Hail History

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Hail history for Pontiac, MI

Last hail within 10 milesJun 16, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20061 in (quarter)Jun 16, 2026
Hail days since 200624
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles172

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pontiac on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Jun 16, 2026. Hail is most common here in August and July.

Pontiac ranks #770 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Pontiac

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 16, 20261 in
quarter		Franklin
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Pontiac		NOAA Storm Events
May 9, 20261 in
quarter		Clarkston
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Pontiac		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 18, 20260.75 in
penny		Pontiac Airport
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Pontiac		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20250.9 inFour Towns
1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Pontiac		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 Pontiac by year

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When hail season peaks near Pontiac

Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in August (5) and July (5).

Jan2Feb3Mar3Apr3May2Jun5Jul5AugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Pontiac

Apr 6, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Bloomfield Hills (5 mi from Pontiac)

Aug 15, 2010 · 1 in (quarter) · Trot Big Beaver Airport (9 mi from Pontiac)

Aug 9, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Westacres (7 mi from Pontiac)

Aug 24, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Orchard Lake Vlg (6 mi from Pontiac)

Jul 4, 2012 · 1 in (quarter) · Orchard Lake Vlg (6 mi from Pontiac)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pontiac

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 21, 2014EF1Goodison
7 mi from Pontiac		1.2 mi long, 150 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pontiac

172 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pontiac since 2006, on 80 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Apr 25, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedCommerce, West Bloomfield, Auburn Hills
6 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202662 mph, measuredOakland County Intl. Air
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202664 mph, estimatedWestacres
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202664 mph, estimatedOxbow, Elizabeth Lake Estat
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202664 mph, estimatedOxbow, Pontiac Airport, Rochester Hills
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202564 mph, estimatedBloomfield Hills
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202563 mph, estimatedRochester Hills, Cresent Lake Estates, Brooklands
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202560 mph, estimatedTrot Big Beaver Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202467 mph, measuredPontiac Airport, Clarkston, Auburn Hgts
7 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202464 mph, estimatedStony Creek
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 Pontiac; 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 Pontiac.

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