Hail history for Brighton, Michigan
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Brighton since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Brighton
- Last hail
- Jul 23, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · Apr 6, 2010
16 reports on 14 days since 1997 · #39 of 130 Michigan places
Hail map · Brighton
- 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 Brighton
The latest hail report in and around Brighton is from July 23, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 23, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Brighton logged 10 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 43% more than the median Michigan town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #39 of 130 Michigan cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Brighton accounts for 18% of the 88 reports filed in Livingston County.
0% 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 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on April 6, 2010 near 2.06 SW Brighton Hyne Arpt.
Reports were down 57% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2012, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (38% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Brighton 0.5
- Livingston County 2.4
- Median Michigan town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Brighton 8
- Livingston County 23
- Median Michigan town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Brighton 0%
- Livingston County 1%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.06 SW Brighton Hyne Arpt | Livingston | — | 10:56 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Chilson | Livingston | — | 18:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Chilson | Livingston | $500K | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 SE Brighton | Livingston | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2001 | 1.00 inquarter | Bennington | Shiawassee | — | 18:07 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 11 69%
- 1–2 in 5 31%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Chilson | Livingston | — | 18:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Chilson | Livingston | $500K | 16:02 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.51 W Brighton | Livingston | — | 20:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.51 W Brighton | Livingston | — | 13:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.51 W Brighton | Livingston | — | 14:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 2.06 SW Brighton Hyne Arpt | Livingston | — | 14:34 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | Brighton Hyne Arpt | Livingston | — | 11:02 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2010 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.06 SW Brighton Hyne Arpt | Livingston | — | 10:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.51 W Brighton | Livingston | — | 05:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Brighton | Livingston | — | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 NE Hamburg | Livingston | — | 14:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 SE Brighton | Livingston | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Brighton
- Whitmore Lake 12 km · 13
- Pinckney 15 km · 16
- Howell 15 km · 14
- Milford 16 km · 15
- Wixom 21 km · 11
- Dexter 23 km · 16
- Novi 25 km · 15
- Fowlerville 28 km · 10
Questions about hail in Brighton
How often does it hail in Brighton, Michigan?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Brighton since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #39 of 130 Michigan places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Brighton?
Most reports come in July, June, April. July alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Brighton?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on April 6, 2010 near 2.06 SW Brighton Hyne Arpt. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Brighton?
The most recent report in this data is from July 23, 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 Brighton had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was July 23, 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.