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Hail history for Williamston, MI

Last hail within 10 milesSep 3, 20260.75 in (penny)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 8, 2009
Hail days since 20069
Days with hail 1 inch or larger6
Tornadoes within 10 miles9
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles50

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Williamston on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 8, 2009. Hail is most common here in June and September.

Recent hail near Williamston

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 3, 20260.75 in
penny		Haslett
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Williamston		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 20261 in
quarter		Williamston
1 hail report · closest near the center of Williamston		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Feb 2, 20261 in
quarter		Dansville
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Williamston		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 Williamston by year

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When hail season peaks near Williamston

Of the 9 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (3) and September (2).

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Largest hail storms near Williamston

Jun 8, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Williamston (2 mi from Williamston)

National Weather Service description (English): The public reported that golf ball sized hail fell two miles south of Williamston. A report from a gas station in that area also noted that a one foot diameter tree was blown down near Williamston road in the area near Interstate 96 and Williamston road.

Jun 12, 2021 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Perry (9 mi from Williamston)

Apr 22, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Webberville (6 mi from Williamston)

Mar 14, 2019 · 1 in (quarter) · Towar Gardens (9 mi from Williamston)

Feb 2, 2026 · 1 in (quarter) · Dansville (9 mi from Williamston)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Williamston

DateRatingWherePath
Mar 30, 2025EF1Williamston
2 mi from Williamston		5.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 24, 2023EF2Meridan
3 mi from Williamston		10.7 mi long, 500 yd wide
Aug 24, 2023EF1Fowlerville
8 mi from Williamston		1.3 mi long, 150 yd wide
Aug 11, 2023EF1Perry
10 mi from Williamston		3.0 mi long, 430 yd wide
May 28, 2013EF0Shaftsburg
8 mi from Williamston		0.7 mi long, 60 yd wide
May 29, 2011EF0Bell Oak
6 mi from Williamston		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 29, 2011EF1Shaftsburg
6 mi from Williamston		3.1 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 18, 2007EF2Vantown
6 mi from Williamston		17.0 mi long, 300 yd wide
Oct 18, 2007EF1Perry
7 mi from Williamston		2.0 mi long, 100 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Williamston

50 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Williamston since 2006, on 33 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Jul 18, 2011.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedWilliamston, Webberville, Haslett
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202641 mph, measuredHaslett, Okemos
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202660 mph, estimatedFowlerville
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 202560 mph, estimatedMeridan
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 27, 202564 mph, estimatedShaftsburg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 15, 202564 mph, estimatedOkemos, East Lansing, Jones Corner
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202570 mph, estimatedPerry, Williamston
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202464 mph, estimatedPerry, Haslett
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 24, 202390 mph, estimatedParkers Corners, Forest Hills, Fowlerville
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 25, 202360 mph, estimatedVantown
1 wind report		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 Williamston; 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 Williamston.

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