Hail History

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Hail history for Inkster, MI

Last hail within 10 milesJun 10, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 4, 2012
Hail days since 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles204

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Inkster on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 4, 2012. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Inkster

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 10, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Dearborn, Greenfield Vlg
2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Inkster		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 Inkster by year

406307208091101112121314115116217181192021222232425126

When hail season peaks near Inkster

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (8) and June (7).

JanFeb1MarApr2May7Jun8Jul1Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Inkster

Jul 2, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Nankin Mills (5 mi from Inkster)

Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Van Dyke (9 mi from Inkster)

Jun 19, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wyandotte (10 mi from Inkster)

Jul 20, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Redford Hgts (8 mi from Inkster)

May 1, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Dearborn (4 mi from Inkster)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Inkster

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 3, 2026EF?Lincoln Park
8 mi from Inkster
Apr 15, 2026EF0Melvindale
6 mi from Inkster		0.5 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 5, 2024EF1Plymouth
9 mi from Inkster		5.8 mi long, 450 yd wide
Aug 24, 2023EF0Cherry Hill
10 mi from Inkster		1.7 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 1, 2018EF0Taylor Center
7 mi from Inkster		0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
Dec 23, 2015EF1Mettetal Airport
8 mi from Inkster		2.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 13, 2008EF2Plymouth
10 mi from Inkster		2.6 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Inkster

204 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Inkster since 2006, on 96 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Aug 27, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202658 mph, measuredDetroit Metro Intl. Airp, Inkster, Allen Park
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedLivonia, Plymouth
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202663 mph, measuredDetroit Metro Intl. Airp, Cora St, Plymouth
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202668 mph, estimatedInkster
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202660 mph, estimatedLivonia
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202669 mph, measuredDetroit Metro Airport, Wayne
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 28, 202555 mph, estimatedRomulus
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202564 mph, estimatedGreenfield Vlg, Dearborn Hgts, Plymouth
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202564 mph, estimatedWestmore
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202564 mph, estimatedRomulus, Greenfield Vlg
2 wind reports		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 Inkster; 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 Inkster.

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