Hail history for Iron Mountain, Michigan
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Iron Mountain since 1985, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Iron Mountain
- Last hail
- Jul 8, 2025
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · May 25, 2008
16 reports on 13 days since 1985 · #44 of 130 Michigan places
Hail map · Iron Mountain
- 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 Iron Mountain
The latest hail report in and around Iron Mountain is from July 8, 2025, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on May 18, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Iron Mountain logged 12 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 71% more than the median Michigan town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #44 of 130 Michigan cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Iron Mountain accounts for 18% of the 90 reports filed in Dickinson 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 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on May 25, 2008 near Iron Mtn.
Reports were up 40% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2017, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (25% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Iron Mountain 0.6
- Dickinson County 2.4
- Median Michigan town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Iron Mountain 9
- Dickinson County 31
- Median Michigan town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Iron Mountain 0%
- Dickinson County 6%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2025 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 18, 2024 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 10, 2022 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Iron Mtn | Dickinson | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.68 NE Kingsford | Dickinson | 19:51 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.48 W Antoine | Dickinson | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.84 NE Antoine | Dickinson | 01:01 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NE Iron Mtn | Dickinson | 16:28 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 10 63%
- 1–2 in 6 38%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2025 | 0.88 innickel | 0.48 E Antoine | Dickinson | 14:45 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.68 NE Kingsford | Dickinson | 19:51 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.19 SE Iron Mtn | Dickinson | 19:50 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2022 | 0.88 innickel | 1.38 N Iron Mtn | Dickinson | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 1.46 NNE Antoine | Dickinson | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 1.38 N Antoine | Dickinson | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 9, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.48 W Antoine | Dickinson | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 0.75 inpenny | 4.15 N Iron Mtn | Dickinson | 06:15 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.84 NE Antoine | Dickinson | 01:01 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.48 E Antoine | Dickinson | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2008 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Iron Mtn | Dickinson | 16:29 local · NCEI |
| Jul 25, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 NE Iron Mtn | Dickinson | 16:28 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Iron Mountain
- Norway 12 km · 15
- Iron River 54 km · 19
Questions about hail in Iron Mountain
How often does it hail in Iron Mountain, Michigan?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Iron Mountain since 1985. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #44 of 130 Michigan places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Iron Mountain?
Most reports come in May, April, July. May alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Iron Mountain?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on May 25, 2008 near Iron Mtn. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Iron Mountain?
The most recent report in this data is from July 8, 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 Iron Mountain had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was July 8, 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.