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Hail history for Oak Park, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Oak Park on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 4, 2012. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Oak Park ranks #603 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Oak Park
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Franklin 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Oak Park |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Dearborn 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Oak Park |
| May 19, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Highland Park 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from Oak Park |
| May 4, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Pleasant Ridge 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Oak Park |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 0.88 in nickel | Huntington Woods 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Oak Park |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Oak Park by year
When hail season peaks near Oak Park
Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and June (5).
Largest hail storms near Oak Park
Mar 15, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Center Line (10 mi from Oak Park)
Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Center Line (9 mi from Oak Park)
Jul 20, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Redford Hgts (6 mi from Oak Park)
Jun 10, 2026 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Dearborn (9 mi from Oak Park)
May 1, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Dearborn Hgts (8 mi from Oak Park)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Oak Park
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | EF? | Comerica Park 10 mi from Oak Park |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Oak Park
169 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Oak Park since 2006, on 70 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Aug 29, 2022.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Center Line, Ferndale, Royal Oak 3 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 |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 62 mph, estimated | Berkley 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Greenfield Vlg, Dearborn Hgts 2 wind reports |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Westmore, Bloomfield Hills, Hazel Park 4 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Trot Big Beaver Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Birmingham, Birmingham Grand Pri 2 wind reports |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Clawson, Warren 2 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 Oak Park; 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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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 Oak Park.
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