0 | Genesee Duford Airport 8 mi from Burton |
| May 28, 2013 | EF2 | Grand Blanc 7 mi from Burton |
| May 28, 2013 | EF1 | Beecher 7 mi from Burton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Burton
159 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Burton since 2006, on 68 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Jun 9, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2026 | 55 mph, measured | Flint Bishop Airpo 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Rogersville 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Mt Morris, Flint 2 wind reports |
| Aug 12, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Davison 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 62 mph, estimated | Davison, Bishop Airport Fli 2 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 70 mph, measured | Burton, Bishop Airport Fli, Grand Blanc 5 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 63 mph, measured | Flint 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Davison 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2022 | 60 mph, measured | Bishop Airport Fli 2 wind reports |
| Apr 24, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Grand Blanc 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 Burton; 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 Burton.
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