Hail history for Ontonagon County, Michigan
Every NOAA hail report filed in Ontonagon County since 1980, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ontonagon County
- Last hail
- Jul 27, 2026
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 6
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 7 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · Sep 12, 2011
57 reports on 42 days since 1980 · #45 of 84 Michigan counties
Hail map · Ontonagon 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 Ontonagon County
The latest hail report in Ontonagon County is from July 27, 2026, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 6 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on July 18, 2022.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ontonagon County logged 26 reports on 18 hail days, about 1.3 reports a year. That is about the same as the median Michigan county (1.3 a year) and ranks #45 of 84 Michigan counties for all-time reports. Ontonagon County holds 1% of all 6,085 hail reports in Michigan.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on September 12, 2011 near 5.67 E Firesteel.
Reports were down 63% in 2016–2025 (7) compared with 2006–2015 (19). The busiest year was 2002, with 11 reports on 6 days. Hail here peaks in July (30% of reports); 53% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ontonagon County 1.3
- Median Michigan county 1.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ontonagon County 18
- Median Michigan county 17
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ontonagon County 0%
- Median Michigan county 4%
Hail over time
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| May 18, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 18, 2022 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Jun 30, 2022 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2011 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5.67 E Firesteel | 19:10 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 S Mass | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 S Mass | 18:15 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2 SE Mass | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Apr 18, 2002 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 6 SE Rockland | 18:40 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 32 56%
- 1–2 in 25 44%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 7.47 WNW Nonesuch | 07:06 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.69 N Ewen | 08:31 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 ENE Paulding | 14:46 local · NCEI |
| May 18, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | Ewen | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 18, 2022 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.69 N Rockland | 22:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 15.73 NE Firesteel | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 30, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 13.29 NE Firesteel | 17:00 local · NCEI |
| May 31, 2021 | 0.88 innickel | Paulding | 12:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 12, 2019 | 0.88 innickel | 2.35 SW Wainola | 11:43 local · NCEI |
| Oct 17, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Rockland | 02:20 local · NCEI |
| Aug 21, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 S Bergland | 15:30 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2012 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.74 WSW Wainola | 14:57 local · NCEI |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergland | 9 | 9 | Aug 21, 2013 |
| Ontonagon | 7 | 6 | Sep 12, 2011 |
| Ewen | 6 | 5 | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Bruce Crossing | 5 | 5 | May 10, 2011 |
| Rockland | 4 | 4 | Jul 18, 2022 |
| Mass City | 3 | 1 | Apr 18, 2002 |
| Lake Gogebic | 2 | 2 | Jun 22, 2010 |
| White Pine | 1 | 1 | Jun 9, 2000 |
Questions about hail in Ontonagon County
How often does it hail in Ontonagon County, Michigan?
57 hail reports have been logged in Ontonagon County since 1980. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 1.3 reports a year. That ranks #45 of 84 Michigan counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ontonagon County?
Most reports come in July, April, June. July alone accounts for 30% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ontonagon County?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on September 12, 2011 near 5.67 E Firesteel. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ontonagon County?
The most recent report in this data is from July 27, 2026 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ontonagon County had in the last five years?
6 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 7 reports. The most recent was July 27, 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.