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Hail history for Flat Rock, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Flat Rock on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Oct 6, 2018. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Flat Rock
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Rockwood 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Flat Rock |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Flat Rock by year
When hail season peaks near Flat Rock
Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Flat Rock
Oct 6, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Stony Creek (9 mi from Flat Rock)
Jul 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Waltz (5 mi from Flat Rock)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail damage to cars, including broken windows.Jul 8, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Riverview (7 mi from Flat Rock)
Jul 14, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · South Rockwood Airport (5 mi from Flat Rock)
Jun 19, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wyandotte (10 mi from Flat Rock)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Flat Rock
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2023 | EF1 | Grafton 7 mi from Flat Rock |
| Aug 24, 2023 | EF1 | South Rockwood 2 mi from Flat Rock |
| Aug 24, 2023 | EF0 | Rockwood 4 mi from Flat Rock |
| Aug 24, 2023 | EF1 | Gibraltar 4 mi from Flat Rock |
| Sep 25, 2018 | EF0 | South Rockwood Airport 4 mi from Flat Rock |
| Sep 25, 2018 | EF0 | Rockwood 3 mi from Flat Rock |
| Sep 25, 2018 | EF1 | Gibraltar 4 mi from Flat Rock |
| Aug 1, 2018 | EF0 | Taylor Center 7 mi from Flat Rock |
| Jun 27, 2010 | EF1 | Willow 6 mi from Flat Rock |
| Jun 27, 2006 | F0 | Estral Beach 7 mi from Flat Rock |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Flat Rock
114 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Flat Rock since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Aug 27, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | 58 mph, measured | Detroit Metro Intl. Airp, South Rockwood 3 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Detroit Metro Intl. Airp, Cora St 2 wind reports |
| May 18, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Carleton 1 wind report |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 69 mph, measured | Detroit Metro Airport, Stony Creek 2 wind reports |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 55 mph, estimated | Romulus 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Sumpter 1 wind report |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 63 mph, measured | Detroit Metro Airport 1 wind report |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 55 mph, estimated | Grafton 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 76 mph, measured | Detroit Metro Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Carleton, Newport 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 Flat Rock; 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 Flat Rock.
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