Hail History

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Hail history for River Rouge, 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 miles138

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of River Rouge 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 River Rouge

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 10, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Dearborn, Greenfield Vlg
2 hail reports · closest 5 mi from River Rouge		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 River Rouge by year

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When hail season peaks near River Rouge

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

JanFeb1MarApr4May6Jun6Jul4Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near River Rouge

Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Van Dyke (1 mi from River Rouge)

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

Jun 19, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wyandotte (5 mi from River Rouge)

Jul 20, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Redford Hgts (10 mi from River Rouge)

May 1, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Dearborn (7 mi from River Rouge)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of River Rouge

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 3, 2026EF?Lincoln Park
3 mi from River Rouge
Sep 3, 2026EF?Comerica Park
9 mi from River Rouge
Apr 15, 2026EF0Melvindale
3 mi from River Rouge		0.5 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 1, 2018EF0Taylor Center
8 mi from River Rouge		0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near River Rouge

138 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of River Rouge since 2006, on 78 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jul 12, 2025.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedInkster, Allen Park, Comerica Park
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedCora St
1 wind report		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
Jul 12, 202564 mph, estimatedGreenfield Vlg, Dearborn Hgts, Grosse Pt Park
3 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
Apr 17, 202463 mph, estimatedInkster
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 24, 202370 mph, estimatedDetroit
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 23, 202358 mph, estimatedWyandotte
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 River Rouge; 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 River Rouge.

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