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Hail history for Grosse Pointe Shores, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Grosse Pointe Shores on 22 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 4, 2012. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Grosse Pointe Shores
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Pleasant Ridge 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Grosse Pointe Shores |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Grosse Pointe Shores by year
When hail season peaks near Grosse Pointe Shores
Of the 22 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (6) and August (5).
Largest hail storms near Grosse Pointe Shores
Jun 25, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Roseville (5 mi from Grosse Pointe Shores)
Mar 15, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Center Line (6 mi from Grosse Pointe Shores)
Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Center Line (8 mi from Grosse Pointe Shores)
Jul 5, 2007 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Harper Woods (5 mi from Grosse Pointe Shores)
Jul 20, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Roseville (4 mi from Grosse Pointe Shores)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Grosse Pointe Shores
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | EF? | Comerica Park 9 mi from Grosse Pointe Shores |
| Jun 18, 2025 | EF0 | Fraser 8 mi from Grosse Pointe Shores |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Grosse Pointe Shores
107 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Grosse Pointe Shores since 2006, on 62 days. The strongest measured gust was 76 mph on May 19, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Center Line, Comerica Park, Harper Woods 3 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 51 mph, measured | Detroit City Airport 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2026 | 76 mph, measured | Grosse Pt Shrs, Fraser 2 wind reports |
| May 4, 2026 | 64 mph, estimated | East Detroit, Grosse Pt Shrs, Cady 5 wind reports |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 60 mph, measured | Mt Clemens 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2025 | 61 mph, measured | Grosse Pt Park 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 64 mph, estimated | Grosse Pt Woods 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 75 mph, measured | Roseville, Forest Lawn 2 wind reports |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Roseville, Warren 2 wind reports |
| Jun 19, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Fraser, Mt Clemens 2 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 Grosse Pointe Shores; 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 Grosse Pointe Shores.
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