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Hail history for Ithaca, MI
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
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Middleton 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Ithaca |
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
When hail season peaks near Ithaca
Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (4) and July (3).
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
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2024 | EF0 | Middleton 7 mi from Ithaca |
| May 25, 2006 | F0 | Beebe 4 mi from Ithaca |
| May 25, 2006 | F0 | Breckenridge 10 mi from Ithaca |
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.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Breckenridge 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Perrinton, Alma 2 wind reports |
| May 18, 2026 | 81 mph, measured | Eugene, Ashley, Alma 7 wind reports |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Beebe 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Ashley 1 wind report |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Breckenridge 1 wind report |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 69 mph, estimated | St Louis 1 wind report |
| Aug 24, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Alma Gratiot Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Ithaca 1 wind report |
| Sep 5, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | New Haven Center 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 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
- Alma
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7 hail days - Mount Pleasant
14 hail days - Midland
22 hail days - Owosso
10 hail days - Ionia
5 hail days - Saginaw Township North
19 hail days - Greenville
11 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 Ithaca.
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