Hail history for East Jordan, Michigan
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of East Jordan since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · East Jordan
- Last hail
- Sep 4, 2017
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jul 8, 2016
15 reports on 12 days since 1996 · #52 of 130 Michigan places
Hail map · East Jordan
- 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 East Jordan
The latest hail report in and around East Jordan is from September 4, 2017, 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, East Jordan logged 11 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 57% more than the median Michigan town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #52 of 130 Michigan cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. East Jordan accounts for 44% of the 34 reports filed in Charlevoix County.
7% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on July 8, 2016 near 0.85 SW East Jordan.
Reports were down 63% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2011, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (33% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- East Jordan 0.6
- Charlevoix County 1.0
- Median Michigan town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- East Jordan 8
- Charlevoix County 13
- Median Michigan town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- East Jordan 7%
- Charlevoix 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2016 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.85 SW East Jordan | Charlevoix | $45K | 10:49 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 SW East Jordan | Charlevoix | — | 10:39 local · NCEI |
| Oct 17, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.85 SW East Jordan | Charlevoix | — | 07:24 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.53 ENE East Jordan Arpt | Charlevoix | — | 14:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 SW East Jordan | Charlevoix | — | 10:34 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 67%
- 1–2 in 4 27%
- 2 in + 1 7%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 1.47 SSW East Jordan | Charlevoix | — | 10:26 local · NCEI |
| Oct 17, 2016 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.85 SW East Jordan | Charlevoix | — | 07:24 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 3.00 inteacup | 0.85 SW East Jordan | Charlevoix | $45K | 10:49 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2013 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.53 ENE East Jordan Arpt | Charlevoix | — | 14:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 0.85 SW East Jordan | Charlevoix | — | 10:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.85 SW East Jordan | Charlevoix | — | 10:34 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.85 SW East Jordan | Charlevoix | — | 08:57 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.85 SW East Jordan | Charlevoix | — | 07:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.5 NNW Chestonia | Antrim | — | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.85 SW East Jordan | Charlevoix | — | 17:48 local · NCEI |
| Mar 26, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 W East Jordan | Charlevoix | — | 03:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 31, 2003 | 0.88 innickel | East Jordan | Charlevoix | — | 19:36 local · NCEI |
Hail history near East Jordan
- Gaylord 38 km · 21
- Traverse City 58 km · 14
Questions about hail in East Jordan
How often does it hail in East Jordan, Michigan?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of East Jordan since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #52 of 130 Michigan places by number of reports.
When is hail season in East Jordan?
Most reports come in June, July, August. June alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in East Jordan?
3.00 in (teacup size) on July 8, 2016 near 0.85 SW East Jordan. 7% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in East Jordan?
The most recent report in this data is from September 4, 2017 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has East Jordan had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of East Jordan since November 3, 2021. The last one was on September 4, 2017.
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.