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Hail history for Escanaba, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Escanaba on 11 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 18, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Escanaba
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Escanaba in the last two years.
Hail days near Escanaba by year
When hail season peaks near Escanaba
Of the 11 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and July (3).
Largest hail storms near Escanaba
Jun 18, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Gladstone (8 mi from Escanaba)
National Weather Service description (English): Large hail was reported on the north side of Gladstone. Most hail stones were dime to quarter sized.Aug 1, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Stonington (5 mi from Escanaba)
Aug 2, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Kipling (9 mi from Escanaba)
Jun 18, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Hyde (7 mi from Escanaba)
Jul 8, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Gladstone (8 mi from Escanaba)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Escanaba
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2020 | EF1 | Pine Ridge 5 mi from Escanaba |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Escanaba
38 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Escanaba since 2006, on 18 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on May 21, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2026 | 41 mph, measured | Escanaba, Hyde, Ford River 4 wind reports |
| May 21, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Flat Rock, Ford River, Chandler 5 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Hyde 1 wind report |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Gladstone, Larch 2 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Dlta Co Airport 1 wind report |
| May 25, 2021 | 64 mph, estimated | North Escanaba, Escanaba, Narenta 7 wind reports |
| Jul 19, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Stonington 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Flat Rock, Escanaba 2 wind reports |
| Aug 5, 2019 | 69 mph, estimated | Gladstone 3 wind reports |
| Jul 1, 2018 | 58 mph, estimated | Dlta Co Airport 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 Escanaba; 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 Escanaba.
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