Hail history for Ypsilanti, Michigan
NOAA hail reports in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ypsilanti since 1970, with preliminary reports to November 3, 2026.
Readout · Ypsilanti
- Last hail
- Feb 28, 2024
- 1.00 in, quarter size
- Hail days, last 5 years
- 3
- since Nov 3, 2021 · 4 reports
- Largest ever
- 2.00 in
- hen egg · Jul 20, 2023
29 reports on 25 days since 1970 · #14 of 130 Michigan places
Hail map · Ypsilanti
- 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 Ypsilanti
The latest hail report in and around Ypsilanti is from February 28, 2024, 1.00 in (quarter size). Since November 3, 2021 there have been 3 separate hail days; the biggest stones in that time were 2.00 in on July 20, 2023.
Over the 20 years 2006–2025, Ypsilanti logged 13 reports on 11 hail days, about 0.7 reports a year. That is 86% more than the median Michigan town on this site (0.3 a year) and ranks #14 of 130 Michigan cities and towns on this site for all-time reports. Ypsilanti accounts for 11% of the 262 reports filed in Washtenaw County.
10% 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 July 20, 2023 near 0.69 N Ypsilanti.
Reports were down 38% in 2016–2025 (5) compared with 2006–2015 (8). The busiest year was 2004, with 4 reports on 2 days. Hail here peaks in May (28% of reports); 52% fall between April and June.
Reports a year 2006–2025 average
- Ypsilanti 0.7
- Washtenaw County 7.0
- Median Michigan town on this site 0.3
Hail days 2006–2025
- Ypsilanti 11
- Washtenaw County 50
- Median Michigan town on this site 5
Share 2 in or larger of sized reports
- Ypsilanti 10%
- Washtenaw 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 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2020 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 0 |
Hail days since Nov 3, 2021
| Date | Reports | Largest | Storm page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2024 | 1 | 1.00 in | — |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 1 | 2.00 in | — |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 2 | 1.00 in | — |
Largest hail on record
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 N Ypsilanti | Washtenaw | 15:04 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.51 W Rawsonville | Washtenaw | 19:16 local · NCEI |
| May 21, 2004 | 2.00 inhen egg | Ypsilanti | Washtenaw | 13:20 local · NCEI |
| May 20, 2004 | 1.75 ingolf ball | 3 S Ypsilanti | Washtenaw | 23:40 local · NCEI |
| Jun 24, 1998 | 1.75 ingolf ball | Ypsilanti | Washtenaw | 18:15 local · NCEI |
Size of every report
- Under 1 in 17 59%
- 1–2 in 9 31%
- 2 in + 3 10%
Most recent reports
| Date | Size | Location | County | Time · source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2024 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 WSW Eastlawn | Washtenaw | 00:01 local · NCEI |
| Jul 20, 2023 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.69 N Ypsilanti | Washtenaw | 15:04 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 0.86 SW Eastlawn | Washtenaw | 17:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.23 NW Ypsilanti Mcennan Fl | Washtenaw | 16:17 local · NCEI |
| Jun 16, 2016 | 0.75 inpenny | 1.23 SW Eastlawn | Washtenaw | 03:17 local · NCEI |
| Sep 5, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.86 SE Ypsilanti Mcennan Fl | Washtenaw | 18:47 local · NCEI |
| May 12, 2014 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Ypsilanti | Washtenaw | 15:42 local · NCEI |
| Jul 10, 2013 | 0.75 inpenny | Ypsilanti | Washtenaw | 13:17 local · NCEI |
| Jul 3, 2012 | 1.00 inquarter | 1.23 NE Ypsilanti Mcennan Fl | Washtenaw | 17:10 local · NCEI |
| Jul 2, 2011 | 2.00 inhen egg | 0.51 W Rawsonville | Washtenaw | 19:16 local · NCEI |
| Jun 27, 2010 | 0.75 inpenny | 0.69 N Ypsilanti | Washtenaw | 13:05 local · NCEI |
| Mar 31, 2006 | 0.75 inpenny | 4 NE Ypsilanti | Washtenaw | 19:17 local · NCEI |
Hail history near Ypsilanti
- Ann Arbor 10 km · 73
- Belleville 12 km · 11
- Saline 15 km · 27
- Milan 19 km · 18
- Romulus 21 km · 22
- Whitmore Lake 22 km · 13
- Dexter 24 km · 16
- Livonia 27 km · 10
Questions about hail in Ypsilanti
How often does it hail in Ypsilanti, Michigan?
29 hail reports have been logged in and within about 5 km (3 miles) of Ypsilanti since 1970. Over the 20 years 2006–2025 that averages 0.7 reports a year. That ranks #14 of 130 Michigan places by number of reports.
When is hail season in Ypsilanti?
Most reports come in May, July, June. May alone accounts for 28% of all reports.
What is the largest hail recorded in Ypsilanti?
2.00 in (hen egg size) on July 20, 2023 near 0.69 N Ypsilanti. 10% of reports here were 2 inches or larger.
When did it last hail in Ypsilanti?
The most recent report in this data is from February 28, 2024 (1.00 in). Final NOAA data runs to July 31, 2026; preliminary NWS reports run to November 3, 2026.
How many hail storms has Ypsilanti had in the last five years?
3 separate days with hail reports since November 3, 2021, adding up to 4 reports. The most recent was February 28, 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.