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Hail history for Gaylord, MI
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gaylord on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on May 20, 2022. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Gaylord
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | 1.25 in half dollar | Gaylord Otsego Airport 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from Gaylord |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Gaylord by year
When hail season peaks near Gaylord
Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (5) and June (3).
Largest hail storms near Gaylord
May 20, 2022 · 2 in (hen egg) · Elmira (9 mi from Gaylord)
National Weather Service description (English): Facebook photo of hailstone in Elmira. Time estimated by radar.Jun 25, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Sparr (7 mi from Gaylord)
National Weather Service description (English): Delayed report of large hail. Photos submitted to NWS Gaylord support hailstones of about golf ball size, along with significant accumulations of hail in the area. Time estimated by radar.May 26, 2018 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Otsego Lake (9 mi from Gaylord)
Sep 22, 2025 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Gaylord Otsego Airport (6 mi from Gaylord)
May 30, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Vanderbilt (8 mi from Gaylord)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Gaylord
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2022 | EF3 | Elmira 9 mi from Gaylord |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gaylord
37 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gaylord since 2006, on 22 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Jul 1, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | 49 mph, measured | Gaylord 1 wind report |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Gaylord 1 wind report |
| Jul 1, 2026 | 60 mph, estimated | Gaylord, Otsego Lake State, Sparr 6 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Otsego Lake, Arbutus Beach, Johannesburg 5 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Arbutus Beach 2 wind reports |
| Aug 11, 2021 | 58 mph, estimated | Johannesburg, Elmira, Gaylord 4 wind reports |
| Jul 19, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Arbutus Beach, Sparr 2 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Arbutus Beach 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2019 | 61 mph, estimated | Gaylord Otsego Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 28, 2018 | 81 mph, estimated | Gaylord Otsego Airport, Elmira 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 Gaylord; 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.
Nearby cities
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 Gaylord.
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