Hail history for Gaylord, Michigan
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gaylord since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Gaylord
- Last hail
- Jun 25, 2023
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 5 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Aug 14, 1996
21 reports on 12 days since 1996 · #23 of 130 Michigan places
Hail map · Gaylord
- 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 Gaylord
The latest hail report in and around Gaylord is from June 25, 2023, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on June 25, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Gaylord logged 13 reports on 8 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 86% more than the median Michigan town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #23 of 130 Michigan cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Gaylord accounts for 37% of the 57 reports filed in Otsego 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 14, 1996 near 4 S Gaylord.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (7). The busiest year was 2023, with 5 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (43% of reports); 71% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Gaylord 0.7
- Otsego County 1.3
- Median Michigan town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Gaylord 8
- Otsego County 14
- Median Michigan town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Gaylord 0%
- Otsego 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 | 5 | 5 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2023 | 5 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 S Gaylord | Otsego | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.85 NW Gaylord Otsego Arpt | Otsego | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Gaylord | Otsego | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.13 SSE Gaylord Otsego Arpt | Otsego | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 ESE Gaylord | Otsego | 16:41 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 13 62%
- 1–2 in 8 38%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.85 NW Gaylord Otsego Arpt | Otsego | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Gaylord | Otsego | 15:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.29 SSE Gaylord | Otsego | 15:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.01 SE Gaylord Otsego Arpt | Otsego | 15:36 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.13 SSE Gaylord Otsego Arpt | Otsego | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| May 26, 2018 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.07 ESE Gaylord | Otsego | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| May 30, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.49 E Gaylord | Otsego | 17:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 4 W Gaylord | Otsego | 13:32 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.01 WNW Gaylord Otsego Arpt | Otsego | 08:39 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 SSW Gaylord Otsego Arpt | Otsego | 21:31 local · NCEI |
| Oct 18, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 E Gaylord | Otsego | 18:36 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 2 W Gaylord | Otsego | 16:12 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Gaylord
- East Jordan 38 km · 15
- Grayling 40 km · 11
- Atlanta 41 km · 19
- Mio 58 km · 14
- Roscommon 60 km · 13
Questions about hail in Gaylord
How often does it hail in Gaylord, Michigan?
21 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Gaylord since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #23 of 130 Michigan places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Gaylord?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 43% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Gaylord?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on August 14, 1996 near 4 S Gaylord. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Gaylord?
The most recent report in this data is from June 25, 2023 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Gaylord had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 5 reports. The most recent was June 25, 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.