Hail history for Harrison, Michigan
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Harrison since 1976, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Harrison
- Last hail
- May 20, 2013
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jul 29, 1996
10 reports on 10 days since 1976 · #116 of 130 Michigan places
Hail map · Harrison
- 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 Harrison
The latest hail report in and around Harrison is from May 20, 2013, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Harrison logged 3 reports on 3 hail days, about 0.1 reports a year. That is about half the median Michigan town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #116 of 130 Michigan cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Harrison accounts for 26% of the 39 reports filed in Clare 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 July 29, 1996 near Harrison.
The busiest year was 2008, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (40% of reports); 70% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Harrison 0.1
- Clare County 0.7
- Median Michigan town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Harrison 3
- Clare County 11
- Median Michigan town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Harrison 0%
- Clare County 0%
- 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 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Harrison | Clare | — | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 1976 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Clare | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Harrison | Clare | — | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Harrison | Clare | — | 19:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Harrison | Clare | $10K | 13:59 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 2 20%
- 1–2 in 8 80%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Harrison | Clare | — | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Harrison | Clare | — | 19:58 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | Harrison | Clare | — | 14:11 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2005 | 1.00 inquarter | Harrison | Clare | $10K | 13:59 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Harrison | Clare | $30K | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 28, 1999 | 1.00 inquarter | Harrison | Clare | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Harrison | Clare | — | 14:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 29, 1996 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Harrison | Clare | — | 20:00 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 1996 | 1.00 inquarter | 3 E Harrison | Clare | — | 03:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 31, 1976 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Clare | — | 19:00 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Harrison
- Gladwin 26 km · 17
- Houghton Lake 32 km · 10
- McBain 38 km · 10
- Mount Pleasant 46 km · 15
- West Branch 54 km · 13
- Cadillac 56 km · 21
- Roscommon 56 km · 13
Questions about hail in Harrison
How often does it hail in Harrison, Michigan?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Harrison since 1976. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #116 of 130 Michigan places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Harrison?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Harrison?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on July 29, 1996 near Harrison. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Harrison?
The most recent report in this data is from May 20, 2013 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Harrison had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Harrison since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 20, 2013.
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.