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Hail history for Michigan City, IN
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Michigan City on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3.5 in on May 7, 2024. Hail is most common here in May and August.
Michigan City ranks #1,020 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →
Recent hail near Michigan City
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Burdick 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Michigan City |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Michigan City by year
When hail season peaks near Michigan City
Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and August (3).
Largest hail storms near Michigan City
May 7, 2024 · 3.5 in · Long Beach (1 mi from Michigan City)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail damage to vehicles in downtown Michigan City. Public reports hail of 2 to 3 inches in diameter.Aug 23, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Michigan City (1 mi from Michigan City)
National Weather Service description (English): Hail increased in from quarter size to golf ball size over several minutes. The hail covered the ground for nearly an hour after falling.Jul 1, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Beverly Shrs (6 mi from Michigan City)
Jul 28, 2009 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Waterford (5 mi from Michigan City)
Aug 23, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Trail Creek (1 mi from Michigan City)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Michigan City
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2024 | EF? | Beverly Shores 3 mi from Michigan City |
| Jul 15, 2024 | EF1 | Waterford 5 mi from Michigan City |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Michigan City
89 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Michigan City since 2006, on 47 days. The strongest measured gust was 100 mph on Aug 23, 2006.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | 75 mph, measured | Beverly Shores, Waterford, Pinhook 8 wind reports |
| Jul 3, 2026 | damage reported | Michigan City, Springville 2 wind reports |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 92 mph, measured | Dune Acres 1 wind report |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Beverly Shores 1 wind report |
| May 15, 2025 | 63 mph, estimated | Trail Creek 2 wind reports |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Trail Creek, Waterford, Michigan City 3 wind reports |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 70 mph, estimated | Trail Creek, Waterford 2 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Long Beach, Duneland Beach, New Buffalo 5 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 70 mph, estimated | Waterford, Pinola 2 wind reports |
| May 7, 2024 | 69 mph, estimated | Porter, Town Of Pines, Michigan City 3 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 Michigan City; 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 Michigan City.
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