Hail history for Howell, Michigan
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Howell since 1983, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Howell
- Last hail
- Jun 15, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Mar 7, 1983
14 reports on 13 days since 1983 · #63 of 130 Michigan places
Hail map · Howell
- 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 Howell
The latest hail report in and around Howell 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, Howell logged 7 reports on 7 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 #63 of 130 Michigan cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Howell accounts for 16% of the 88 reports filed in Livingston 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 March 7, 1983.
The busiest year was 2012, with 2 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in March (21% of reports); 21% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Howell 0.3
- Livingston County 2.4
- Median Michigan town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Howell 7
- Livingston County 23
- Median Michigan town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Howell 0%
- Livingston County 1%
- 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 7, 1983 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Livingston | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 7, 1983 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Livingston | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Sep 14, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.86 NW Howell | Livingston | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 S Fleming | Livingston | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 NNW Howell | Livingston | 15:35 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 6 43%
- 1–2 in 8 57%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.76 S Fleming | Livingston | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| Sep 14, 2021 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.86 NW Howell | Livingston | 16:55 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 0.86 SE Fleming | Livingston | 15:56 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 NW Howell | Livingston | 17:22 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 NNW Howell | Livingston | 15:35 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | 3.63 E Howell | Livingston | 12:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.72 NE Howell | Livingston | 15:28 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Howell | Livingston | 14:06 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Howell | Livingston | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Howell | Livingston | 00:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 1992 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Livingston | 18:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 1987 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Livingston | 13:50 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Howell
- Fowlerville 13 km · 10
- Brighton 15 km · 16
- Pinckney 17 km · 16
- Whitmore Lake 26 km · 13
- Milford 27 km · 15
- Fenton 28 km · 13
- Dexter 31 km · 16
- Holly 33 km · 20
Questions about hail in Howell
How often does it hail in Howell, Michigan?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Howell since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #63 of 130 Michigan places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Howell?
Most reports come in March, July, August. March alone accounts for 21% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Howell?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on March 7, 1983. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Howell?
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 Howell 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.