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Hail history for Gratiot County, MI
17 hail reports in Gratiot County since 2006 on 15 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Sep 12, 2021.
Cities in Gratiot County
Recent hail in Gratiot County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Middleton 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Gratiot County by year
When hail season peaks in Gratiot County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Gratiot County
42 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Gratiot County since 2006, on 30 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on May 18, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | damage reported | Breckenridge 1 wind report |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 70 mph, estimated | Perrinton, Alma 2 wind reports |
| May 18, 2026 | 81 mph, measured | Eugene, Ashley, Alma 7 wind reports |
| May 16, 2025 | 60 mph, estimated | Wheeler 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Beebe 1 wind report |
| May 20, 2024 | 60 mph, estimated | Elwell 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Ashley 1 wind report |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 60 mph, estimated | Breckenridge 1 wind report |
| Aug 28, 2021 | 69 mph, estimated | St Louis, Forest Hill 2 wind reports |
| Aug 24, 2021 | 60 mph, estimated | Alma Gratiot Airport 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 Gratiot County; 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).