Hail history for Antrim County, Michigan
Every NOAA hail report filed in Antrim County since 1979, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Antrim County
- Last hail
- Mar 30, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jul 8, 2016
37 reports on 24 days since 1979 · #69 of 84 Michigan counties
Hail map · Antrim County
- 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 Antrim County
The latest hail report in Antrim County is from March 30, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.50 in on May 20, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Antrim County logged 26 reports on 15 hail days, about 1.3 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Michigan county (1.3 a year) and ranks #69 of 84 Michigan counties for all-time reports. Antrim County holds 1% of all 6,085 hail reports in Michigan.
5% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 4% for the median Michigan county. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on July 8, 2016 near 3.49 S Central Lake.
Reports were down 63% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (19). The busiest year was 2011, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (30% of reports); 57% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Antrim County 1.3
- Median Michigan county 1.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Antrim County 15
- Median Michigan county 17
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Antrim County 5%
- Median Michigan county 4%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 20, 2022 | 3 | 2.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2016 | 3.00 inteacup | 3.49 S Central Lake | $65K | 11:43 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2022 | 2.50 intennis ball | 7.62 NE Alba | $30K | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7.62 NE Alba | — | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 3.45 N Kewadin | — | 13:07 local · NCEI |
| Oct 18, 2007 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Alba | — | 15:33 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 18 49%
- 1–2 in 17 46%
- 2 in + 2 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.47 NNW Bellaire Antrim Arpt | — | 22:57 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2022 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 7.62 NE Alba | — | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2022 | 2.50 intennis ball | 7.62 NE Alba | $30K | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.49 WNW Alba | — | 14:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 2021 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.24 WNW Mancelona Muni Arpt | — | 14:03 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Alden | — | 20:42 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 3.00 inteacup | 3.49 S Central Lake | $65K | 11:43 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 E Central Lake | — | 11:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | Torch Lake | — | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 S Elk Rapids | — | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Sep 1, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 SE Antrim | — | 16:36 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 9.51 E Chestonia | — | 15:09 local · NCEI |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mancelona | 5 | 5 | Sep 1, 2013 |
| Bellaire | 4 | 4 | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Central Lake | 4 | 3 | Jul 8, 2016 |
| Elk Rapids | 4 | 3 | Aug 2, 2015 |
| Alba | 3 | 3 | May 20, 2022 |
| Eastport | 3 | 3 | Aug 2, 2015 |
| Ellsworth | 3 | 2 | Jun 8, 2011 |
| Alden | 1 | 1 | Jul 10, 2019 |
Questions about hail in Antrim County
How often does it hail in Antrim County, Michigan?
37 hail reports have been logged in Antrim County since 1979. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.3 reports a year. That ranks #69 of 84 Michigan counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Antrim County?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Antrim County?
3.00 in (teacup size) on July 8, 2016 near 3.49 S Central Lake. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Antrim County?
The most recent report in this data is from March 30, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Antrim County had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was March 30, 2026.
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.