Hail history for Bronson, Michigan
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bronson since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Bronson
- Last hail
- Jun 20, 2016
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 24, 1998
13 reports on 12 days since 1975 · #71 of 130 Michigan places
Hail map · Bronson
- 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 Bronson
The latest hail report in and around Bronson is from June 20, 2016, 0.88 in (nickel size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Bronson logged 4 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is 43% less than the median Michigan town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #71 of 130 Michigan cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Bronson accounts for 18% of the 72 reports filed in Branch 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on August 24, 1998 near Bronson.
The busiest year was 2003, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (31% of reports); 46% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Bronson 0.2
- Branch County 1.3
- Median Michigan town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Bronson 4
- Branch County 15
- Median Michigan town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Bronson 0%
- Branch County 4%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bronson | Branch | — | 03:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bronson | Branch | $1.0 million | 14:04 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 1975 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Branch | — | 16:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW Bronson Arpt | Branch | — | 19:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.81 S Bronson Arpt | Branch | — | 14:08 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 7 54%
- 1–2 in 6 46%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2016 | 0.88 innickel | 0.86 SW Bronson Arpt | Branch | — | 19:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW Bronson Arpt | Branch | — | 19:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.81 S Bronson Arpt | Branch | — | 14:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Countywide | Hillsdale | — | 18:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 22, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Bronson | Branch | — | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 27, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 NE Bronson | Branch | — | 02:29 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 NE Bronson | Branch | — | 14:44 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 N Bronson | Branch | — | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bronson | Branch | — | 03:55 local · NCEI |
| Sep 11, 1996 | 0.88 innickel | Bronson | Branch | — | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 12, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Bronson | Branch | $1.0 million | 14:04 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 1988 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Branch | — | 15:12 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Bronson
- Coldwater 18 km · 30
- Sturgis 21 km · 10
- Three Rivers 37 km · 15
- Vicksburg 40 km · 12
- Marshall 47 km · 17
- Battle Creek 48 km · 24
- Portage 49 km · 18
- Marcellus 54 km · 11
Questions about hail in Bronson
How often does it hail in Bronson, Michigan?
13 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bronson since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #71 of 130 Michigan places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Bronson?
Most reports come in June, August, September. June alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Bronson?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 24, 1998 near Bronson. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Bronson?
The most recent report in this data is from June 20, 2016 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Bronson had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Bronson since November 3, 2021. The last one was on June 20, 2016.
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.