Hail History

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Hail history for Waterford, MI

Last hail within 10 milesMay 9, 20261 in (quarter)
Hail days, last 12 months2
Largest hail since 20062.5 in (tennis ball)Jul 27, 2014
Hail days since 200623
Days with hail 1 inch or larger13
Tornadoes within 10 miles2
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles157

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Waterford on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Jul 27, 2014. Hail is most common here in July and April.

Recent hail near Waterford

DateHail sizeWhereSource
May 9, 20261 in
quarter		Clarkston
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Waterford		NOAA Storm Events
Feb 18, 20260.75 in
penny		Pontiac Airport
1 hail report · closest 3 mi from Waterford		NOAA Storm Events
Mar 15, 20250.9 inFour Towns
1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Waterford		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 Waterford by year

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When hail season peaks near Waterford

Of the 23 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (8) and April (3).

Jan2Feb1Mar3Apr1May3Jun8Jul3Aug2SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Waterford

Jul 27, 2014 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · East Highland (10 mi from Waterford)

Apr 6, 2010 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Commerce (8 mi from Waterford)

Jul 2, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Oakley Park (9 mi from Waterford)

Aug 9, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Westacres (9 mi from Waterford)

Aug 24, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Orchard Lake Vlg (10 mi from Waterford)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Waterford

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 3, 2021EF0Davisburg
8 mi from Waterford		0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jul 24, 2021EF1White Lake
5 mi from Waterford		1.6 mi long, 400 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Waterford

157 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Waterford since 2006, on 76 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on Apr 25, 2009.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 3, 2026damage reportedHighland, Commerce, West Bloomfield
5 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 2, 2026damage reportedMilford
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 3, 202662 mph, measuredOakland County Intl. Air
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 10, 202664 mph, estimatedWestacres
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 19, 202664 mph, estimatedOxbow, Elizabeth Lake Estat
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
May 18, 202664 mph, estimatedOxbow, Pontiac Airport
2 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202658 mph, estimatedRose Center
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 29, 202560 mph, estimatedCresent Lake Estates
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 27, 202467 mph, measuredPontiac Airport, Clarkston
3 wind reports		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 5, 202462 mph, estimatedEast Highland
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 Waterford; 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 Waterford.

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