Hail History

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Hail history for Saint Clair Shores, MI

Last hail within 10 milesMay 4, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 20, 2023
Hail days since 200634
Days with hail 1 inch or larger20
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles159

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Saint Clair Shores on 34 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 20, 2023. Hail is most common here in July and August.

Saint Clair Shores ranks #509 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Saint Clair Shores

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 4, 20260.88 in
nickel		Pleasant Ridge
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Saint Clair Shores		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 Saint Clair Shores by year

30640740840941011131221321415162171821920121221232425126

When hail season peaks near Saint Clair Shores

Of the 34 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (8) and August (8).

JanFeb2Mar2Apr2May8Jun8Jul8Aug3Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Saint Clair Shores

Jun 25, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Roseville (1 mi from Saint Clair Shores)

Apr 6, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mt Clemens (7 mi from Saint Clair Shores)

Mar 15, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Center Line (5 mi from Saint Clair Shores)

Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Center Line (6 mi from Saint Clair Shores)

Jul 20, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mt Clemens (7 mi from Saint Clair Shores)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Saint Clair Shores

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 18, 2025EF0Fraser
4 mi from Saint Clair Shores		2.4 mi long, 400 yd wide
Aug 19, 2010EF0Mt Clemens
8 mi from Saint Clair Shores		5.0 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Saint Clair Shores

159 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Saint Clair Shores since 2006, on 81 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on May 19, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedCenter Line, Harper Woods
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 202651 mph, measuredDetroit City Airport
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202653 mph, measuredSelfridge ANGB
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 19, 202676 mph, measuredGrosse Pt Shrs, Fraser
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 4, 202664 mph, estimatedEast Detroit, Grosse Pt Shrs, Cady
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202560 mph, measuredMt Clemens
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202564 mph, estimatedGrosse Pt Woods, Cady
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202475 mph, measuredRoseville, Forest Lawn
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 202460 mph, estimatedRoseville, Warren
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202458 mph, estimatedFraser, Mt Clemens
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 Saint Clair Shores; 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 Saint Clair Shores.

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