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Hail history for Madison Heights, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Madison Heights on 38 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on Apr 6, 2010. Hail is most common here in June and August.
Madison Heights ranks #439 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Madison Heights
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Franklin 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Madison Heights |
| May 19, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Highland Park 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Madison Heights |
| May 4, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Pleasant Ridge 1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Madison Heights |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Huntington Woods 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Madison Heights |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Madison Heights by year
When hail season peaks near Madison Heights
Of the 38 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and August (7).
Largest hail storms near Madison Heights
Apr 6, 2010 · 2.25 in · Sterling Hgts (8 mi from Madison Heights)
Mar 15, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Center Line (6 mi from Madison Heights)
Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Center Line (5 mi from Madison Heights)
Jul 20, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Redford Hgts (10 mi from Madison Heights)
Aug 23, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Fraser (7 mi from Madison Heights)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Madison Heights
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | EF? | Comerica Park 9 mi from Madison Heights |
| Jun 18, 2025 | EF0 | Fraser 9 mi from Madison Heights |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Madison Heights
177 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Madison Heights since 2006, on 72 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Aug 27, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Center Line, Ferndale, Harper Woods 4 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 51 mph, measured | Detroit City Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Berkley, Royal Oak 2 wind reports |
| Jun 12, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Hazel Park 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Fraser 1 wind report |
| May 4, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | East Detroit, Cady 2 wind reports |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 62 mph, estimated | Berkley 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Bloomfield Hills, Cady, Hazel Park 5 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Trot Big Beaver Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 75 mph, measured | Roseville, Birmingham, Forest Lawn 4 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 Madison Heights; 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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37 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 Madison Heights.
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