Hail history for Sterling, Michigan
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sterling since 1997, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Sterling
- Last hail
- Jul 8, 2024
- 1.50 in, ping pong ball size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 1 report
- Largest ever
- 3.50 in
- teacup · Sep 26, 1998
12 reports on 10 days since 1997 · #91 of 130 Michigan places
Hail map · Sterling
- 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 Sterling
The latest hail report in and around Sterling is from July 8, 2024, 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 July 8, 2024.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Sterling logged 6 reports on 5 hail days, about 0.3 reports a year. That is 14% less than the median Michigan town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #91 of 130 Michigan cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Sterling accounts for 27% of the 45 reports filed in Arenac County.
8% 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 3.50 in (teacup) on September 26, 1998 near 2 SE Sterling.
The busiest year was 2011, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in July (33% of reports); 33% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Sterling 0.3
- Arenac County 1.0
- Median Michigan town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Sterling 5
- Arenac County 16
- Median Michigan town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Sterling 8%
- Arenac County 7%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2024 | 1 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 26, 1998 | 3.50 inteacup | 2 SE Sterling | Arenac | — | 06:30 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Sterling | Arenac | $10K | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Sterling | Arenac | — | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Sterling | Arenac | — | 14:53 local · NCEI |
| Sep 26, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Sterling | Arenac | — | 06:30 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 7 58%
- 1–2 in 4 33%
- 2 in + 1 8%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2024 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Sterling | Arenac | — | 19:12 local · NCEI |
| Aug 2, 2015 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Sterling | Arenac | $10K | 12:45 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 0.88 innickel | Sterling | Arenac | — | 07:09 local · NCEI |
| Apr 10, 2011 | 0.75 inpenny | Sterling | Arenac | — | 06:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 9, 2007 | 0.75 inpenny | Sterling | Arenac | — | 15:10 local · NCEI |
| Oct 2, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | Sterling | Arenac | — | 15:55 local · NCEI |
| Jun 8, 2005 | 0.88 innickel | Sterling | Arenac | — | 02:00 local · NCEI |
| Jul 22, 2001 | 0.88 innickel | Sterling | Arenac | — | 17:05 local · NCEI |
| May 28, 2001 | 0.75 inpenny | Sterling | Arenac | — | 17:41 local · NCEI |
| Sep 26, 1998 | 1.00 inquarter | Sterling | Arenac | — | 06:30 local · NCEI |
| Sep 26, 1998 | 3.50 inteacup | 2 SE Sterling | Arenac | — | 06:30 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 1997 | 1.50 inping pong ball | Sterling | Arenac | — | 14:53 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Sterling
- Pinconning 20 km · 12
- West Branch 32 km · 13
- Gladwin 38 km · 17
- Midland 49 km · 45
- Bay City 50 km · 27
- East Tawas 51 km · 10
- Freeland 58 km · 16
Questions about hail in Sterling
How often does it hail in Sterling, Michigan?
12 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sterling since 1997. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.3 reports a year. That ranks #91 of 130 Michigan places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Sterling?
Most reports come in July, April, September. July alone accounts for 33% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Sterling?
3.50 in (teacup size) on September 26, 1998 near 2 SE Sterling. 8% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Sterling?
The most recent report in this data is from July 8, 2024 (1.50 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Sterling 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 8, 2024.
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.