Hail History

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Hail history for Ypsilanti, MI

Last hail within 10 milesMar 6, 20260.88 in (nickel)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jul 20, 2023
Hail days since 200637
Days with hail 1 inch or larger21
Tornadoes within 10 miles7
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles178

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ypsilanti on 37 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jul 20, 2023. Hail is most common here in July and June.

Recent hail near Ypsilanti

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Mar 6, 20260.88 in
nickel
Ann Arbor
1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Ypsilanti
NOAA Storm Events
Aug 16, 20251 in
quarter
Pittsfield
1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Ypsilanti
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 Ypsilanti by year

60630720809110311312213314115116317118192012122323224125126

When hail season peaks near Ypsilanti

Of the 37 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (10) and June (8).

Jan2Feb5Mar1Apr4May8Jun10Jul4Aug3SepOctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Ypsilanti

Jul 2, 2011 · 2 in (hen egg) · Rawsonville (3 mi from Ypsilanti)

Mar 15, 2012 · 2 in (hen egg) · Ann Arbor (6 mi from Ypsilanti)

Jul 20, 2023 · 2 in (hen egg) · Ypsilanti (0 mi from Ypsilanti)

Jun 27, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Ann Arbor (6 mi from Ypsilanti)

Jun 15, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Delhi Mills (9 mi from Ypsilanti)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ypsilanti

DateRatingWherePath
Apr 15, 2026EF1Ann Arbor
9 mi from Ypsilanti
1.7 mi long, 500 yd wide
Apr 4, 2026EF0Belleville Airport
6 mi from Ypsilanti
3.5 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 24, 2023EF1Belleville
6 mi from Ypsilanti
3.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Aug 24, 2023EF0Cherry Hill
7 mi from Ypsilanti
1.7 mi long, 200 yd wide
Dec 23, 2015EF1Mettetal Airport
10 mi from Ypsilanti
2.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 23, 2010EF0Stony Creek
7 mi from Ypsilanti
0.6 mi long, 100 yd wide
Sep 30, 2006F0Ann Arbor
7 mi from Ypsilanti
0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ypsilanti

178 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ypsilanti since 2006, on 87 days. The strongest measured gust was 82 mph on Jul 23, 2010.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Jul 3, 202659 mph, measuredWillow Run Airport, Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti
3 wind reports
NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 18, 202660 mph, estimatedScio
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 15, 202670 mph, measuredAnn Arbor, Wilow Run Apt
3 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Apr 4, 202670 mph, estimatedBelleville Airport
1 wind report
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Jun 18, 202563 mph, estimatedSumpter
1 wind report
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May 16, 202563 mph, estimatedBelleville
1 wind report
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Mar 30, 202564 mph, estimatedSumpter, Ann Arbor, Wilow Run Apt
5 wind reports
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Mar 15, 202560 mph, estimatedSaline, Ypsilanti McEnnan, Ann Arbor
4 wind reports
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Aug 28, 202464 mph, estimatedPlymouth Airport
1 wind report
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Aug 27, 202464 mph, estimatedAnn Arbor
1 wind report
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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 Ypsilanti; 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 Ypsilanti.

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