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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 48708

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 48708 from September 1, 1960 through June 25, 2023, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
14
Wind Reports
42
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 48708 · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 25, 2023

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 48708

14 reports
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1.75″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
2:02 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 48708
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: GOLF BALL HAIL NEAR INTERSECTION OF 14TH AND SOUTH HAMPTON
NWS Hail Report Location: Bay City, MI
1.00″ hail
Jul 8, 2016
8:44 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 48708
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bay City, MI
1.00″ hail
Jul 8, 2016
8:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 48708
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bay City, MI
1.00″ hail
Jul 8, 2016
8:29 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 48708
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIA FACEBOOK PHOTO
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Bay City, MI
0.75″ hail
Jun 9, 2011
12:00 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 48708
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 SSW Bay City, MI
0.88″ hail
Jun 5, 2005
6:34 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 48708
Tuscola County · 19,884 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NW Cass City, MI
0.88″ hail
Jun 5, 2005
4:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 48708
Sanilac County · 17,855 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Brown City, MI
0.75″ hail
Jun 5, 2005
3:45 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 48708
Saginaw County · 65,438 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter also estimated a 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust.
NWS Hail Report Location: Freeland, MI
0.75″ hail
Jun 28, 2003
3:36 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 48708
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bay City, MI
0.88″ hail
May 12, 2000
4:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 48708
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bay City, MI
1.75″ hail
Jul 24, 1999
2:19 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 48708
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bay City, MI
0.88″ hail
May 8, 1997
9:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 48708
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE Bay City, MI
0.75″ hail
Apr 13, 1996
12:30 AM EST
Hail report for ZIP 48708
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bay City, MI
0.75″ hail
Aug 17, 1991
1:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 48708
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, 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 48708

42 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
11:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 48708
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and wires down. Additional trees and wires down reported throughout the county.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bay City, MI
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2022
5:37 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 48708
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DISPATCH REPORTED 20 TO 30 TREES DOWNED ACROSS BAY CITY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bay City, MI
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2021
10:44 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 48708
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bay City, MI
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2020
1:09 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 48708
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES AND WIRES DOWN ACROSS CITY. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bay City, MI
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2020
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 48708
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL REPORTS OF TREE DAMAGE IN BAY CITY. ONE REPORT ALONG MIDLAND ROAD AND ANOTHER AT LINCOLN AND 13TH STREET.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bay City, MI
64 mph
Nov 6, 2015
6:00 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 48708
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and power lines reported blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .85 SW Bay City, MI
62 mph
Aug 14, 2015
4:48 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 48708
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees and powerlines reported down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .85 SW Bay City, MI
60 mph
Jul 19, 2013
1:40 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 48708
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Very large tree branches blown down, damaging a home.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 E Bay City, MI
58 mph
Jul 19, 2013
1:35 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 48708
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several small trees blow down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .85 SW Bay City, MI
60 mph
Jul 19, 2013
1:32 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 48708
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A spotter estimated a 60 mph thunderstorm wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.47 SSW Bay City, MI
58 mph
Jul 19, 2013
1:29 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 48708
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs reported down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.47 NNE Bay City Muni Arpt, MI
58 mph
Jul 19, 2013
1:25 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 48708
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous six inch diamter tree limbs reported down.
NWS Wind Report Location: .85 SW Bay City, MI
60 mph
Jul 18, 2011
1:50 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 48708
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A tree was reported down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Bay City, MI
61 mph
Jun 22, 2011
4:00 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 48708
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs were reported blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.47 SSW Bay City, MI
64 mph
Jun 9, 2011
12:00 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 48708
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree limbs and wires were reported down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Bay City, 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 48708

2 reports
F0 category
Aug 4, 2003
5:45 PM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 48708
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A cold air funnel briefly touched down on 25th street. The tornado moved a garage 2 feet and destroyed 2 sheds.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1 S Bay City, MI
F2 category
Apr 11, 1965
7:50 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 48708
Bay County · 37,157 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · ZIP Code

ZIP 48708 area census snapshot

People & households
Population25,751
Households11,410
Housing units12,625
Income
Median household income$50,216
$100k+ households26.9%
$150k+ households8.7%
Housing stock
Single-family detached9,351
Attached single-family455
Small multifamily1,772
Large multifamily956
Mobile homes91
Housing mix
Single-family share74.1%
Attached-home share3.6%
Multifamily share21.6%
Mobile-home share0.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,898
Renter-occupied3,512
Vacant units1,215
Home value & age
Median home value$98,500
Owner homes $300k+3.3%
Owner homes $500k+0.8%
Owner homes $750k+0.3%
Median year built1944
Older-home share88.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars9,934
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 48708 have on record?

Our records show 14 hail, 42 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 48708, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 25, 2023.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 48708?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 48708 is 1.75″. It was reported near Bay City, MI on April 8, 2020.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 48708 — 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 48708 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 48708 — 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 48708 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 48708 — 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 48708 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 48708 — 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 48708, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 48708, 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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