Hail History

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Hail history for Sterling Heights, MI

Last hail within 10 milesMay 4, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.25 inApr 6, 2010
Hail days since 200647
Days with hail 1 inch or larger27
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles284

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sterling Heights on 47 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on Apr 6, 2010. Hail is most common here in June and August.

Sterling Heights ranks #97 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Sterling Heights

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 4, 20260.88 in
nickel		Pleasant Ridge
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Sterling Heights		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 6, 20261 in
quarter		Macomb
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Sterling Heights		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 20250.75 in
penny		Utica Airport
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Sterling Heights		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20250.88 in
nickel		Huntington Woods
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Sterling Heights		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 Sterling Heights by year

4063075083095102114123135141511611718219202122323224225226

When hail season peaks near Sterling Heights

Of the 47 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (10) and August (9).

JanFeb5Mar5Apr7May10Jun8Jul9Aug2Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Sterling Heights

Apr 6, 2010 · 2.25 in · Sterling Hgts (1 mi from Sterling Heights)

National Weather Service description (English): Penny size hail covered the ground with some golfball size hail as well.

Jun 25, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Roseville (9 mi from Sterling Heights)

Mar 15, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Center Line (7 mi from Sterling Heights)

Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Center Line (6 mi from Sterling Heights)

Jul 20, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Mt Clemens (8 mi from Sterling Heights)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sterling Heights

DateRatingWherePath
Jun 18, 2025EF0Fraser
5 mi from Sterling Heights		2.4 mi long, 400 yd wide
Aug 19, 2010EF1Utica Airport
6 mi from Sterling Heights		2.5 mi long, 250 yd wide
Aug 19, 2010EF0Mt Clemens
5 mi from Sterling Heights		5.0 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sterling Heights

284 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sterling Heights since 2006, on 100 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Aug 27, 2024.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedCenter Line, Ferndale, Rochester
5 wind reports		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 19, 202664 mph, estimatedMt Vernon, Fraser
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202670 mph, estimatedUtica Airport, Utica, Waldenburg
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 4, 202664 mph, estimatedEast Detroit, Cady, Roseville
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 12, 202563 mph, estimatedDisco
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202562 mph, estimatedBerkley, Mt Clemens
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202564 mph, estimatedCady, Hazel Park
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202563 mph, estimatedRochester Hills, Waldenburg, Disco
4 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 Sterling Heights; 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 Sterling Heights.

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