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Hail history for Saginaw, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Saginaw on 16 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 2, 2015. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Saginaw 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 Saginaw
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | 1.25 in half dollar | Freeland, Tri City Apt, Bay City Muni Airport 3 hail reports · closest 8 mi from Saginaw |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Saginaw by year
When hail season peaks near Saginaw
Of the 16 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (3).
Largest hail storms near Saginaw
Jun 28, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Otisville (1 mi from Saginaw)
Aug 19, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Buena Vista (7 mi from Saginaw)
Jun 17, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Swan Creek (8 mi from Saginaw)
Aug 2, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Fordney (2 mi from Saginaw)
May 17, 2026 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Freeland (9 mi from Saginaw)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Saginaw
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | EF0 | Buena Vista 8 mi from Saginaw |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Saginaw
95 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Saginaw since 2006, on 52 days. The strongest measured gust was 75 mph on May 27, 2012.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | damage reported | Saginaw 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 68 mph, estimated | Saginaw 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Buena Vista 2 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Bridgeport, Bay City Muni Airport 2 wind reports |
| Nov 10, 2024 | 63 mph, estimated | Shields 1 wind report |
| Jun 16, 2022 | 64 mph, estimated | Shields 1 wind report |
| Sep 7, 2021 | 62 mph, estimated | Mershon, Fordney 2 wind reports |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 62 mph, estimated | Shields, Saginaw 2 wind reports |
| Aug 24, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Fordney, Carrollton 2 wind reports |
| Jul 24, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Saginaw 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 Saginaw; 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
- Saginaw Township North
19 hail days - Bay City
16 hail days - Midland
22 hail days - Flushing
22 hail days - Beecher
25 hail days - Flint
28 hail days - Owosso
10 hail days - Burton
31 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 Saginaw.
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