Hail history for Oscoda County, Michigan
Every NOAA hail report filed in Oscoda County since 1983, with preliminary National Weather Service reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Oscoda County
- Last hail
- Mar 31, 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 18, 2007
51 reports on 30 days since 1983 · #53 of 84 Michigan counties
Hail map · Oscoda 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 Oscoda County
The latest hail report in Oscoda County is from March 31, 2026, 0.88 in (nickel size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 2 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.00 in on July 5, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Oscoda County logged 18 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.9 reports a year. That is 28% less than the median Michigan county (1.3 a year) and ranks #53 of 84 Michigan counties for all-time reports. Oscoda 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 October 18, 2007 near 5 N Mio.
Reports were down 80% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (15). The busiest year was 1994, with 7 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in July (41% of reports); 33% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Oscoda County 0.9
- Median Michigan county 1.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Oscoda County 11
- Median Michigan county 17
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Oscoda 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 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 1 | 0.88 in | — |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2007 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 5 N Mio | 19:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2006 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 8 N Red Oak | 15:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 6, 1997 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Luzerne | 13:53 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 1994 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Htl | 21:15 local · NCEI |
| Oct 14, 1989 | 1.75 ingolf ball | — | 10:30 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 37 73%
- 1–2 in 14 27%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | 0.88 innickel | 4.95 W Comins | 02:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 SSW Red Oak | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Feb 24, 2017 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Comins | 16:58 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.34 WNW Mio Fun Vly Arpt | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Mio | 11:49 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 2.29 SSW Mio | 11:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2013 | 1.00 inquarter | Comins | 19:11 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2008 | 1.00 inquarter | Luzerne | 16:37 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.97 E Luzerne | 16:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 15, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 7.25 WNW Comins | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2008 | 0.88 innickel | 1.97 E Luzerne | 13:50 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2008 | 0.75 inpenny | Comins | 13:10 local · NCEI |
Cities and towns in Oscoda County
| Place | Reports | Largest |
|---|---|---|
| Mio | 14 | 1.75 in |
Questions about hail in Oscoda County
How often does it hail in Oscoda County, Michigan?
51 hail reports have been logged in Oscoda County since 1983. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.9 reports a year. That ranks #53 of 84 Michigan counties by number of reports.
When is hail season in Oscoda County?
Most reports come in July, June, August. July alone accounts for 41% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Oscoda County?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on October 18, 2007 near 5 N Mio. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Oscoda County?
The most recent report in this data is from March 31, 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 Oscoda County 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 31, 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.