Hail history for Midland, Michigan
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Midland since 1996, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Midland
- Last hail
- Sep 7, 2021
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 0
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 0 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · Jul 27, 2014
45 reports on 18 days since 1996 · #3 of 130 Michigan places
Hail map · Midland
- 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 Midland
The latest hail report in and around Midland is from September 7, 2021, 1.00 in (quarter size). There has been no hail report here in the five years since November 3, 2021.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Midland logged 36 reports on 13 hail days, about 1.8 reports a year. That is 5.1 times the median Michigan town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #3 of 130 Michigan cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Midland accounts for 44% of the 103 reports filed in Midland County.
13% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on July 27, 2014 near 3.3 ENE Midland.
Reports were down 80% in 2016–2025 (6) compared with 2006–2015 (30). The busiest year was 2014, with 12 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (44% of reports); 40% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Midland 1.8
- Midland County 3.1
- Median Michigan town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Midland 13
- Midland County 23
- Median Michigan town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Midland 13%
- Midland County 8%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2014 | 3.00 inteacup | 3.3 ENE Midland | Midland | $5.0 million | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2014 | 2.50 intennis ball | 2.04 SW Willard | Bay | $2.0 million | 13:21 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.6 WNW Bullock Creek | Midland | — | 20:29 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.47 SSW Willard | Bay | $2.0 million | 13:41 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | 5.41 ENE Midland | Midland | $1K | 13:41 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 15 33%
- 1–2 in 24 53%
- 2 in + 6 13%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 7, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | Midland | Midland | — | 14:31 local · NCEI |
| Sep 7, 2021 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.59 ENE Midland Barstow Arpt | Midland | — | 14:18 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.65 WNW Mapleton | Midland | — | 20:42 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.12 ENE Poseyville | Midland | — | 20:37 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | Midland | Midland | — | 20:36 local · NCEI |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.6 WNW Bullock Creek | Midland | — | 20:29 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | 1.47 SSW Willard | Bay | $2.0 million | 13:41 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | 5.41 ENE Midland | Midland | $1K | 13:41 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2014 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 5.67 ENE Midland | Midland | — | 13:40 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2014 | 0.88 innickel | 3.99 NNE Midland | Midland | — | 13:38 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2014 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Midland | Midland | $1.0 million | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2014 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.12 ENE Midland | Midland | $25K | 13:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Midland
- Freeland 15 km · 16
- Shields 26 km · 12
- Bay City 28 km · 27
- Saginaw 32 km · 19
- Pinconning 34 km · 12
- Mount Pleasant 44 km · 15
- Gladwin 45 km · 17
- Sterling 49 km · 12
Questions about hail in Midland
How often does it hail in Midland, Michigan?
45 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Midland since 1996. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.8 reports a year. That ranks #3 of 130 Michigan places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Midland?
Most reports come in July, May, April. July alone accounts for 44% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Midland?
3.00 in (teacup size) on July 27, 2014 near 3.3 ENE Midland. 13% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Midland?
The most recent report in this data is from September 7, 2021 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Midland had in the last five years?
None: there has been no hail report in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Midland since November 3, 2021. The last one was on September 7, 2021.
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.