Hail history for Macomb County, MI

Macomb County has 186 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 89 of them 1″ or larger and 2 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on July 26, 1978.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month July

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 186 since 1958

1″ or larger 89 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 2 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · July 26, 1978

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Macomb County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Macomb County's peak: July.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 186 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
March 6, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
May 15, 2025	0.75″	Penny
June 19, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
May 20, 2024	1.0″	Quarter
May 20, 2024	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
May 19, 2024	0.88″	Nickel
May 19, 2024	0.75″	Penny
May 19, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Macomb County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

April 6, 2010 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Penny size hail covered the ground with some golfball size hail as well.

June 25, 2009 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Hail went through awning on porch.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	1	5	14	16	70	66	13

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Macomb County

Has it ever hailed in Macomb County?

Yes — 186 hail events have been recorded for Macomb County, MI in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1958, including 89 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Macomb County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Macomb County, MI is March 6, 2026, with 1.0″ (quarter) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Macomb County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on July 26, 1978. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Michigan hail history

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.