Hail History

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Hail history for Grosse Pointe Farms, 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 200626
Days with hail 1 inch or larger16
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles98

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Grosse Pointe Farms on 26 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 4, 2012. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Grosse Pointe Farms

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 4, 20260.88 in
nickel		Pleasant Ridge
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Grosse Pointe Farms		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 Grosse Pointe Farms by year

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When hail season peaks near Grosse Pointe Farms

Of the 26 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (6).

JanFeb1Mar1Apr4May6Jun7Jul5Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Grosse Pointe Farms

Jun 25, 2009 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Roseville (7 mi from Grosse Pointe Farms)

Mar 15, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Center Line (7 mi from Grosse Pointe Farms)

Jul 4, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Center Line (8 mi from Grosse Pointe Farms)

Jul 5, 2007 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Harper Woods (3 mi from Grosse Pointe Farms)

Jul 20, 2023 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Roseville (6 mi from Grosse Pointe Farms)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Grosse Pointe Farms

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 3, 2026EF?Comerica Park
8 mi from Grosse Pointe Farms
Jun 18, 2025EF0Fraser
9 mi from Grosse Pointe Farms		2.4 mi long, 400 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Grosse Pointe Farms

98 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Grosse Pointe Farms since 2006, on 58 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, Roseville
4 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jul 12, 202561 mph, measuredGrosse Pt Park
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 24, 202564 mph, estimatedGrosse Pt Woods
1 wind report		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
Jun 5, 202462 mph, estimatedCenter Line
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 Grosse Pointe Farms; 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 Farms.

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