Hail History

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Hail history for Riverview, MI

Last hail within 10 milesJun 14, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 8, 2016
Hail days since 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger9
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles123

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Riverview on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 8, 2016. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Riverview

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 14, 20261 in
quarter		Rockwood
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Riverview		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 10, 20261 in
quarter		Greenfield Vlg
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Riverview		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 Riverview by year

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When hail season peaks near Riverview

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (5).

JanFebMarApr3May5Jun7Jul3Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Riverview

Jul 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Waltz (10 mi from Riverview)

Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Van Dyke (6 mi from Riverview)

Jul 8, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Riverview (1 mi from Riverview)

Jun 19, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wyandotte (2 mi from Riverview)

Jul 2, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Wyandotte (2 mi from Riverview)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Riverview

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 3, 2026EF?Lincoln Park
5 mi from Riverview
Apr 15, 2026EF0Melvindale
7 mi from Riverview		0.5 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 24, 2023EF1South Rockwood
9 mi from Riverview		2.9 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 24, 2023EF0Rockwood
9 mi from Riverview		2.6 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 24, 2023EF1Gibraltar
6 mi from Riverview		1.4 mi long, 300 yd wide
Sep 25, 2018EF0Rockwood
8 mi from Riverview		2.0 mi long, 250 yd wide
Sep 25, 2018EF1Gibraltar
6 mi from Riverview		3.3 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 1, 2018EF0Taylor Center
5 mi from Riverview		0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Riverview

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

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202658 mph, measuredDetroit Metro Intl. Airp, South Rockwood, Inkster
5 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
1 wind report		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
Apr 17, 202463 mph, estimatedInkster
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 Riverview; 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 Riverview.

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