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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 48197

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 48197 from May 11, 1959 through August 16, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
40
Wind Reports
62
Tornado Reports
3
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 48197 · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 16, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 48197

40 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 16, 2025
9:34 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 48197
Washtenaw County · 90,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Pittsfield Township, MI
1.00″ hail
Feb 28, 2024
5:01 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 48197
Washtenaw County · 90,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Ypsilanti, MI
2.00″ hail
Jul 20, 2023
8:04 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 48197
Washtenaw County · 90,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of hail up to 2.00 inches near Benjamin Drive and Prospect Road.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ypsilanti, MI
1.25″ hail
Jul 14, 2023
8:09 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 48197
Washtenaw County · 90,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Whittaker, MI
1.25″ hail
Jul 14, 2023
8:06 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 48197
Washtenaw County · 90,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Whittaker, MI
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2023
10:17 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 48197
Washtenaw County · 90,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell at the intersection of S Grove St and S Harris Rd.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Ypsilanti, MI
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2023
9:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 48197
Washtenaw County · 90,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell near the intersection of Willis Road and Jedd Road in Augusta Charter Township.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Whittaker, MI
1.00″ hail
Jun 15, 2023
9:17 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 48197
Washtenaw County · 90,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail fell near the intersection of US-23 and Michigan Avenue.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SE Ann Arbor, MI
1.00″ hail
Mar 1, 2017
5:00 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 48197
Washtenaw County · 90,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MEASURED 1 INCH HAIL REPORTED
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NE Milan, MI
0.75″ hail
Sep 5, 2014
6:47 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 48197
Washtenaw County · 90,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .86 SE Ypsilanti Mcennan Fl, MI
0.75″ hail
May 12, 2014
3:42 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 48197
Washtenaw County · 90,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Ypsilanti, MI
0.75″ hail
Jul 10, 2013
1:17 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 48197
Washtenaw County · 90,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Ypsilanti, MI
1.25″ hail
Jun 27, 2013
3:25 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 48197
Washtenaw County · 90,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.16 ENE Pittsfield, MI
1.00″ hail
Jul 3, 2012
5:10 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 48197
Washtenaw County · 90,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.23 NE Ypsilanti Mcennan Fl, MI
1.25″ hail
Mar 15, 2012
5:32 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 48197
Washtenaw County · 90,116 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.65 ENE Ann Arbor Arpt, MI
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Hail Damage Risk for Your Home +

Hail reports describe hail by diameter, often comparing stone size to familiar objects like peas, quarters, golf balls, and softballs. Use this guide as a starting point for possible hail damage to your roof, siding, gutters, vents, windows, and exterior. Actual hail damage depends on hail hardness, density, wind speed, impact angle, roof age, shingle condition, roof pitch, roofing material, installation quality, and prior storm damage.

Pea
0.25″
Low

Usually too small to cause hail damage to most sound asphalt roofs, siding, or gutters.

Mothball
0.50″
Sub-Severe Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but not always harmless. Repeated small hail can scuff surfaces, wear aging shingles, and loosen protective granules over time.

Penny
0.75″
Minor / Watch

Below the NWS severe-hail threshold, but roof hail damage is still possible on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged shingles. May also mark screens, vents, gutters, and soft metal.

Nickel
0.88″
Minor / Watch

Still below the severe-hail threshold, but large enough to leave visible marks on soft metal and add wear to older or hail-weakened roof shingles.

Quarter
1.00″
Watch

The NWS severe-hail threshold. Quarter-size hail can bruise shingles, dent soft metal, and create roof hail damage worth checking.

Half Dollar
1.25″
Watch

More likely to dent gutters, vents, flashing, and siding. Hail damage risk rises quickly on older roofs or hail-weakened shingles.

Ping Pong / Walnut
1.50″
Likely

Hail damage becomes more likely, including bruised shingles, granule loss, dented siding, and damaged roof vents.

Golf Ball
1.75″
Likely

Often causes roof hail damage, cracked shingles, dented gutters, damaged flashing, and siding impacts. A roof inspection is recommended.

Hen Egg
2.00″
Serious

Can crack or puncture shingles, expose mat, dent siding, and cause widespread hail damage across the roof and exterior.

Tennis Ball
2.50″
Serious

Can cause heavy roof hail damage, punctured siding, broken skylights, damaged vents, and widespread exterior damage.

