Hail Detroit, MI
No hail was reported within 25 miles of Detroit in the last 7 days. So far in 2026, there have been 7 reports, the largest measured 1.25 inches at Dearborn Heights.
Every figure on this page covers a 25 mile circle centered on Detroit. Between 2005 and 2025, the area averaged about 12.0 hail reports a year, coming on about 3.8 days. The largest hailstone since 1996 was 3.50 inches, on Apr 9, 2001.
Hail reports in 2026
| Date | Size | Place | Reported by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 2 NE FranklinOakland County | Trained Spotter |
| Jun 14, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | South RockwoodMonroe County | Trained Spotter |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1.25 inches half dollar | Dearborn HeightsWayne County | Trained Spotter |
| Jun 10, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | DearbornWayne County | Trained Spotter |
| May 19, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | 2 S Oak ParkWayne County | Trained Spotter |
| May 4, 2026 | 0.88 inches nickel | 2 E Hazel ParkMacomb County | Public |
| Mar 11, 2026 | 0.50 inches marble | 5 NE Sterling HeightsMacomb County | Trained Spotter |
WeatherTotals compiles National Weather Service Local Storm Reports, mostly from the public and trained spotters. Each report is flagged measured or estimated and lists its source and time.
Largest hailstones within 25 miles of Detroit
| Diameter | Size | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.50 inches | Tea cup | Belleville, Wayne County | Apr 9, 2001 |
| 2.25 inches | Hen egg | Sterling Hgts, Macomb County | Apr 6, 2010 |
| 2.00 inches | Hen egg | Northville, Wayne County | Jun 4, 2010 |
| 1.75 inches | Golf ball | Southfield, Oakland County | Jul 24, 1999 |
| 1.75 inches | Golf ball | Detroit, Wayne County | May 9, 2000 |
Record figures come from the Storm Events Database at NCEI, a reviewed log that trails live reports by 2 to 3 months. Records start in 1996 and averages cover 2005-2025.
Hail reports by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 3.8 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
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