Hail Sault Ste Marie, MI
No hail was reported within 25 miles of Sault Ste Marie in the last 7 days. The only report so far in 2026 measured 1.00 inches at Rudyard.
Every figure on this page covers a 25 mile circle centered on Sault Ste Marie. Between 2005 and 2025, the area averaged about 1.0 hail reports a year, coming on about 0.7 days. The largest hailstone since 1996 was 1.75 inches, on Jul 13, 2000.
Hail reports in 2026
| Date | Size | Place | Reported by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.00 inches quarter | RudyardChippewa County | Public |
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 Sault Ste Marie
| Diameter | Size | Place | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.75 inches | Golf ball | Brimley, Chippewa County | Jul 13, 2000 |
| 1.75 inches | Golf ball | Raco, Chippewa County | Sep 12, 2010 |
| 1.75 inches | Golf ball | Rudyard, Chippewa County | Jun 18, 2012 |
| 1.50 inches | Ping pong ball | Dafter, Chippewa County | Sep 12, 2010 |
| 1.50 inches | Ping pong ball | Oak Ridge, Chippewa County | Aug 9, 2023 |
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 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
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