Hail history for Munising, Michigan
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Munising since 1988, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Munising
- Last hail
- Oct 5, 2024
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 10, 2001
11 reports on 7 days since 1988 · #103 of 130 Michigan places
Hail map · Munising
- 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 Munising
The latest hail report in and around Munising is from October 5, 2024, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.75 in on October 5, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Munising logged 9 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 29% more than the median Michigan town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #103 of 130 Michigan cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Munising accounts for 13% of the 84 reports filed in Alger County.
9% 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 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 10, 2001 near 9 N Steuben.
Reports were up 25% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (4). The busiest year was 2017, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (36% of reports); 64% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Munising 0.5
- Alger County 2.8
- Median Michigan town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Munising 5
- Alger County 26
- Median Michigan town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Munising 9%
- Alger County 2%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 3 | 3 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2024 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2001 | 2.00 inhen egg | 9 N Steuben | Schoolcraft | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.35 NE Munising | Alger | 17:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.18 NW Christmas | Alger | 17:27 local · NCEI |
| Sep 26, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Munising | Alger | 21:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.99 NE Munising | Alger | 17:38 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 6 55%
- 1–2 in 4 36%
- 2 in + 1 9%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2024 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Munising | Alger | 22:15 local · NCEI |
| Sep 26, 2020 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Munising | Alger | 21:24 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.35 NE Munising | Alger | 17:51 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.99 NE Munising | Alger | 17:38 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.18 NW Christmas | Alger | 17:27 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | 1.46 NNE Munising | Alger | 14:38 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2009 | 0.88 innickel | Wetmore | Alger | 14:30 local · NCEI |
| May 7, 2009 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.18 NW Christmas | Alger | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 1, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 5 E Munising | Alger | 14:55 local · NCEI |
| May 10, 2001 | 2.00 inhen egg | 9 N Steuben | Schoolcraft | 16:18 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 1988 | 0.75 inpenny | — | Alger | 17:16 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Munising
Questions about hail in Munising
How often does it hail in Munising, Michigan?
11 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Munising since 1988. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #103 of 130 Michigan places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Munising?
Most reports come in May, June, July. May alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Munising?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 10, 2001 near 9 N Steuben. 9% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Munising?
The most recent report in this data is from October 5, 2024 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Munising 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 October 5, 2024.
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.