Hail History

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Hail history for Whitmore Lake, MI

Last hail within 10 milesJul 23, 20241 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Sep 4, 2017
Hail days since 200621
Days with hail 1 inch or larger14
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles136

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Whitmore Lake on 21 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Sep 4, 2017. Hail is most common here in June and September.

Recent hail near Whitmore Lake

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

Hail days near Whitmore Lake by year

206071080921021131221314115162171831920121221231242526

When hail season peaks near Whitmore Lake

Of the 21 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and September (4).

JanFeb2Mar2Apr2May4Jun4Jul3Aug4SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Whitmore Lake

Sep 4, 2017 · 2 in (hen egg) · South Lyon (4 mi from Whitmore Lake)

Mar 15, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dexter (8 mi from Whitmore Lake)

Jul 3, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Salem Airport (5 mi from Whitmore Lake)

May 27, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Dover (7 mi from Whitmore Lake)

Sep 13, 2019 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · New Hudson Airport (8 mi from Whitmore Lake)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Whitmore Lake

DateRatingWherePath
Aug 28, 2013EF0Chilson
8 mi from Whitmore Lake		3.0 mi long, 700 yd wide
Aug 24, 2007EF0Salem
7 mi from Whitmore Lake		2.5 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Whitmore Lake

136 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Whitmore Lake since 2006, on 75 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 202660 mph, estimatedBrighton, Whitmore Lake
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedBrighton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 2026damage reportedDexter
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 19, 202664 mph, estimatedPettysville, New Hudson
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202664 mph, estimatedChilson
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202564 mph, estimatedNew Hudson, South Lyon, New Hudson Airport
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 16, 202564 mph, estimatedHamburg, Whitmore Lake
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 30, 202581 mph, estimatedBrighton
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 202555 mph, estimatedScio
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202464 mph, estimatedNew Hudson
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 Whitmore Lake; 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 Whitmore Lake.

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