Hail history for Jackson, Michigan
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jackson since 1977, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Jackson
- Last hail
- May 3, 2012
- 2.00 in, hen egg size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.75 in
- baseball · Mar 27, 1991
16 reports on 15 days since 1977 · #45 of 130 Michigan places
Hail map · Jackson
- 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 Jackson
The latest hail report in and around Jackson is from May 3, 2012, 2.00 in (hen egg size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Jackson logged 4 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.2 reports a year. That is 43% less than the median Michigan town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #45 of 130 Michigan cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Jackson accounts for 26% of the 62 reports filed in Jackson County.
19% 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 2.75 in (baseball) on March 27, 1991.
The busiest year was 2003, with 3 reports on 3 days. Hail here peaks in May (25% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Jackson 0.2
- Jackson County 0.9
- Median Michigan town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Jackson 4
- Jackson County 17
- Median Michigan town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Jackson 19%
- Jackson County 11%
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 1991 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Jackson | — | 19:15 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.02 E Woodville | Jackson | — | 21:20 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2004 | 2.00 inhen egg | Jackson | Jackson | $30K | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wacousta | Clinton | $50K | 12:03 local · NCEI |
| Oct 8, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jackson | — | 19:40 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 7 44%
- 1–2 in 6 38%
- 2 in + 3 19%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2012 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.02 E Woodville | Jackson | — | 21:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 13, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Woodville | Jackson | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 19, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.02 E Woodville | Jackson | — | 22:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.02 W Knollwood Park | Jackson | — | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2004 | 2.00 inhen egg | Jackson | Jackson | $30K | 20:40 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2004 | 0.88 innickel | Jackson | Jackson | $40K | 12:42 local · NCEI |
| Aug 1, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Wacousta | Clinton | $50K | 12:03 local · NCEI |
| Apr 30, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Jackson | Jackson | $10K | 22:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 20, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Jackson | Jackson | $10K | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Sep 11, 1996 | 0.88 innickel | Jackson | Jackson | — | 14:50 local · NCEI |
| Oct 8, 1992 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Jackson | — | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 27, 1991 | 2.75 inbaseball | — | Jackson | — | 19:15 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Jackson
Questions about hail in Jackson
How often does it hail in Jackson, Michigan?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jackson since 1977. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.2 reports a year. That ranks #45 of 130 Michigan places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Jackson?
Most reports come in May, April, March. May alone accounts for 25% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Jackson?
2.75 in (baseball size) on March 27, 1991. 19% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Jackson?
The most recent report in this data is from May 3, 2012 (2.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Jackson had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Jackson since November 3, 2021. The last one was on May 3, 2012.
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.