Hail history for Burton, Michigan
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Burton since 2001, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Burton
- Last hail
- Jul 20, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 2, 2004
27 reports on 17 days since 2001 · #17 of 130 Michigan places
Hail map · Burton
- 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 Burton
The latest hail report in and around Burton is from July 20, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 20, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Burton logged 17 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.8 reports a year. That is about twice the median Michigan town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #17 of 130 Michigan cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Burton accounts for 13% of the 215 reports filed in Genesee 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 2, 2004 near Richville.
Reports were down 94% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (16). The busiest year was 2007, with 6 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (48% of reports); 33% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Burton 0.8
- Genesee County 5.3
- Median Michigan town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Burton 8
- Genesee County 43
- Median Michigan town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Burton 0%
- Genesee 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Richville | Tuscola | 17:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.94 NNW Lapeer Hgts | Genesee | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2007 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1 SW Burton | Genesee | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.47 SSE Belsay | Genesee | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2007 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 4 SSE Flint | Genesee | 17:22 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 48%
- 1–2 in 14 52%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 SSE Belsay | Genesee | 13:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.94 NNW Lapeer Hgts | Genesee | 18:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 2.52 WNW Atlas | Genesee | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.52 WNW Atlas | Genesee | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 2.86 NE Grand Blanc | Genesee | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.71 NE Grand Blanc | Genesee | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.02 W Atlas | Genesee | 15:03 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.47 SSE Belsay | Genesee | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 SE Burton | Genesee | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SE Flint | Genesee | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2007 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1 SW Burton | Genesee | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 SE Flint | Genesee | 17:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Burton
Questions about hail in Burton
How often does it hail in Burton, Michigan?
27 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Burton since 2001. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.8 reports a year. That ranks #17 of 130 Michigan places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Burton?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 48% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Burton?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 2, 2004 near Richville. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Burton?
The most recent report in this data is from July 20, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Burton 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 July 20, 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.