Hail History

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Hail history for Ithaca, MI

Last hail within 10 milesMar 10, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Sep 12, 2021
Hail days since 200612
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles30

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ithaca on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Sep 12, 2021. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Ithaca

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 10, 20261 in
quarter		Middleton
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Ithaca		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 Ithaca by year

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When hail season peaks near Ithaca

Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and July (3).

JanFeb1Mar1Apr4MayJun3Jul1Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Ithaca

Sep 12, 2021 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Sickles (8 mi from Ithaca)

National Weather Service description (English): Hail up to two and a half inches in diameter was reported near Sickles that dented vehicles and caused significant damage. Some wind damage was reported as well.

Jul 27, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Alma (7 mi from Ithaca)

National Weather Service description (English): Up to one and three quarters inch hail was estimated by trained spotters in Alma.

Aug 28, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ashley (10 mi from Ithaca)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball sized hail was reported in Ashley.

Jul 17, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Big Rapids (9 mi from Ithaca)

Jul 27, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Alma (6 mi from Ithaca)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ithaca

DateRatingWherePath
Nov 10, 2024EF0Middleton
7 mi from Ithaca		2.4 mi long, 10 yd wide
May 25, 2006F0Beebe
4 mi from Ithaca		3.0 mi long, 33 yd wide
May 25, 2006F0Breckenridge
10 mi from Ithaca		0.5 mi long, 33 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ithaca

30 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ithaca since 2006, on 19 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on May 18, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedBreckenridge
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202670 mph, estimatedPerrinton, Alma
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202681 mph, measuredEugene, Ashley, Alma
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202460 mph, estimatedBeebe
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202360 mph, estimatedAshley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 21, 202260 mph, estimatedBreckenridge
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 28, 202169 mph, estimatedSt Louis
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 24, 202160 mph, estimatedAlma Gratiot Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 19, 202060 mph, estimatedIthaca
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Sep 5, 201860 mph, estimatedNew Haven Center
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 Ithaca; 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 Ithaca.

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