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Hail history for Chippewa County, MI
29 hail reports in Chippewa County since 2006 on 22 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 18, 2012.
Cities in Chippewa County
Recent hail in Chippewa County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Rudyard, Eckerman 2 hail reports |
| Jul 26, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Paradise 1 hail report |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Oak Ridge, Stirlingville 2 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Chippewa County by year
When hail season peaks in Chippewa County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Chippewa County
20 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Chippewa County since 2006, on 15 days. The strongest measured gust was 64 mph on Aug 11, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | damage reported | McCarron 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 39 mph, measured | Raco 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Eckerman 1 wind report |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 61 mph, measured | Chippewa Co Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 11, 2021 | 64 mph, measured | Chippewa Co Airport, Cottage Park, Pickford 4 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2019 | 62 mph, estimated | Dollar Settlement 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Shallows 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 58 mph, estimated | Ssmarie Muni 1 wind report |
| Jun 11, 2017 | 66 mph, estimated | Munnscong, Goetzville 2 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2016 | 58 mph, estimated | Kinross 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 Chippewa County; 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).