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Hail history for East Lansing, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of East Lansing on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jun 8, 2009. Hail is most common here in June and April.
East Lansing ranks #989 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near East Lansing
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Haslett 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from East Lansing |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Hopwood Acres, Packard, East Lansing Airport 5 hail reports · closest near the center of East Lansing |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near East Lansing by year
When hail season peaks near East Lansing
Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and April (3).
Largest hail storms near East Lansing
Jun 8, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Holt (7 mi from East Lansing)
Apr 11, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · De Witt (8 mi from East Lansing)
Jun 20, 2024 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Packard (8 mi from East Lansing)
Jun 12, 2013 · 1 in (quarter) · Holt (7 mi from East Lansing)
Jul 27, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · East De Witt (7 mi from East Lansing)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of East Lansing
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2018 | EF0 | Bath 10 mi from East Lansing |
| May 28, 2013 | EF0 | Shaftsburg 10 mi from East Lansing |
| Jun 8, 2008 | EF1 | Hopwood Acres 4 mi from East Lansing |
| Aug 24, 2007 | EF1 | Lansing 4 mi from East Lansing |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near East Lansing
86 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of East Lansing since 2006, on 43 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on May 18, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Edgemont Park, Lansing, Dimondale 6 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Holt, Edgemont Park, East Lansing 9 wind reports |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Lansing, De Witt, Hopwood Acres 4 wind reports |
| May 18, 2026 | 75 mph, estimated | Capitol Cty Airport, Packard, East Lansing 4 wind reports |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Meridan 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | De Witt, Shaftsburg, Valley Farms 3 wind reports |
| May 15, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Okemos, East Lansing, Capitol Cty Airport 5 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 62 mph, measured | Capitol Cty Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 64 mph, measured | East Lansing, Capitol Cty Airport, Haslett 3 wind reports |
| Aug 24, 2023 | 75 mph, estimated | Waverly Park, Forest Hills 2 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 East Lansing; 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
- Okemos
18 hail days - Lansing
15 hail days - Haslett
12 hail days - Holt
16 hail days - Waverly
13 hail days - Owosso
10 hail days - Howell
17 hail days - Jackson
11 hail days
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 East Lansing.
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