Hail history for Sturgis, Michigan
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sturgis since 1977, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Sturgis
- Last hail
- Mar 31, 2023
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 1
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 3 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.75 in
- golf ball · May 9, 2003
10 reports on 6 days since 1977 · #130 of 130 Michigan places
Hail map · Sturgis
- 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 Sturgis
The latest hail report in and around Sturgis is from March 31, 2023, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there has been one hail day; the biggest stones in that time were 1.50 in on March 31, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Sturgis logged 8 reports on 4 hail days, about 0.4 reports a year. That is 14% more than the median Michigan town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #130 of 130 Michigan cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Sturgis accounts for 14% of the 73 reports filed in St. Joseph County.
0% 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 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 9, 2003 near 4 N Sturgis.
Reports were up 67% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (3). The busiest year was 2023, with 3 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (40% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Sturgis 0.4
- St. Joseph County 2.1
- Median Michigan town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Sturgis 4
- St. Joseph County 20
- Median Michigan town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Sturgis 0%
- St. Joseph 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 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2023 | 3 | 1.50 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 N Sturgis | St. Joseph | — | 23:28 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.07 SW Sturgis | St. Joseph | $5K | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Sturgis | St. Joseph | $1K | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Sturgis | St. Joseph | $1K | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Sturgis | St. Joseph | — | 19:43 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 2 20%
- 1–2 in 8 80%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Sturgis | St. Joseph | $1K | 19:00 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.50 inping pong ball | 2.07 SW Sturgis | St. Joseph | $5K | 18:55 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | Sturgis | St. Joseph | $1K | 18:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 1.00 inquarter | Sturgis | St. Joseph | — | 19:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 0.75 inpenny | Sturgis | St. Joseph | — | 14:56 local · NCEI |
| Sep 5, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Sturgis | St. Joseph | — | 16:52 local · NCEI |
| Sep 5, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | Sturgis | St. Joseph | — | 16:48 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2006 | 1.00 inquarter | 1 N Centreville | St. Joseph | — | 17:36 local · NCEI |
| May 9, 2003 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 4 N Sturgis | St. Joseph | — | 23:28 local · NCEI |
| Jun 17, 1977 | 0.75 inpenny | — | St. Joseph | — | 13:30 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Sturgis
- Bronson 21 km · 13
- Three Rivers 24 km · 15
- Vicksburg 37 km · 12
- Coldwater 38 km · 30
- Marcellus 41 km · 11
- Portage 47 km · 18
- Kalamazoo 55 km · 32
- Edwardsburg 55 km · 11
Questions about hail in Sturgis
How often does it hail in Sturgis, Michigan?
10 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Sturgis since 1977. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.4 reports a year. That ranks #130 of 130 Michigan places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Sturgis?
Most reports come in June, March, September. June alone accounts for 40% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Sturgis?
1.75 in (golf ball size) on May 9, 2003 near 4 N Sturgis. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Sturgis?
The most recent report in this data is from March 31, 2023 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Sturgis had in the last five years?
1 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 3 reports. The most recent was March 31, 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.