Hail history for Arenac County, Michigan
Every NOAA hail report filed in Arenac County since 1977, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Arenac County
- Last hail
- Jul 8, 2024
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Sep 26, 1998
45 reports on 33 days since 1977 · #60 of 84 Michigan counties
Hail map · Arenac 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 Arenac County
The latest hail report in Arenac County is from July 8, 2024, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on August 23, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Arenac County logged 20 reports on 16 hail days, about 1.0 reports a year. That is 20% less than the median Michigan county (1.3 a year) and ranks #60 of 84 Michigan counties for all-time reports. Arenac County holds 1% of all 6,085 hail reports in Michigan.
7% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on September 26, 1998 near 2 SE Sterling.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 1997, with 7 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in July (29% of reports); 42% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Arenac County 1.0
- Median Michigan county 1.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Arenac County 16
- Median Michigan county 17
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Arenac County 7%
- Median Michigan county 4%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Aug 23, 2023 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| May 11, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 1998 | 3.50 inteacup | 2 SE Sterling | — | 06:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | Au Gres Arpt | — | 06:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2008 | 2.00 inhen egg | Au Gres | — | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Sterling | $10K | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Standish | — | 16:51 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 17 38%
- 1–2 in 25 56%
- 2 in + 3 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Sterling | — | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| Aug 23, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | Au Gres Arpt | — | 06:08 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.5 E Standish | — | 08:00 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.45 S Maple Ridge | — | 08:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.5 E Standish | — | 14:07 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.85 SW Au Gres | — | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Sterling | $10K | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.74 WSW Sterling | — | 15:16 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 NNE Worth | — | 15:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.21 NE Au Gres | — | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 26, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 SW Au Gres | — | 19:49 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Sterling | — | 07:09 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Arenac County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling | 12 | 3.50 in |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standish | 9 | 9 | Sep 21, 2022 |
| Au Gres | 8 | 7 | Aug 23, 2023 |
| Twining | 2 | 2 | Oct 2, 2006 |
Questions about hail in Arenac County
How often does it hail in Arenac County, Michigan?
45 hail reports have been logged in Arenac County since 1977. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.0 reports a year. That ranks #60 of 84 Michigan counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Arenac County?
Most reports come in July, June, May. July alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Arenac County?
3.50 in (teacup size) on September 26, 1998 near 2 SE Sterling. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Arenac County?
The most recent report in this data is from July 8, 2024 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Arenac County had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was July 8, 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.