Hail history for Pinckney, Michigan
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pinckney since 1987, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Pinckney
- Last hail
- Jun 15, 2023
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · May 27, 2015
16 reports on 7 days since 1987 · #49 of 130 Michigan places
Hail map · Pinckney
- 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 Pinckney
The latest hail report in and around Pinckney is from June 15, 2023, 1.50 in (ping pong ball size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on June 15, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Pinckney logged 12 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.6 reports a year. That is 71% more than the median Michigan town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #49 of 130 Michigan cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Pinckney accounts for 18% of the 88 reports filed in Livingston County.
6% 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 27, 2015 near 2.58 NW Hudson Mills.
Reports were down 91% in 2016–2025 (1) compared with 2006–2015 (11). The busiest year was 2015, with 7 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in May (44% of reports); 81% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Pinckney 0.6
- Livingston County 2.4
- Median Michigan town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Pinckney 4
- Livingston County 23
- Median Michigan town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Pinckney 6%
- Livingston County 1%
- 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2015 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.58 NW Hudson Mills | Washtenaw | — | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.81 N Dover | Washtenaw | — | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.02 W Pinckney | Livingston | $1.0 million | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4.52 NW Hudson Mills | Washtenaw | — | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.68 ENE Pinckney | Livingston | — | 14:03 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 4 25%
- 1–2 in 11 69%
- 2 in + 1 6%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 1.02 W Pinckney | Livingston | $1.0 million | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 2.81 N Dover | Washtenaw | — | 14:05 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.68 ENE Pinckney | Livingston | — | 14:03 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.72 NW Dover | Washtenaw | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.02 W Pinckney | Livingston | — | 13:56 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2015 | 2.00 inhen egg | 2.58 NW Hudson Mills | Washtenaw | — | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2015 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 4.52 NW Hudson Mills | Washtenaw | — | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| May 27, 2015 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.68 ESE Chalkers Lndg | Livingston | — | 13:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.23 SW Pinckney | Livingston | — | 16:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Pinckney | Livingston | — | 14:07 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 2 S Pinckney | Livingston | — | 14:00 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 WSW Pinckney | Livingston | — | 13:58 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Pinckney
- Brighton 15 km · 16
- Dexter 15 km · 16
- Whitmore Lake 16 km · 13
- Chelsea 17 km · 19
- Howell 17 km · 14
- Fowlerville 25 km · 10
- Ann Arbor 26 km · 73
- Milford 32 km · 15
Questions about hail in Pinckney
How often does it hail in Pinckney, Michigan?
16 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Pinckney since 1987. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #49 of 130 Michigan places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Pinckney?
Most reports come in May, June, March. May alone accounts for 44% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Pinckney?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on May 27, 2015 near 2.58 NW Hudson Mills. 6% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Pinckney?
The most recent report in this data is from June 15, 2023 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Pinckney 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 June 15, 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.