Hail history for McBain, Michigan
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of McBain since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · McBain
- Last hail
- Mar 30, 2026
- 0.88 in, nickel size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 2
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Oct 2, 2006
10 reports on 8 days since 1996 · #121 of 130 Michigan places
Hail map · McBain
- 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 McBain
The latest hail report in and around McBain is from March 30, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on September 21, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, McBain logged 6 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 14% less than the median Michigan town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #121 of 130 Michigan cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. McBain accounts for 27% of the 37 reports filed in Missaukee 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 October 2, 2006 near 2 NE Mc Bain.
The busiest year was 2017, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in February (30% of reports); 20% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- McBain 0.3
- Missaukee County 1.1
- Median Michigan town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- McBain 4
- Missaukee County 16
- Median Michigan town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- McBain 0%
- Missaukee County 0%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 NE Mc Bain | Missaukee | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Feb 24, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.81 N Mc Bain | Missaukee | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.85 SE Mc Bain | Missaukee | 06:50 local · NCEI |
| Oct 18, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SW Mc Bain | Missaukee | 18:27 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Mc Bain | Missaukee | 18:50 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 5 50%
- 1–2 in 5 50%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 2.76 S Lucas | Missaukee | 23:36 local · NCEI |
| Sep 21, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.85 SE Mc Bain | Missaukee | 06:50 local · NCEI |
| Feb 24, 2017 | 0.88 innickel | 2.3 SSW Mc Bain | Missaukee | 16:19 local · NCEI |
| Feb 24, 2017 | 0.75 inpenny | Lucas | Missaukee | 16:00 local · NCEI |
| Feb 24, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.81 N Mc Bain | Missaukee | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Oct 18, 2007 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 SW Mc Bain | Missaukee | 18:27 local · NCEI |
| Oct 2, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2 NE Mc Bain | Missaukee | 15:25 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2003 | 1.00 inquarter | Mc Bain | Missaukee | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2003 | 0.75 inpenny | Mc Bain | Missaukee | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 10, 1996 | 0.88 innickel | Lucas | Missaukee | 20:25 local · NCEI |
Hail history near McBain
- Cadillac 18 km · 21
- Harrison 38 km · 10
- Houghton Lake 39 km · 10
- Roscommon 59 km · 13
Questions about hail in McBain
How often does it hail in McBain, Michigan?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of McBain since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #121 of 130 Michigan places by number of reports.
When is hail season in McBain?
Most reports come in February, June, October. February alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in McBain?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on October 2, 2006 near 2 NE Mc Bain. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in McBain?
The most recent report in this data is from March 30, 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 McBain had in the last five years?
2 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 reports. The most recent was March 30, 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.