Hail History

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Hail history for Hamtramck, MI

Last hail within 10 milesJun 10, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 4, 2012
Hail days since 200636
Days with hail 1 inch or larger23
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles141

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hamtramck on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 4, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Hamtramck

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 10, 20261 in
quarter		Greenfield Vlg
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Hamtramck		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 20261 in
quarter		Highland Park
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Hamtramck		NOAA Storm Events
May 4, 20260.88 in
nickel		Pleasant Ridge
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Hamtramck		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20250.88 in
nickel		Huntington Woods
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Hamtramck		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Hamtramck by year

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When hail season peaks near Hamtramck

Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and July (7).

JanFeb2Mar1Apr5May10Jun7Jul6Aug4Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Hamtramck

Mar 15, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Center Line (7 mi from Hamtramck)

Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Center Line (7 mi from Hamtramck)

Jul 5, 2007 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Harper Woods (6 mi from Hamtramck)

Jul 20, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Redford Hgts (10 mi from Hamtramck)

Aug 23, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Fraser (10 mi from Hamtramck)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Hamtramck

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 3, 2026EF?Comerica Park
2 mi from Hamtramck

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hamtramck

141 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hamtramck since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on May 19, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedCenter Line, Ferndale, Comerica Park
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 202651 mph, measuredDetroit City Airport
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedBerkley, Royal Oak
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202664 mph, estimatedHazel Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202676 mph, measuredGrosse Pt Shrs
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 4, 202664 mph, estimatedEast Detroit, Grosse Pt Shrs
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202562 mph, estimatedBerkley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202564 mph, estimatedGreenfield Vlg, Grosse Pt Park
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202564 mph, estimatedGrosse Pt Woods, Hazel Park
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202563 mph, estimatedGreenfield Vlg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Hamtramck; 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 Hamtramck.

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