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Hail history for Rochester Hills, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rochester Hills on 32 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.25 in on Apr 6, 2010. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Rochester Hills ranks #555 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Rochester Hills
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Franklin 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Rochester Hills |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Macomb 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Rochester Hills |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Lake Orion 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Rochester Hills |
| May 16, 2025 | 0.75 in penny | Utica Airport 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Rochester Hills |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Rochester Hills by year
When hail season peaks near Rochester Hills
Of the 32 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and July (6).
Largest hail storms near Rochester Hills
Apr 6, 2010 · 2.25 in · Sterling Hgts (7 mi from Rochester Hills)
Jun 22, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Washington (7 mi from Rochester Hills)
Jun 25, 2009 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Lake Orion (10 mi from Rochester Hills)
Mar 31, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Utica (6 mi from Rochester Hills)
Apr 11, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Disco (6 mi from Rochester Hills)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rochester Hills
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2014 | EF1 | Goodison 4 mi from Rochester Hills |
| Aug 19, 2010 | EF1 | Utica Airport 9 mi from Rochester Hills |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rochester Hills
202 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rochester Hills since 2006, on 87 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Aug 19, 2010.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Auburn Hills, Rochester, Royal Oak 4 wind reports |
| May 19, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Mt Vernon, Romeo 2 wind reports |
| May 18, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Utica Airport, Utica, Rochester Hills 4 wind reports |
| Aug 12, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Disco 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Bloomfield Hills 2 wind reports |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Rochester Hills, Disco, Brooklands 3 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Washington, Trot Big Beaver Airport 2 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Disco, Auburn Hgts, Birmingham 5 wind reports |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Stony Creek, Mt Vernon 2 wind reports |
| Jun 19, 2024 | 64 mph, estimated | Disco, Birmingham 3 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 Rochester Hills; 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
- Sterling Heights
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42 hail days - Warren
41 hail days - Livonia
23 hail days - Detroit
23 hail days - Dearborn
25 hail days - Canton
24 hail days - Flint
28 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 Rochester Hills.
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