Hail history for Macomb County, Michigan
Every NOAA hail report filed in Macomb County since 1958, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Macomb County
- Last hail
- May 4, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 7
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 12 reports
- Largest ever
- 4.50 in
- softball · Jul 26, 1978
187 reports on 101 days since 1958 · #6 of 84 Michigan counties
Hail map · Macomb County
- 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 Macomb County
The latest hail report in Macomb County is from May 4, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 7 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.75 in on July 20, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Macomb County logged 120 reports on 52 hail days, about 6.0 reports a year. That is 4.8 times the median Michigan county (1.3 a year) and ranks #6 of 84 Michigan counties for all-time reports. Macomb County holds 3% of all 6,085 hail reports in Michigan.
1% of reports with a size were 2 inches (hen egg) or larger, against 4% for the median Michigan county. The largest hail on record here is 4.50 in (softball) on July 26, 1978, which ties or sets the Michigan record.
Reports were down 72% in 2016–2025 (26) compared with 2006–2015 (94). The busiest year was 2007, with 17 reports on 4 days. Hail here peaks in July (27% of reports); 48% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Macomb County 6.0
- Median Michigan county 1.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Macomb County 52
- Median Michigan county 17
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Macomb County 1%
- Median Michigan county 4%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 6 | 1 | 7 | ||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 5 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 15, 2025 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 19, 2024 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| May 20, 2024 | 2 | 1.50 in | — |
| May 19, 2024 | 4 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 2 | 1.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 1978 | 4.50 insoftball | — | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 2010 | 2.25 inhen egg | 1.47 NNW Sterling Hgts | 11:34 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.47 NNW Mt Clemens | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.47 SSE Warren | 18:25 local · NCEI |
| Jul 4, 2012 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 14.28 SSW Van Dyke | 17:52 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 98 52%
- 1–2 in 87 47%
- 2 in + 2 1%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 1.47 SSE Pleasant Ridge | 18:40 local · NCEI |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.67 WNW Macomb | 21:39 local · NCEI |
| May 15, 2025 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 SE Utica Arpt | 23:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 4.12 E Meade | 19:46 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.03 W Macomb | 16:42 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Armada | 14:14 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2024 | 0.88 innickel | 2.15 WSW Utica | 17:33 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.57 SW Utica | 17:03 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.03 W Macomb | 16:40 local · NCEI |
| May 19, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.47 SSE Mt Vernon | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 1.47 NNW Mt Clemens | 15:05 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 0.51 E Roseville | 14:40 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Macomb County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Sterling Heights | 36 | 2.25 in |
| Warren | 33 | 1.75 in |
| Mount Clemens | 16 | 1.75 in |
| St. Clair Shores | 15 | 1.75 in |
| New Baltimore | 10 | 1.00 in |
Smaller places with fewer than 10 reports
These places have too few reports for a page of their own, so their record lives here.
| Place | Reports | Hail days | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armada | 9 | 7 | May 20, 2024 |
| Romeo | 7 | 7 | Jun 17, 2013 |
| Roseville | 6 | 6 | Jun 28, 2019 |
| New Haven | 5 | 5 | Jun 19, 2024 |
| Richmond | 5 | 5 | Aug 1, 2003 |
| Memphis | 4 | 4 | Aug 24, 2011 |
| Utica | 2 | 2 | Mar 27, 2007 |
| Center Line | 1 | 1 | Jul 27, 2014 |
| Eastpointe | 1 | 1 | Jul 4, 2012 |
| Ecorse | 1 | 1 | Jul 4, 2012 |
| Fraser | 1 | 1 | Jul 3, 2012 |
Questions about hail in Macomb County
How often does it hail in Macomb County, Michigan?
187 hail reports have been logged in Macomb County since 1958. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 6.0 reports a year. That ranks #6 of 84 Michigan counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Macomb County?
Most reports come in July, June, May. July alone accounts for 27% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Macomb County?
4.50 in (softball size) on July 26, 1978. 1% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Macomb County?
The most recent report in this data is from May 4, 2026 (0.88 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Macomb County had in the last five years?
7 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 12 reports. The most recent was May 4, 2026.
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.