Hail history for Novi, Michigan
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Novi since 1971, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Novi
- Last hail
- Jul 20, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Jun 4, 2010
15 reports on 10 days since 1971 · #58 of 130 Michigan places
Hail map · Novi
- 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 Novi
The latest hail report in and around Novi is from July 20, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 20, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Novi logged 10 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 43% more than the median Michigan town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #58 of 130 Michigan cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Novi accounts for 6% of the 242 reports filed in Oakland 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 June 4, 2010 near 2.46 NW Oakwood.
Reports were down 75% in 2016–2025 (2) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2010, with 4 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (40% of reports); 67% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Novi 0.5
- Oakland County 7.0
- Median Michigan town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Novi 5
- Oakland County 55
- Median Michigan town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Novi 0%
- Oakland 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.46 NW Oakwood | Oakland | $10K | 19:37 local · NCEI |
| May 6, 1986 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Oakland | — | 11:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 5, 1971 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | Oakland | — | 14:35 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.98 ESE South Lyon | Oakland | — | 14:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.53 W Northville | Wayne | — | 14:48 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 8 53%
- 1–2 in 7 47%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.53 W Northville | Wayne | — | 14:48 local · NCEI |
| Sep 13, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.98 ESE South Lyon | Oakland | — | 14:23 local · NCEI |
| Jun 12, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | 4.14 E South Lyon | Oakland | — | 22:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.47 NNW Oakwood | Oakland | — | 19:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2010 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.46 NW Oakwood | Oakland | $10K | 19:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.38 N Oakwood | Oakland | — | 19:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 4, 2010 | 1.00 inquarter | 2.46 NW Oakwood | Oakland | — | 19:33 local · NCEI |
| Oct 26, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.02 W Novi | Oakland | — | 12:56 local · NCEI |
| Oct 26, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.02 W Novi | Oakland | — | 12:49 local · NCEI |
| Oct 26, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.02 W Novi | Oakland | — | 12:47 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2000 | 0.75 inpenny | Novi | Oakland | — | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 1996 | 0.75 inpenny | Novi | Oakland | — | 14:40 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Novi
- Wixom 6 km · 11
- Livonia 13 km · 10
- Milford 15 km · 15
- Southfield 19 km · 12
- Whitmore Lake 23 km · 13
- Dearborn Heights 23 km · 12
- Brighton 25 km · 16
- Ypsilanti 28 km · 29
Questions about hail in Novi
How often does it hail in Novi, Michigan?
15 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Novi since 1971. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #58 of 130 Michigan places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Novi?
Most reports come in June, May, October. June alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Novi?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on June 4, 2010 near 2.46 NW Oakwood. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Novi?
The most recent report in this data is from July 20, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Novi 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 July 20, 2023.
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.