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Hail history for Manistee, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Manistee on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Apr 18, 2025. Hail is most common here in May and October.
Recent hail near Manistee
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2025 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Manistee 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Manistee |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Manistee by year
When hail season peaks near Manistee
Of the 9 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and October (2).
Largest hail storms near Manistee
May 11, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Manistee (1 mi from Manistee)
Apr 18, 2025 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Manistee (1 mi from Manistee)
May 15, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Manistee (1 mi from Manistee)
Sep 7, 2021 · 1 in (quarter) · Parkdale (3 mi from Manistee)
Apr 27, 2024 · 1 in (quarter) · Portage Lake (9 mi from Manistee)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Manistee
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 12, 2008 | EF0 | Stronach 9 mi from Manistee |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Manistee
16 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Manistee since 2006, on 14 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Apr 10, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 43 mph, measured | Parkdale 1 wind report |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Onekama 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2019 | 58 mph, estimated | Blackr Apt Mani 1 wind report |
| Aug 3, 2017 | 58 mph, estimated | Manistee 1 wind report |
| Apr 20, 2017 | 68 mph, measured | Manistee 1 wind report |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 60 mph, estimated | Manistee 1 wind report |
| Aug 7, 2013 | 70 mph, measured | Manistee 1 wind report |
| May 28, 2012 | 60 mph, estimated | Manistee 1 wind report |
| Sep 2, 2011 | 60 mph, estimated | Manistee 1 wind report |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 79 mph, measured | Manistee 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 Manistee; 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.
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 Manistee.
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