Hail History

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Hail history for Rochester, MI

Last hail within 10 milesMar 6, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.25 inApr 6, 2010
Hail days since 200630
Days with hail 1 inch or larger17
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles183

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rochester on 30 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on Apr 6, 2010. Hail is most common here in May and July.

Recent hail near Rochester

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 6, 20261 in
quarter		Macomb
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Rochester		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 18, 20260.75 in
penny		Lake Orion
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Rochester		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20250.75 in
penny		Utica Airport
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Rochester		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 Rochester by year

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When hail season peaks near Rochester

Of the 30 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and July (6).

Jan2Feb3Mar4Apr6May3Jun6Jul4Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Rochester

Apr 6, 2010 · 2.25 in · Sterling Hgts (8 mi from Rochester)

Jun 22, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Washington (5 mi from Rochester)

Jun 25, 2009 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Lake Orion (9 mi from Rochester)

Mar 31, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Utica (6 mi from Rochester)

Apr 11, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Disco (5 mi from Rochester)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rochester

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 21, 2014EF1Goodison
3 mi from Rochester		1.2 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 19, 2010EF1Utica Airport
8 mi from Rochester		2.5 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rochester

183 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rochester since 2006, on 85 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Aug 19, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedAuburn Hills, Rochester, Waldenburg
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 19, 202664 mph, estimatedMt Vernon, Romeo
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202670 mph, estimatedUtica Airport, Utica, Waldenburg
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 12, 202563 mph, estimatedDisco
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202564 mph, estimatedBloomfield Hills
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202563 mph, estimatedRochester Hills, Disco, Brooklands
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202564 mph, estimatedWashington, Trot Big Beaver Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202464 mph, estimatedDisco, Auburn Hgts, Rochester Hills
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202464 mph, estimatedStony Creek, Mt Vernon
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202464 mph, estimatedDisco
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 Rochester; 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 Rochester.

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