Hail history for Dexter, Michigan
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dexter since 1963, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Dexter
- Last hail
- Jun 15, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Mar 15, 2012
16 reports on 13 days since 1963 · #40 of 130 Michigan places
Hail map · Dexter
- 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 Dexter
The latest hail report in and around Dexter is from June 15, 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 June 15, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Dexter logged 7 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Michigan town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #40 of 130 Michigan cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Dexter accounts for 6% of the 262 reports filed in Washtenaw County.
6% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on March 15, 2012 near 0.86 SW Dexter.
The busiest year was 2012, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in March (31% of reports); 38% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Dexter 0.3
- Washtenaw County 7.0
- Median Michigan town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Dexter 5
- Washtenaw County 50
- Median Michigan town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Dexter 6%
- Washtenaw 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2012 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.86 SW Dexter | Washtenaw | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.72 NE Dexter | Washtenaw | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| Sep 11, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Dexter | Washtenaw | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.51 W Dexter | Washtenaw | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Dexter | Washtenaw | 15:50 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 31%
- 1–2 in 10 63%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Dexter | Washtenaw | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.51 W Dexter | Washtenaw | 19:32 local · NCEI |
| Mar 14, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 NNE Dexter | Washtenaw | 18:44 local · NCEI |
| Aug 12, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Dexter | Washtenaw | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.51 W Dexter | Washtenaw | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 2.75 inbaseball | 0.86 SW Dexter | Washtenaw | 16:53 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.72 NE Dexter | Washtenaw | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Dexter | Washtenaw | 18:06 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Dexter | Washtenaw | 17:54 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | Chelsea | Washtenaw | 19:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 N Dexter | Washtenaw | 09:15 local · NCEI |
| May 5, 1997 | 0.75 inpenny | Dexter | Washtenaw | 22:32 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Dexter
- Chelsea 12 km · 19
- Ann Arbor 14 km · 73
- Whitmore Lake 14 km · 13
- Pinckney 15 km · 16
- Saline 20 km · 27
- Brighton 23 km · 16
- Ypsilanti 24 km · 29
- Manchester 24 km · 13
Questions about hail in Dexter
How often does it hail in Dexter, Michigan?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Dexter since 1963. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #40 of 130 Michigan places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Dexter?
Most reports come in March, May, July. March alone accounts for 31% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Dexter?
2.75 in (baseball size) on March 15, 2012 near 0.86 SW Dexter. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Dexter?
The most recent report in this data is from June 15, 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 Dexter 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 June 15, 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.