Hail history for Lapeer, Michigan
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lapeer since 1992, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Lapeer
- Last hail
- Aug 23, 2023
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · Aug 23, 2023
26 reports on 21 days since 1992 · #19 of 130 Michigan places
Hail map · Lapeer
- 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 Lapeer
The latest hail report in and around Lapeer is from August 23, 2023, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on August 23, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Lapeer 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 #19 of 130 Michigan cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Lapeer accounts for 30% of the 86 reports filed in Lapeer 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 August 23, 2023 near 0.69 S Lapeer Dupont Arpt.
Reports were down 80% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (10). The busiest year was 2008, with 3 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (23% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Lapeer 0.6
- Lapeer County 2.4
- Median Michigan town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Lapeer 9
- Lapeer County 22
- Median Michigan town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Lapeer 0%
- Lapeer County 5%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Lapeer Dupont Arpt | Lapeer | 08:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.07 N Lake Nepessing | Lapeer | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Lapeer Dupont Arpt | Lapeer | 19:39 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Lapeer | Lapeer | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 S Lapeer | Lapeer | 17:57 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 17 65%
- 1–2 in 9 35%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.69 S Lapeer Dupont Arpt | Lapeer | 08:28 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N Lapeer Dupont Arpt | Lapeer | 19:39 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.22 NE Lake Nepessing | Lapeer | 23:42 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 0.88 innickel | Lapeer | Lapeer | 18:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2009 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 2.07 N Lake Nepessing | Lapeer | 17:56 local · NCEI |
| Jun 25, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | Lapeer | Lapeer | 13:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Lapeer | Lapeer | 16:41 local · NCEI |
| Jul 16, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 2.02 W Lapeer | Lapeer | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Apr 11, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Lapeer | Lapeer | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 S Lapeer | Lapeer | 17:57 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SW Lapeer | Lapeer | 17:54 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | 2 NW Lapeer | Lapeer | 18:05 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Lapeer
- Otisville 21 km · 12
- Goodrich 22 km · 13
- North Branch 23 km · 11
- Burton 24 km · 27
- Oxford 26 km · 12
- Grand Blanc 27 km · 18
- Flint 30 km · 39
- Clio 36 km · 11
Questions about hail in Lapeer
How often does it hail in Lapeer, Michigan?
26 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Lapeer since 1992. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #19 of 130 Michigan places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Lapeer?
Most reports come in May, July, June. May alone accounts for 23% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Lapeer?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on August 23, 2023 near 0.69 S Lapeer Dupont Arpt. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Lapeer?
The most recent report in this data is from August 23, 2023 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Lapeer 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 August 23, 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.