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Hail history for Rockwood, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Rockwood on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Oct 6, 2018. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Rockwood
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Rockwood 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from Rockwood |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Rockwood by year
When hail season peaks near Rockwood
Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and July (5).
Largest hail storms near Rockwood
Oct 6, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Stony Creek (9 mi from Rockwood)
Jul 1, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Waltz (8 mi from Rockwood)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail damage to cars, including broken windows.Jul 8, 2016 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Riverview (7 mi from Rockwood)
Jul 14, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · South Rockwood Airport (4 mi from Rockwood)
Jun 19, 2006 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wyandotte (10 mi from Rockwood)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Rockwood
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2023 | EF1 | Grafton 7 mi from Rockwood |
| Aug 24, 2023 | EF1 | South Rockwood 2 mi from Rockwood |
| Aug 24, 2023 | EF0 | Rockwood 1 mi from Rockwood |
| Aug 24, 2023 | EF1 | Gibraltar 2 mi from Rockwood |
| Sep 25, 2018 | EF0 | South Rockwood Airport 3 mi from Rockwood |
| Sep 25, 2018 | EF0 | Rockwood 1 mi from Rockwood |
| Sep 25, 2018 | EF1 | Gibraltar 3 mi from Rockwood |
| Aug 1, 2018 | EF0 | Taylor Center 9 mi from Rockwood |
| Jun 27, 2010 | EF1 | Willow 9 mi from Rockwood |
| Jun 27, 2006 | F0 | Estral Beach 5 mi from Rockwood |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Rockwood
77 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Rockwood since 2006, on 52 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Jul 2, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | South Rockwood 2 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Cora St 1 wind report |
| May 18, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Carleton 1 wind report |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | Stony Creek 1 wind report |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 55 mph, estimated | Grafton 1 wind report |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Carleton, Newport 2 wind reports |
| Aug 24, 2023 | 64 mph, estimated | Flat Rock, Woodhaven, South Rockwood 3 wind reports |
| Aug 23, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Wyandotte 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2023 | 68 mph, estimated | Carleton 1 wind report |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Newport 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 Rockwood; 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 Rockwood.
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