Hail history for Charlotte, Michigan
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Charlotte since 1965, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Charlotte
- Last hail
- Mar 14, 2019
- 1.25 in, half dollar size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 23, 2004
19 reports on 16 days since 1965 · #28 of 130 Michigan places
Hail map · Charlotte
- 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 Charlotte
The latest hail report in and around Charlotte is from March 14, 2019, 1.25 in (half dollar size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Charlotte logged 8 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 14% more than the median Michigan town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #28 of 130 Michigan cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Charlotte accounts for 28% of the 67 reports filed in Eaton 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 May 23, 2004 near Charlotte.
Reports were down 86% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2008, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (37% of reports); 47% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Charlotte 0.4
- Eaton County 1.1
- Median Michigan town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Charlotte 5
- Eaton County 16
- Median Michigan town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Charlotte 0%
- Eaton County 0%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Charlotte | Eaton | $40K | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2000 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Charlotte | Eaton | $80K | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Charlotte | Eaton | — | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.43 NE Olivet Station | Eaton | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 1998 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | Charlotte | Eaton | — | 20:27 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 9 47%
- 1–2 in 10 53%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 S Charlotte | Eaton | — | 17:02 local · NCEI |
| Aug 14, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.23 SW Charlotte | Eaton | $5K | 19:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | 0.86 SW Charlotte | Eaton | — | 22:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.47 SSW Charlotte | Eaton | — | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 0.86 SW Charlotte | Eaton | — | 16:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW Charlotte | Eaton | — | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.43 NE Olivet Station | Eaton | — | 16:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 2, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 SW Charlotte | Eaton | — | 12:40 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Charlotte | Eaton | $40K | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2004 | 0.75 inpenny | Charlotte | Eaton | $40K | 12:12 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2000 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Charlotte | Eaton | $80K | 16:25 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2000 | 0.88 innickel | Charlotte | Eaton | $20K | 01:33 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Charlotte
Questions about hail in Charlotte
How often does it hail in Charlotte, Michigan?
19 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Charlotte since 1965. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #28 of 130 Michigan places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Charlotte?
Most reports come in July, May, June. July alone accounts for 37% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Charlotte?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 23, 2004 near Charlotte. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Charlotte?
The most recent report in this data is from March 14, 2019 (1.25 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Charlotte had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Charlotte since November 3, 2021. The last one was on March 14, 2019.
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.