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Hail history for Bay City, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bay City on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Mar 15, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Bay City ranks #945 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Bay City
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Tri City Apt, Bay City Muni Airport 2 hail reports · closest 4 mi from Bay City |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Bay City by year
When hail season peaks near Bay City
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (4) and July (3).
Largest hail storms near Bay City
Mar 15, 2012 · 3 in (tea cup) · Bangor Township (5 mi from Bay City)
Jul 27, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Mapleton (8 mi from Bay City)
Apr 7, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Bay City (0 mi from Bay City)
Jun 15, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Mershon (8 mi from Bay City)
Jun 27, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Mershon (8 mi from Bay City)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bay City
69 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bay City since 2006, on 42 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Jul 28, 2025.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Bay City Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Essexville 1 wind report |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 66 mph, measured | Tobico 1 wind report |
| May 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Bay City Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Kawkawlin, Auburn 2 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Bay City 1 wind report |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Kawkawlin 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Bay City 1 wind report |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Essexville 1 wind report |
| Sep 7, 2021 | 62 mph, estimated | Mershon, Essexville 2 wind reports |
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 Bay City; 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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22 hail days
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 Bay City.
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