Hail history for Detroit, Michigan
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Detroit since 1955, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Detroit
- Last hail
- May 19, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.00 in
- grapefruit · Nov 13, 1955
48 reports on 42 days since 1955 · #2 of 130 Michigan places
Hail map · Detroit
- 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 Detroit
The latest hail report in and around Detroit is from May 19, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on July 20, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Detroit logged 20 reports on 16 hail days, about 1.0 reports a year. That is 2.9 times the median Michigan town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #2 of 130 Michigan cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Detroit accounts for 22% of the 223 reports filed in Wayne County.
4% 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 4.00 in (grapefruit) on November 13, 1955.
Reports were down 75% in 2016–2025 (4) compared with 2006–2015 (16). The busiest year was 2006, with 7 reports on 5 days. Hail here peaks in May (38% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Detroit 1.0
- Wayne County 5.2
- Median Michigan town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Detroit 16
- Wayne County 45
- Median Michigan town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Detroit 4%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 4, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 1955 | 4.00 ingrapefruit | — | Wayne | 19:20 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 1983 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Oakland | 09:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.81 N Highland Park | Wayne | 17:46 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2000 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Detroit | Wayne | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 1985 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Wayne | 09:30 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 23 48%
- 1–2 in 23 48%
- 2 in + 2 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.13 NNW Highland Park | Wayne | 15:18 local · NCEI |
| May 4, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 1.47 SSE Pleasant Ridge | Macomb | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.47 NNE Redford Hgts | Wayne | 14:10 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.58 NE Highland Park | Wayne | 10:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.68 WNW Hamtramck | Wayne | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.06 W Hamtramck | Wayne | 16:49 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.58 NW Detroit | Wayne | 22:15 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.95 NNE Highland Park | Wayne | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.81 N Highland Park | Wayne | 17:46 local · NCEI |
| May 23, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.58 NW Hamtramck | Wayne | 15:08 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.02 E Detroit | Wayne | 13:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.02 E Detroit | Wayne | 13:35 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Detroit
- Warren 14 km · 33
- Dearborn Heights 16 km · 12
- Southfield 16 km · 12
- St. Clair Shores 21 km · 15
- Taylor 22 km · 14
- Livonia 22 km · 10
- Sterling Heights 23 km · 36
- Troy 23 km · 16
Questions about hail in Detroit
How often does it hail in Detroit, Michigan?
48 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Detroit since 1955. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.0 reports a year. That ranks #2 of 130 Michigan places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Detroit?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 38% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Detroit?
4.00 in (grapefruit size) on November 13, 1955. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Detroit?
The most recent report in this data is from May 19, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Detroit had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was May 19, 2026.
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.