Hail history for Belleville, Michigan
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Belleville since 1959, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Belleville
- Last hail
- Jun 15, 2023
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Apr 9, 2001
11 reports on 11 days since 1959 · #95 of 130 Michigan places
Hail map · Belleville
- 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 Belleville
The latest hail report in and around Belleville is from June 15, 2023, 1.25 in (half dollar size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on June 15, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Belleville logged 3 reports on 3 hail days, about 0.1 reports a year. That is about half the median Michigan town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #95 of 130 Michigan cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Belleville accounts for 5% of the 223 reports filed in Wayne County.
9% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 0% for the median Michigan town on this site. The largest hail on record here is 3.50 in (teacup) on April 9, 2001 near Belleville.
The busiest year was 2001, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in September (27% of reports); 36% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Belleville 0.1
- Wayne County 5.2
- Median Michigan town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Belleville 3
- Wayne County 45
- Median Michigan town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Belleville 9%
- Wayne County 3%
- Median Michigan town on this site 0%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2001 | 3.50 inteacup | Belleville | Wayne | 09:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Wayne | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 1966 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Wayne | 10:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.51 W Belleville | Wayne | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Belleville | Wayne | 12:32 local · NCEI |
Sizes filed before 1996 are often rough estimates (round numbers like 7.00 or 8.00 in) without an exact spot; they are shown as NOAA filed them.
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 45%
- 1–2 in 5 45%
- 2 in + 1 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.51 W Belleville | Wayne | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 26, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Belleville | Wayne | 12:32 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 NE Belleville Arpt | Wayne | 20:18 local · NCEI |
| Sep 9, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N Samaria | Monroe | 12:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 3.50 inteacup | Belleville | Wayne | 09:45 local · NCEI |
| May 11, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Belleville | Wayne | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| Sep 6, 1990 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Wayne | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 1986 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Wayne | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 1966 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Wayne | 10:30 local · NCEI |
| Sep 26, 1959 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Wayne | 23:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 29, 1959 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Wayne | 12:12 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Belleville
Questions about hail in Belleville
How often does it hail in Belleville, Michigan?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Belleville since 1959. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #95 of 130 Michigan places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Belleville?
Most reports come in September, May, July. September alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Belleville?
3.50 in (teacup size) on April 9, 2001 near Belleville. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Belleville?
The most recent report in this data is from June 15, 2023 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Belleville had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 1 reports. The most recent was June 15, 2023.
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.