Baseball
2.75″
Major

Major hail damage is likely, including severe roof impacts, damaged siding, broken windows, and possible major roof repairs.

Tea Cup / Large Apple
3.00″
Major

Can cause heavy hail damage across the roof, siding, gutters, windows, and exterior. Significant repairs are often needed.

Softball
4.00″
Extreme

Destructive hail damage. Can severely damage roofing materials, siding, windows, gutters, vents, vehicles, and exterior surfaces.

Grapefruit
4.50″
Extreme

Catastrophic hail damage risk for roofs, windows, vehicles, siding, gutters, and exterior surfaces.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service hail size references are used for hail-size comparisons and the 1.00″ severe-hail threshold. Damage descriptions are general homeowner guidance, not official NOAA/NWS damage ratings. Sub-severe hail under 1.00″ is below the severe threshold, but that does not mean “no roof damage.” Penny- to nickel-size hail can still contribute to granule loss, cosmetic surface marks, and added wear, especially on older, brittle, poorly installed, or previously damaged roofs.

Latest NWS Wind Reports in and near ZIP 48197

62 reports
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UNK mph
Mar 15, 2025
9:32 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 48197
Washtenaw County · 90,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: EM reports large tree branch down on gas meter at apartment complex on Bridle Run in Pittsfield Twp.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Pittsfield Township, MI
65 mph
Aug 25, 2023
2:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 48197
Washtenaw County · 90,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured via anemometer. Corrected time.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Eastlawn, MI
65 mph
Aug 25, 2023
1:20 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 48197
Washtenaw County · 90,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured via anemometer.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WSW Eastlawn, MI
UNK mph
Jul 14, 2023
8:06 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 48197
Washtenaw County · 90,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree and powerlines reported down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Whittaker, MI
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2021
11:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 48197
Washtenaw County · 90,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE DOWN NEAR TEXTILE RD AND MICHIGAN AVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SSE Ann Arbor, MI
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2020
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 48197
Washtenaw County · 90,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT OF LARGE 10 INCH BRANCH DOWN PARTIALLY COVERING WESTBOUND WILLIS RD NEAR WHITTAKER RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Willis, MI
71 mph
Aug 24, 2020
6:47 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 48197
Washtenaw County · 90,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ypsilanti, MI
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2020
5:53 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 48197
Washtenaw County · 90,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WASHTENAW COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPT RELAYED A REPORT FROM A SENIOR FIRE OFFICIAL REGARDING SEVERAL LARGE TREES DOWN ON MOBILE HOMES IN THE 6400 BLOCK OF LAKE DRIVE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Ypsilanti, MI
UNK mph
Sep 12, 2019
2:10 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 48197
Washtenaw County · 90,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND LIMBS DOWN BRINGING DOWN POWERLINES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Willis, MI
UNK mph
Oct 20, 2018
6:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 48197
Washtenaw County · 90,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BLOWN DOWN BY THUNDERSTORM WINDS AND STRUCK A PARKED CAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ypsilanti, MI
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2018
5:28 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 48197
Washtenaw County · 90,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE EVERGREEN TREE REPORTED DOWN OVER ROAD NEAR MARTZ AND BURTON ROADS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Ypsilanti, MI
UNK mph
Jul 26, 2018
5:25 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 48197
Washtenaw County · 90,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 12-16 INCH DIAMETER TREE DOWN ACROSS ROAD NEAR TEXTILE AND ELLIS ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Ypsilanti, MI
64 mph
Jun 23, 2015
12:41 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 48197
Washtenaw County · 90,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees reported down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.02 E Pittsfield, MI
60 mph
Sep 5, 2014
6:49 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 48197
Washtenaw County · 90,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A spotter estimated a 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.24 SE Ypsilanti Mcennan Fl, MI
70 mph
Sep 5, 2014
6:47 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 48197
Washtenaw County · 90,116 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A spotter estimated a 70 mph thunderstorm wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.47 SSW Rawsonville, MI
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Wind Damage Risk for Your Home +

Storm reports list thunderstorm wind gusts in mph. The NWS marks storms as severe at 58+ mph, but wind damage to your home depends on roof age, shingle condition, installation, exposure, nearby trees, and prior hail or wind damage.

Below Severe
Under 58 mph
Minor

Usually little damage to a sound roof, but loose shingles, flashing, or debris may shift.

