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Hail history for West Ishpeming, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of West Ishpeming on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on May 14, 2007. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near West Ishpeming
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Negaunee 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from West Ishpeming |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 0.25 in pea | Ishpeming 1 hail report · closest 2 mi from West Ishpeming |
| Aug 5, 2025 | 1 in quarter | North Lake 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from West Ishpeming |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near West Ishpeming by year
When hail season peaks near West Ishpeming
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and July (7).
Largest hail storms near West Ishpeming
May 14, 2007 · 3 in (tea cup) · Negaunee (6 mi from West Ishpeming)
National Weather Service description (English): Most hailstones were half an inch to an inch and a half in diameter, but a few stones were three inches in diameter and shattered car windows.Jul 8, 2007 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Negaunee (9 mi from West Ishpeming)
Jul 28, 2006 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Ishpeming (10 mi from West Ishpeming)
May 31, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · North Lake (1 mi from West Ishpeming)
Jul 20, 2026 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Negaunee (8 mi from West Ishpeming)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of West Ishpeming
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2016 | EF1 | Clarksburg 7 mi from West Ishpeming |
| Aug 11, 2011 | EF0 | Marquette Co Airport 8 mi from West Ishpeming |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near West Ishpeming
49 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of West Ishpeming since 2006, on 18 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on Apr 10, 2017.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | North Lake 1 wind report |
| Jul 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Eagle Mills, Greenwood 2 wind reports |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Partridge 1 wind report |
| Aug 9, 2020 | 69 mph, estimated | Clarksburg, Diorite, Greenwood 7 wind reports |
| Jul 19, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Marquette Co Airport, Negaunee 2 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2019 | 63 mph, estimated | Winthrop Jct, North Lake, Negaunee 9 wind reports |
| Jun 30, 2018 | 63 mph, estimated | Marquette Co Airport 2 wind reports |
| Apr 10, 2017 | 96 mph, estimated | Greenwood, Ishpeming, North Lake 7 wind reports |
| Jul 21, 2016 | 60 mph, estimated | National Mine, Negaunee 2 wind reports |
| Jul 17, 2016 | 64 mph, estimated | North Lake 2 wind reports |
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 West Ishpeming; 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.
Nearby cities
- Ishpeming
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26 hail days - Marquette
22 hail days - K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base
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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 West Ishpeming.
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