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Hail history for Hancock, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Hancock on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 16, 2006. Hail is most common here in September and July.
Recent hail near Hancock
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2026 | 0.7 in | Calumet, Lake Linden 2 hail reports · closest 9 mi from Hancock |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Hancock by year
When hail season peaks near Hancock
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in September (5) and July (4).
Largest hail storms near Hancock
Jul 16, 2006 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hancock (7 mi from Hancock)
Jul 8, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · South Range (5 mi from Hancock)
Oct 18, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · South Range (4 mi from Hancock)
Apr 25, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Hubbell (6 mi from Hancock)
May 20, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Stanwood (7 mi from Hancock)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Hancock
36 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Hancock since 2006, on 19 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Aug 27, 2018.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Chassell 1 wind report |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Chassell 2 wind reports |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Houghton 1 wind report |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Houghton-Hancoc 3 wind reports |
| Jul 4, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Baltic 1 wind report |
| May 25, 2021 | 60 mph, measured | Pilgram, Houghton Airport 2 wind reports |
| Sep 25, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Ripley 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2020 | 63 mph, estimated | Dodgeville 1 wind report |
| Aug 5, 2019 | 63 mph, estimated | Lake Linden, Calumet, Laurium 3 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Houghton 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 Hancock; 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 Hancock.
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