Hail history for Romulus, Michigan
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Romulus since 1974, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Romulus
- Last hail
- Jun 15, 2023
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 2 reports
- Largest ever
- 3.00 in
- teacup · May 2, 1983
22 reports on 18 days since 1974 · #21 of 130 Michigan places
Hail map · Romulus
- 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 Romulus
The latest hail report in and around Romulus is from June 15, 2023, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 0.88 in on June 15, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Romulus logged 12 reports on 9 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 #21 of 130 Michigan cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Romulus accounts for 10% of the 223 reports filed in Wayne County.
5% 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 3.00 in (teacup) on May 2, 1983.
Reports were down 67% in 2016–2025 (3) compared with 2006–2015 (9). The busiest year was 2006, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in June (36% of reports); 68% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Romulus 0.6
- Wayne County 5.2
- Median Michigan town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Romulus 9
- Wayne County 45
- Median Michigan town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Romulus 5%
- Wayne County 3%
- 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 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2023 | 2 | 0.88 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 1983 | 3.00 inteacup | — | Wayne | 10:15 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Romulus | Wayne | 13:30 local · NCEI |
| May 2, 1983 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Wayne | 09:45 local · NCEI |
| Jun 9, 1989 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | — | Wayne | 15:50 local · NCEI |
| Apr 3, 1974 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | — | Wayne | 18:30 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 12 55%
- 1–2 in 9 41%
- 2 in + 1 5%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15, 2023 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.47 NNW New Boston | Wayne | 17:35 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 0.88 innickel | 1.72 NNW New Boston | Wayne | 17:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 19, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.38 N New Boston | Wayne | 15:20 local · NCEI |
| Sep 3, 2015 | 0.88 innickel | 0.86 SE Wayne | Wayne | 13:26 local · NCEI |
| Aug 24, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.68 ENE Sumpter | Wayne | 20:20 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2011 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.23 NW Willow Gardens | Wayne | 18:50 local · NCEI |
| Jul 23, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.51 E Romulus | Wayne | 17:44 local · NCEI |
| May 1, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | 3 NW Woodhaven | Wayne | 13:37 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Romulus | Wayne | 16:10 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Romulus | Wayne | 16:05 local · NCEI |
| Jun 19, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Romulus | Wayne | 16:04 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | Sheldon | Wayne | 19:20 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Romulus
- Taylor 8 km · 14
- Belleville 10 km · 11
- Dearborn Heights 14 km · 12
- Livonia 19 km · 10
- Ypsilanti 21 km · 29
- Detroit 28 km · 48
- Southfield 29 km · 12
- Novi 30 km · 15
Questions about hail in Romulus
How often does it hail in Romulus, Michigan?
22 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Romulus since 1974. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.6 reports a year. That ranks #21 of 130 Michigan places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Romulus?
Most reports come in June, May, July. June alone accounts for 36% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Romulus?
3.00 in (teacup size) on May 2, 1983. 5% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Romulus?
The most recent report in this data is from June 15, 2023 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Romulus had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 2 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.