Hail History

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Hail history for Royal Oak, MI

Last hail within 10 milesJun 16, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20062.25 inApr 6, 2010
Hail days since 200636
Days with hail 1 inch or larger24
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles167

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Royal Oak on 36 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on Apr 6, 2010. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Royal Oak ranks #467 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Royal Oak

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 16, 20261 in
quarter		Franklin
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Royal Oak		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 20261 in
quarter		Highland Park
1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Royal Oak		NOAA Storm Events
May 4, 20260.88 in
nickel		Pleasant Ridge
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Royal Oak		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20250.88 in
nickel		Huntington Woods
1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Royal Oak		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 Royal Oak by year

40640720820931021131213314115161171811922021122223124125326

When hail season peaks near Royal Oak

Of the 36 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (6).

JanFeb4Mar4Apr5May7Jun6Jul6Aug3Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Royal Oak

Apr 6, 2010 · 2.25 in · Sterling Hgts (9 mi from Royal Oak)

Mar 15, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Center Line (8 mi from Royal Oak)

Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Center Line (7 mi from Royal Oak)

Jul 20, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Redford Hgts (8 mi from Royal Oak)

Aug 23, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Fraser (9 mi from Royal Oak)

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Royal Oak

167 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Royal Oak since 2006, on 72 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jun 21, 2006.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedCenter Line, Ferndale, Royal Oak
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 202651 mph, measuredDetroit City Airport
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedBerkley, Royal Oak
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202664 mph, estimatedHazel Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 4, 202664 mph, estimatedEast Detroit, Cady
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202562 mph, estimatedBerkley
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202564 mph, estimatedBloomfield Hills, Cady, Hazel Park
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202560 mph, estimatedTrot Big Beaver Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202463 mph, estimatedBirmingham, Birmingham Grand Pri
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 202463 mph, estimatedClawson, Warren
2 wind reports		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 Royal Oak; 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 Royal Oak.

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