Hail History

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Hail history for Shields, MI

Last hail within 10 milesJun 25, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Aug 2, 2015
Hail days since 200620
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles121

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Shields on 20 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 2, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Shields

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 25, 20261 in
quarter		Freeland
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Shields		NOAA Storm Events
May 17, 20261.25 in
half dollar		Freeland, Tri City Apt
2 hail reports · closest 6 mi from Shields		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 Shields by year

2062075080911031112213141151611718191202122232425226

When hail season peaks near Shields

Of the 20 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and July (3).

Jan1Feb1Mar1Apr2May8Jun3Jul3AugSep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Shields

Jun 28, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Otisville (5 mi from Shields)

Jun 17, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Swan Creek (3 mi from Shields)

Aug 2, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fordney (5 mi from Shields)

May 17, 2026 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Freeland (6 mi from Shields)

Mar 31, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Freeland (8 mi from Shields)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Shields

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 9, 2026EF1Freeland
8 mi from Shields		1.4 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 16, 2025EF0St Charles
10 mi from Shields		1.6 mi long, 250 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Shields

121 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Shields since 2006, on 61 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on May 27, 2012.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedHemlock
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 21, 2026damage reportedSaginaw
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202668 mph, estimatedSaginaw, Freeland
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202664 mph, estimatedBuena Vista, Tri City Apt, Hemlock
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202564 mph, estimatedBridgeport, St Charles
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 10, 202463 mph, estimatedShields
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202462 mph, measuredTri City Apt
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202364 mph, estimatedSt Charles
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 202258 mph, measuredTri City Apt
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 16, 202267 mph, measuredTri City Apt, Shields
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 Shields; 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 Shields.

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