Hail history for Michigan City, Indiana
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Michigan City since 1965, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Michigan City
- Last hail
- May 7, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · May 7, 2024
28 reports on 19 days since 1965 · #40 of 191 Indiana places
Hail map · Michigan City
- Under 1 in
- 1–1.75 in
- 1.75–2.5 in
- 2.5–4 in
- 4 in +
- No size
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What the record says about Michigan City
The latest hail report in and around Michigan City is from May 7, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 3.50 in on May 7, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Michigan City logged 15 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is 67% more than the median Indiana town on this site (0.5 a year) and ranks #40 of 191 Indiana cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Michigan City accounts for 30% of the 92 reports filed in LaPorte County.
18% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 3% for the median Indiana town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 3.50 in (teacup) on May 7, 2024 near 0.86 SW Long Beach.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (8) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2024, with 7 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (39% of reports); 61% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Michigan City 0.8
- LaPorte County 2.5
- Median Indiana town on this site 0.5
Hail days 2006–2025
- Michigan City 8
- LaPorte County 29
- Median Indiana town on this site 8
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Michigan City 18%
- LaPorte County 10%
- Median Indiana town on this site 3%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 7 | 7 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2024 | 7 | 3.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2024 | 3.50 inteacup | 0.86 SW Long Beach | La Porte | $35K | 14:22 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.86 NW Trail Creek | La Porte | $30K | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.86 SW Duneland Beach | La Porte | $15K | 14:26 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.86 SW Long Beach | La Porte | $15K | 14:23 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.52 W Trail Creek | La Porte | $15K | 14:20 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 21%
- 1–2 in 17 61%
- 2 in + 5 18%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Grand Beach Woodland | La Porte | $1K | 14:28 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.86 SW Duneland Beach | La Porte | $15K | 14:26 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 2.50 intennis ball | 0.86 SW Long Beach | La Porte | $15K | 14:23 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 3.50 inteacup | 0.86 SW Long Beach | La Porte | $35K | 14:22 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.52 E Michigan City | La Porte | $12K | 14:22 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.52 W Trail Creek | La Porte | $15K | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2024 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.86 NW Trail Creek | La Porte | $30K | 14:20 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Michigan City | La Porte | — | 15:12 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.52 W Trail Creek | La Porte | — | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 18, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | Michigan City | La Porte | — | 17:08 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 2009 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.31 S Waterford | La Porte | — | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2007 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.86 NW Trail Creek | La Porte | — | 15:19 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Michigan City
- La Porte 17 km · 32
- Portage 29 km · 12
- Valparaiso 30 km · 29
- Wanatah 31 km · 12
- Hobart 40 km · 12
- Gary 42 km · 10
- Merrillville 46 km · 12
- South Bend 50 km · 86
Questions about hail in Michigan City
How often does it hail in Michigan City, Indiana?
28 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Michigan City since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #40 of 191 Indiana places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Michigan City?
Most reports come in May, August, June. May alone accounts for 39% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Michigan City?
3.50 in (teacup size) on May 7, 2024 near 0.86 SW Long Beach. 18% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Michigan City?
The most recent report in this data is from May 7, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Michigan City had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was May 7, 2024.
Where does this hail data come from?
Hail reports come from the NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, which the National Weather Service compiles from spotter, public, law enforcement and media reports. Recent days use preliminary NWS Local Storm Reports via the Iowa Environmental Mesonet until NOAA publishes final data. Only reported hail is counted, so areas with fewer people tend to have fewer reports.