Hail History

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Hail history for Melvindale, MI

Last hail within 10 milesJun 10, 20261.25 in (half dollar)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 8, 2016
Hail days since 200623
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles4
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles166

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Melvindale on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 8, 2016. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Melvindale

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 10, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Dearborn, Greenfield Vlg
2 hail reports · closest 3 mi from Melvindale		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 Melvindale by year

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When hail season peaks near Melvindale

Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and July (6).

JanFeb1MarApr3May6Jun6Jul4Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Melvindale

Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Van Dyke (3 mi from Melvindale)

Jul 8, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Riverview (8 mi from Melvindale)

Jun 19, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wyandotte (6 mi from Melvindale)

Jul 20, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Redford Hgts (8 mi from Melvindale)

May 1, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Dearborn (5 mi from Melvindale)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Melvindale

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 3, 2026EF?Lincoln Park
3 mi from Melvindale
Sep 3, 2026EF?Comerica Park
10 mi from Melvindale
Apr 15, 2026EF0Melvindale
1 mi from Melvindale		0.5 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 1, 2018EF0Taylor Center
7 mi from Melvindale		0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Melvindale

166 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Melvindale since 2006, on 86 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on Aug 27, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202658 mph, measuredDetroit Metro Intl. Airp, Inkster, Allen Park
4 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202663 mph, measuredDetroit Metro Intl. Airp, Cora St
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202668 mph, estimatedInkster
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202658 mph, estimatedWyandotte
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202669 mph, measuredDetroit Metro Airport, Wayne
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202564 mph, estimatedGreenfield Vlg, Dearborn Hgts
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202563 mph, estimatedGreenfield Vlg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202558 mph, estimatedWyandotte
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202563 mph, measuredDetroit Metro Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202476 mph, measuredDetroit Metro Airport
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 Melvindale; 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 Melvindale.

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