Hail History

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Hail history for Chelsea, MI

Last hail within 10 milesJun 15, 20231.5 in (ping pong ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062.75 in (baseball)Mar 15, 2012
Hail days since 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles100

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Chelsea on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Mar 15, 2012. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Chelsea

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Chelsea in the last two years.

Hail days near Chelsea by year

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When hail season peaks near Chelsea

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and June (6).

JanFeb2Mar1Apr3May6Jun6Jul3AugSepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Chelsea

Mar 15, 2012 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Dexter (7 mi from Chelsea)

May 27, 2015 · 2 in (hen egg) · Hudson Mills (7 mi from Chelsea)

Aug 12, 2013 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Lyndon Center (4 mi from Chelsea)

Mar 14, 2019 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Sylvan (5 mi from Chelsea)

Apr 7, 2020 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Ann Arbor Young Airport (9 mi from Chelsea)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Chelsea

DateRatingWherePath
Jul 26, 2023EF0Williamsville
9 mi from Chelsea		0.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 23, 2015EF1Rowes Corner
9 mi from Chelsea		4.3 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 15, 2012EF3Hudson Mills
6 mi from Chelsea		7.6 mi long, 800 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Chelsea

100 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Chelsea since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on Jul 2, 2008.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedHudson Mills
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedChelsea, Dexter
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Apr 15, 202664 mph, estimatedAnn Arbor Young Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202563 mph, estimatedLyndon Center
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202560 mph, estimatedSharon Hollow
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 26, 202366 mph, estimatedGuthrie, Scio, Pinckney
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 20, 202362 mph, estimatedChelsea
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 11, 202368 mph, estimatedLyndon Center, Chalkers Lndg
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 15, 202364 mph, estimatedHudson Mills
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 29, 202264 mph, estimatedPinckney
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 Chelsea; 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

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 Chelsea.

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