Severe
58–74 mph
Watch

Can loosen shingles, lift flashing, break limbs, and damage gutters, siding, fences, or trim.

Damaging
75–90 mph
Serious

Can peel shingles, damage vents, tear siding, rip gutters, and expose weak roof areas.

Extreme
90+ mph
Major

Can cause major roof covering loss, tree damage, broken windows, and structural damage.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service storm reports. Gusts may be measured or estimated; actual wind damage varies by roof condition, exposure, and prior hail or wind damage.

Latest NWS Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 48197

3 reports
EF0 category
Jul 23, 2010
5:33 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 48197
Washtenaw County · 90,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A National Storm Survey determined an EF0 tornado occured along Judd Road between Hitchingham and Whitaker Roads, and extended southeast to near Whitaker Road. Maximum estimated winds were around 80 mph, with a path length of 0.6 miles and width of 100 yards.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .97 ESE Stony Creek, MI
F2 category
May 25, 1975
4:55 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 48197
Washtenaw County · 90,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F1 category
Apr 30, 1962
5:00 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 48197
Washtenaw County · 90,116 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
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Tornado Damage Risk for Your Home +

After a tornado, the National Weather Service assigns an EF rating from EF0 to EF5 based on surveyed damage. The rating estimates wind speed from what the tornado damaged, so actual damage can vary by construction quality, roof age, garage doors, windows, trees, debris, and how close the home was to the tornado path.

EF0
65–85 mph
Light

Can peel shingles, damage gutters or siding, break tree limbs, and toss loose outdoor items.

EF1
86–110 mph
Moderate

Can strip roof covering, damage exterior doors, break windows, snap trees, and cause heavier siding or gutter damage.

EF2
111–135 mph
Serious

Can tear off large sections of roofing, break or uproot trees, destroy weaker structures, and cause major exterior damage.

EF3–EF5
136+ mph
Severe

Can remove roofs and walls, destroy large portions of homes, toss vehicles, and cause severe to total destruction near the path.

Source: NOAA / National Weather Service. EF ratings are assigned after a post-storm damage survey and are based on observed damage, not a direct measurement at every home.

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U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 48197 area census snapshot

People & households
Population65,911
Households27,315
Housing units28,649
Income
Median household income$70,913
$100k+ households39.5%
$150k+ households16.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached13,979
Attached single-family1,041
Small multifamily5,933
Large multifamily6,312
Mobile homes1,384
Housing mix
Single-family share48.8%
Attached-home share3.6%
Multifamily share42.7%
Mobile-home share4.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied14,606
Renter-occupied12,709
Vacant units1,334
Home value & age
Median home value$274,100
Owner homes $300k+39.1%
Owner homes $500k+4.8%
Owner homes $750k+0.7%
Median year built1981
Older-home share49.1%
Vehicle context
Households with cars24,895
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 48197 have on record?

Our records show 40 hail, 62 wind, and 3 tornado reports in and near ZIP 48197, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 16, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 48197?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 48197 is 2.00″. It was reported near Ypsilanti, MI on July 20, 2023.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 48197 — does that mean my roof is damaged?

Not necessarily. A storm report only means hail, wind, or a tornado was observed nearby; it does not confirm damage at any specific address, and conditions change from block to block. Check an address-level hail report first, and if it looks significant, find a local pro that serves ZIP 48197 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 48197 — why should I look at its storm history?

Recent hail or wind can leave a roof or exterior with damage that is easy to miss during a walkthrough, and a recent roof replacement is sometimes an insurance job after a storm. Reviewing the storm history for a ZIP 48197 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 48197 — how does this help me?

Knowing the storm history for your address lets you answer buyer questions with confidence, document repairs you have already made, and decide whether a pre-listing roof check is worthwhile. A clear hail history removes a common sticking point during negotiations.

How do I check hail history for a specific ZIP 48197 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 48197 — no phone number or email required. It shows recent hail activity for that address so you know whether a closer roof or exterior review makes sense.

Where does this storm report data come from, and what are its limits?

Storm reports on this page are public reports from storm events in and around ZIP 48197, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 48197, but they do not confirm damage at any specific property. Report locations, sizes, and times may be approximate and can vary from what an individual home experienced. For property-specific hail history, use an address-level hail report or contact a participating local professional for a remote hail inspection. Pros inclusion is not an endorsement, and contacting a professional does not confirm damage at any property.

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