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Hail history for Kalkaska County, MI
14 hail reports in Kalkaska County since 2006 on 9 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 8, 2016.
Recent hail in Kalkaska County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Darragh, Antrim 2 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Kalkaska County by year
When hail season peaks in Kalkaska County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Kalkaska County
23 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Kalkaska County since 2006, on 19 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | damage reported | Blue Lake Township 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | damage reported | Kalkaska, Sigma, Darragh 3 wind reports |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Kalkaska 1 wind report |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | South Broadman 2 wind reports |
| Aug 10, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Kalkaska 1 wind report |
| Jul 5, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Kalkaska 1 wind report |
| Nov 10, 2020 | 61 mph, estimated | O Neil 1 wind report |
| Jul 19, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Lodi 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Rapid City 1 wind report |
| Aug 28, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | Rapid City 1 wind report |
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 Kalkaska County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).