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Hail history for Harper Woods, MI

Last hail within 10 milesMay 4, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 4, 2012
Hail days since 200627
Days with hail 1 inch or larger16
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles112

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Harper Woods on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 4, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and July.

Recent hail near Harper Woods

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 4, 20260.88 in
nickel		Pleasant Ridge
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Harper Woods		NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near Harper Woods by year

3064073083092101113121321415161718219120121221232425126

When hail season peaks near Harper Woods

Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (7) and July (7).

JanFeb1Mar1Apr4May7Jun7Jul5Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Harper Woods

Jun 25, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Roseville (5 mi from Harper Woods)

Mar 15, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Center Line (5 mi from Harper Woods)

Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Center Line (6 mi from Harper Woods)

Jul 5, 2007 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Harper Woods (4 mi from Harper Woods)

Jul 20, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Roseville (5 mi from Harper Woods)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Harper Woods

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 3, 2026EF?Comerica Park
7 mi from Harper Woods
Jun 18, 2025EF0Fraser
7 mi from Harper Woods		2.4 mi long, 400 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Harper Woods

112 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Harper Woods since 2006, on 64 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on May 19, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedCenter Line, Comerica Park, Harper Woods
3 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 202651 mph, measuredDetroit City Airport
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 19, 202676 mph, measuredGrosse Pt Shrs, Fraser
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 4, 202664 mph, estimatedEast Detroit, Grosse Pt Shrs, Cady
5 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 24, 202560 mph, measuredMt Clemens
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202561 mph, measuredGrosse Pt Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202564 mph, estimatedGrosse Pt Woods, Cady
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202475 mph, measuredRoseville, Forest Lawn
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 23, 202460 mph, estimatedRoseville, Warren
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 19, 202458 mph, estimatedFraser
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Harper Woods; 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 Harper Woods.

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