Hail history for Genesee County, Michigan
Every NOAA hail report filed in Genesee County since 1961, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Genesee County
- Last hail
- May 15, 2025
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 5
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 11 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 25, 1994
215 reports on 103 days since 1961 · #5 of 84 Michigan counties
Hail map · Genesee County
- 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 Genesee County
The latest hail report in Genesee County is from May 15, 2025, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 5 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.75 in on July 20, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Genesee County logged 107 reports on 43 hail days, about 5.3 reports a year. That is 4.3 times the median Michigan county (1.3 a year) and ranks #5 of 84 Michigan counties for all-time reports. Genesee County holds 4% of all 6,085 hail reports in Michigan.
4% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 4% for the median Michigan county. The largest hail on record here is 3.00 in (teacup) on May 25, 1994 near Linden.
Reports were down 80% in 2016–2025 (18) compared with 2006–2015 (89). The busiest year was 2003, with 19 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in July (34% of reports); 44% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Genesee County 5.3
- Median Michigan county 1.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Genesee County 43
- Median Michigan county 17
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Genesee County 4%
- Median Michigan county 4%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 7 | 7 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| May 17, 2024 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 7 | 2.75 in | — |
| Apr 24, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 1994 | 3.00 inteacup | Linden | — | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | Davison | — | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | Davison | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | Davison | $20.0 million | 13:37 local · NCEI |
| Aug 28, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.22 SE Flushing | — | 16:10 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 112 52%
- 1–2 in 95 44%
- 2 in + 8 4%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.69 N Grand Blanc | — | 23:12 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 SW Flint | — | 04:21 local · NCEI |
| May 17, 2024 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.57 SW Goodrich | — | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | Davison | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 2.75 inbaseball | Davison | — | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Davison | — | 13:47 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 SSE Belsay | — | 13:39 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 2.50 intennis ball | Davison | $20.0 million | 13:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.5 W Mt Morris | — | 13:33 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.07 N Otterburn | — | 13:23 local · NCEI |
| Apr 24, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Argentine | — | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Sep 12, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.02 W Montrose | — | 16:44 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Genesee County
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davison | 9 | 6 | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Beecher | 7 | 6 | Jun 17, 2013 |
| Swartz Creek | 7 | 6 | Jul 3, 2012 |
| Gaines | 5 | 4 | May 13, 2011 |
| Linden | 5 | 5 | Apr 12, 2014 |
| Montrose | 5 | 5 | Aug 29, 2007 |
| Argentine | 4 | 4 | Apr 24, 2022 |
| Mount Morris | 4 | 4 | Jul 20, 2023 |
| Lake Fenton | 1 | 1 | Jun 9, 1999 |
Questions about hail in Genesee County
How often does it hail in Genesee County, Michigan?
215 hail reports have been logged in Genesee County since 1961. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 5.3 reports a year. That ranks #5 of 84 Michigan counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Genesee County?
Most reports come in July, June, May. July alone accounts for 34% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Genesee County?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 25, 1994 near Linden. 4% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Genesee County?
The most recent report in this data is from May 15, 2025 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Genesee County had in the last five years?
5 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 11 reports. The most recent was May 15, 2025.
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.