Hail history for Ludington, Michigan
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ludington since 1969, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ludington
- Last hail
- May 3, 2012
- 1.75 in, golf ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 3, 2012
10 reports on 9 days since 1969 · #120 of 130 Michigan places
Hail map · Ludington
- 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 Ludington
The latest hail report in and around Ludington is from May 3, 2012, 1.75 in (golf ball size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ludington logged 3 reports on 2 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 #120 of 130 Michigan cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ludington accounts for 43% of the 23 reports filed in Mason 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 May 3, 2012 near 2.11 ESE Ludington.
The busiest year was 2012, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (30% of reports); 60% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ludington 0.1
- Mason County 0.6
- Median Michigan town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ludington 2
- Mason County 7
- Median Michigan town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ludington 0%
- Mason County 4%
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.11 ESE Ludington | Mason | $25K | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 1969 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | — | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 SSE Hamlin Lake | Mason | — | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Ludington | Mason | $5K | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 26, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Ludington | Mason | — | 03:15 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 3 30%
- 1–2 in 7 70%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.11 ESE Ludington | Mason | $25K | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| May 3, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Ludington | Mason | — | 10:44 local · NCEI |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.47 SSE Hamlin Lake | Mason | — | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Mar 30, 2005 | 0.75 inpenny | Ludington | Mason | $10K | 20:05 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 1.00 inquarter | Ludington | Mason | $5K | 22:45 local · NCEI |
| Sep 26, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Ludington | Mason | — | 03:15 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | Mason Co Airport | Mason | — | 02:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 7, 1991 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Mason | — | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 1991 | 1.00 inquarter | — | Mason | — | 16:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 29, 1969 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | — | — | 16:45 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ludington
Questions about hail in Ludington
How often does it hail in Ludington, Michigan?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ludington since 1969. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.1 reports a year. That ranks #120 of 130 Michigan places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ludington?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ludington?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 3, 2012 near 2.11 ESE Ludington. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ludington?
The most recent report in this data is from May 3, 2012 (1.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ludington had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ludington 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.