Hail History

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Hail history for Detroit, MI

Last hail within 10 milesJun 10, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months3
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 4, 2012
Hail days since 200623
Days with hail 1 inch or larger15
Tornadoes within 10 miles3
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles89

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Detroit on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 4, 2012. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Detroit ranks #173 for hail days among the 311 U.S. cities of 100,000 or more people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Detroit

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Jun 10, 20261 in
quarter		Greenfield Vlg
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Detroit		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 20261 in
quarter		Highland Park
1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Detroit		NOAA Storm Events
May 4, 20260.88 in
nickel		Pleasant Ridge
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Detroit		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 Detroit by year

50620710810911021111213114115161171819220211221232425326

When hail season peaks near Detroit

Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (6).

JanFebMar1Apr4May6Jun7Jul2Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Detroit

Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Highland Park (10 mi from Detroit)

Jul 5, 2007 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Harper Woods (6 mi from Detroit)

Jun 19, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Lincoln Park (9 mi from Detroit)

Sep 13, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Detroit (1 mi from Detroit)

Jun 21, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Detroit (0 mi from Detroit)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Detroit

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 3, 2026EF?Lincoln Park
9 mi from Detroit
Sep 3, 2026EF?Comerica Park
3 mi from Detroit
Apr 15, 2026EF0Melvindale
8 mi from Detroit		0.5 mi long, 200 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Detroit

89 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Detroit since 2006, on 61 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Aug 29, 2022.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedCenter Line, Ferndale, Allen Park
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 202651 mph, measuredDetroit City Airport
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 12, 202664 mph, estimatedHazel Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202658 mph, estimatedWyandotte
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202564 mph, estimatedGreenfield Vlg, Grosse Pt Park
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202558 mph, estimatedHazel Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202563 mph, estimatedGreenfield Vlg
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202558 mph, estimatedWyandotte
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202462 mph, estimatedForest Lawn
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 20, 202462 mph, estimatedCenter Line
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 Detroit; 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 Detroit.

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