Hail History

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Hail history for Iron Mountain, MI

Last hail within 10 milesJul 20, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)May 28, 2015
Hail days since 200624
Days with hail 1 inch or larger11
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles54

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Iron Mountain on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 28, 2015. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Iron Mountain

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jul 20, 20261 in
quarter		Spread Eagle
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Iron Mountain		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 24, 20260.88 in
nickel		Norway
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Iron Mountain		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 8, 20250.88 in
nickel		Antoine
1 hail report · closest near the center of Iron Mountain		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 Iron Mountain by year

20620710809110211212113144151631718191202112223124125226

When hail season peaks near Iron Mountain

Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (6).

JanFebMar2Apr5May6Jun7Jul3AugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Iron Mountain

May 28, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Norway (8 mi from Iron Mountain)

National Weather Service description (English): There was a report via social media of estimated two-inch diameter hail in Norway.

May 25, 2008 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Iron Mountain (1 mi from Iron Mountain)

Aug 21, 2020 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Niagara (8 mi from Iron Mountain)

Jul 25, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Iron Mountain (3 mi from Iron Mountain)

Jul 28, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Norway (8 mi from Iron Mountain)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Iron Mountain

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 27, 2010EF0Vulcan
9 mi from Iron Mountain		0.3 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Iron Mountain

54 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Iron Mountain since 2006, on 26 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Jul 30, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 8, 202560 mph, estimatedSpread Eagle
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202469 mph, estimatedAntoine
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 17, 202460 mph, estimatedQuinnesec
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 2, 202262 mph, measuredIron Mountain Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 12, 202259 mph, measuredIron Mountain Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 11, 202158 mph, measuredAntoine
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 26, 202160 mph, estimatedGranite Bluff, Antoine
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 8, 202170 mph, estimatedIron Mountain, Pembine
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 25, 202160 mph, estimatedAntoine
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 23, 202058 mph, measuredIron Mountain Airport
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 Iron Mountain; 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 Iron Mountain.

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