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Hail history for Ishpeming, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ishpeming on 25 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 14, 2007. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Ishpeming
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Negaunee, Trowbridge Park 3 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Ishpeming |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 0.25 in pea | Ishpeming 1 hail report · closest near the center of Ishpeming |
| Jun 5, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Palmer 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Ishpeming |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 1 in quarter | North Lake 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Ishpeming |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Ishpeming by year
When hail season peaks near Ishpeming
Of the 25 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and July (7).
Largest hail storms near Ishpeming
May 14, 2007 · 3 in (tea cup) · Negaunee (4 mi from Ishpeming)
National Weather Service description (English): Most hailstones were half an inch to an inch and a half in diameter, but a few stones were three inches in diameter and shattered car windows.Jun 8, 2021 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Palmer (10 mi from Ishpeming)
National Weather Service description (English): There was a public report of golf ball sized hail southeast of Palmer.Jul 8, 2007 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Negaunee (7 mi from Ishpeming)
Jul 28, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Ishpeming (10 mi from Ishpeming)
May 31, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · North Lake (3 mi from Ishpeming)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ishpeming
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2016 | EF1 | Clarksburg 9 mi from Ishpeming |
| Aug 11, 2011 | EF0 | Marquette Co Airport 7 mi from Ishpeming |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ishpeming
50 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ishpeming since 2006, on 18 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Apr 10, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | North Lake 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Eagle Mills, Greenwood 2 wind reports |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Partridge 1 wind report |
| Aug 9, 2020 | 69 mph, estimated | Clarksburg, Diorite, Greenwood 7 wind reports |
| Jul 19, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Marquette Co Airport, Negaunee, Eagle Mills 3 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2019 | 63 mph, estimated | Winthrop Jct, North Lake, Negaunee 9 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2018 | 63 mph, estimated | Marquette Co Airport 2 wind reports |
| Apr 10, 2017 | 96 mph, estimated | Greenwood, Ishpeming, North Lake 7 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2016 | 60 mph, estimated | National Mine, Negaunee 2 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2016 | 64 mph, estimated | North Lake 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 Ishpeming; 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
- West Ishpeming
23 hail days - Negaunee
26 hail days - Marquette
22 hail days - K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base
16 hail days
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 Ishpeming.
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