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Hail history for Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sault Ste. Marie on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1 in (quarter) on Jun 8, 2024. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Sault Ste. Marie
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Sault Ste. Marie in the last two years.
Hail days near Sault Ste. Marie by year
When hail season peaks near Sault Ste. Marie
Of the 5 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (2) and June (2).
Largest hail storms near Sault Ste. Marie
Jul 10, 2023 · 1 in (quarter) · Brimley (9 mi from Sault Ste. Marie)
Jun 8, 2024 · 1 in (quarter) · Brimley (10 mi from Sault Ste. Marie)
Jun 30, 2023 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Dafter (9 mi from Sault Ste. Marie)
Jul 31, 2006 · 0.75 in (penny) · Sault Ste Marie (1 mi from Sault Ste. Marie)
Sep 12, 2010 · 0.75 in (penny) · Sault Ste Marie Afs (3 mi from Sault Ste. Marie)
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sault Ste. Marie
3 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sault Ste. Marie since 2006, on 3 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | damage reported | McCarron 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Shallows 1 wind report |
| Jul 6, 2017 | 58 mph, estimated | Ssmarie Muni 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 Sault Ste. Marie; 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). Distances are measured from the center of Sault Ste. Marie.
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