Hail history for Traverse City, Michigan
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Traverse City since 1975, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Traverse City
- Last hail
- Mar 30, 2026
- 0.75 in, penny size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 4
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 1.50 in
- ping pong ball · Apr 18, 1975
14 reports on 13 days since 1975 · #69 of 130 Michigan places
Hail map · Traverse City
- 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 Traverse City
The latest hail report in and around Traverse City is from March 30, 2026, 0.75 in (penny size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 4 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 1.25 in on June 21, 2025.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Traverse City logged 10 reports on 9 hail days, about 0.5 reports a year. That is 43% more than the median Michigan town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #69 of 130 Michigan cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Traverse City accounts for 27% of the 52 reports filed in Grand Traverse 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 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on April 18, 1975.
Reports held about level in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (5). The busiest year was 2014, with 2 reports on 1 day. Hail here peaks in June (29% of reports); 50% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Traverse City 0.5
- Grand Traverse County 1.8
- Median Michigan town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Traverse City 9
- Grand Traverse County 25
- Median Michigan town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Traverse City 0%
- Grand Traverse County 2%
- 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2024 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | 1 | 0.75 in | — |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 1 | 1.25 in | — |
| Aug 3, 2023 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 1975 | 1.50 inping pong ball | — | Grand Traverse | — | 01:30 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.72 S Traverse City | Grand Traverse | — | 06:44 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.01 SSW Traverse City | Grand Traverse | — | 02:43 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.15 WNW Traverse City | Grand Traverse | — | 17:23 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 W Traverse City | Grand Traverse | $5K | 16:46 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 5 36%
- 1–2 in 9 64%
- 2 in + 0 0%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Damage | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | 0.75 inpenny | 3.46 WSW Traverse City | Grand Traverse | — | 22:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 0.72 S Traverse City | Grand Traverse | — | 06:44 local · NCEI |
| Aug 3, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.49 W Traverse City | Grand Traverse | $5K | 16:46 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.2 SW Traverse City | Grand Traverse | — | 21:50 local · NCEI |
| May 25, 2019 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 3.01 SSW Traverse City | Grand Traverse | — | 02:43 local · NCEI |
| Jul 8, 2016 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.44 E (Tvc)traverse City A | Grand Traverse | — | 09:51 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2014 | 1.00 inquarter | 3.6 NE Grawn | Grand Traverse | — | 14:15 local · NCEI |
| Jul 27, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.98 W (Tvc)traverse City A | Grand Traverse | — | 14:12 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2008 | 1.25 inhalf dollar | 1.15 WNW Traverse City | Grand Traverse | — | 17:23 local · NCEI |
| Jul 17, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Point Aux Pins | Mackinac | — | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| Jun 28, 2006 | 0.88 innickel | Traverse City | Grand Traverse | — | 14:34 local · NCEI |
| Sep 1, 2000 | 1.00 inquarter | Traverse City | Grand Traverse | — | 17:10 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Traverse City
- Bear Lake 57 km · 10
- Cadillac 58 km · 21
- East Jordan 58 km · 15
Questions about hail in Traverse City
How often does it hail in Traverse City, Michigan?
14 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Traverse City since 1975. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.5 reports a year. That ranks #69 of 130 Michigan places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Traverse City?
Most reports come in June, July, April. June alone accounts for 29% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Traverse City?
1.50 in (ping pong ball size) on April 18, 1975. 0% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Traverse City?
The most recent report in this data is from March 30, 2026 (0.75 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Traverse City had in the last five years?
4 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was March 30, 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.