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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 49601

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 49601 from September 1, 1960 through August 27, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
23
Wind Reports
40
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 49601 · 1960–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 27, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 49601

23 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 22, 2023
7:51 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail about the size of quarters falling on M-115 northwest of Cadillac.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Boon, MI
1.00″ hail
Aug 3, 2022
2:50 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 49601
Missaukee County · 7,012 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DIME AND QUARTER SIZE HAIL EAST OF CADILLAC IN MISSAUKEE COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Cadillac, MI
1.00″ hail
Sep 7, 2021
4:33 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Cadillac, MI
2.00″ hail
Sep 7, 2021
4:25 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Cadillac, MI
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2020
10:08 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 ENE Cadillac, MI
0.75″ hail
Apr 10, 2011
5:48 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 S Lake Cadillac, MI
0.75″ hail
Jul 18, 2010
5:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.47 SSE Cadillac, MI
0.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2008
5:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.28 ESE Lake Cadillac, MI
0.88″ hail
Jun 12, 2008
10:35 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .99 W Cadillac, MI
0.75″ hail
Oct 18, 2007
8:22 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Cadillac, MI
0.75″ hail
Oct 2, 2006
2:26 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Cadillac, MI
0.75″ hail
Jul 9, 2006
7:15 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 NW Cadillac, MI
1.50″ hail
Jun 27, 2006
2:40 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Cadillac, MI
0.75″ hail
Jun 8, 2003
5:25 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Cadillac, MI
0.75″ hail
Jun 8, 2003
1:30 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Cadillac, 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 49601

40 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 27, 2024
6:41 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Half a tree down on a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Cadillac, MI
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2024
6:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HWY 115 closed due to large trees over road. Widespread tree damage throughout Wexford county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Cadillac, MI
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2024
6:39 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: HWY 55 closed briefly due to large trees down over roadways.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW Cadillac, MI
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2024
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down over roadway.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Lucas, MI
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2024
8:04 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cadillac, MI
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2022
2:45 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CENTRAL DISPATCH REPORTS TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN ACROSS WEXFORD COUNTY. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cadillac, MI
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2021
6:17 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. TREES DOWN IN CADILLAC AREA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cadillac, MI
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2019
4:55 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Cadillac, MI
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2018
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION CAD... CADILLAC - WEXFORD COUNT ARPT.
NWS Wind Report Location: Cadillac - Wexford Coun, MI
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2018
11:40 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DAMAGED... SOME BLOWN ACROSS ROAD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Cadillac, MI
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2018
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF NUMEROUS TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Meauwataka, MI
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2018
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS REPORTS OF FULL TREES AND LARGE LIMBS DOWN ON POWER LINES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Cadillac, MI
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2018
12:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 1 ENE CADILLAC. NUMEROUS REPORTS OF FULL TREES AND LARGE LIMBS DOWN ON POWER LINES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Cadillac, MI
UNK mph
Jul 13, 2017
4:54 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN OVER BOON RD. AT M-115.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NW Cadillac, MI
UNK mph
Jul 27, 2016
6:29 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORTS OF POWER LINES DOWN IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNW Cadillac, 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 49601

6 reports
EF0 category
Jul 18, 2010
5:56 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief EF0 tornado touchdown occurred south of Cadillac. The only property damage was the loss of a roof from an outbuilding at a lumber yard. Maximum winds were estimated at 65 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.13 SSE Lake Cadillac, MI
F0 category
Oct 4, 2006
12:10 AM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A brief tornado occurred west of Cadillac, along Benson Road just south of M-55. A garage and part of a kitchen was ripped off of a home and destroyed. The owner was asleep in a bedroom on the other side of the house, and was not injured. An aluminum shed in the yard was wrapped around a tree. A home across the street was shifted slightly off its foundation. A few other nearby homes suffered shingle damage. Several large pine trees were uprooted.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .8 NNE Benson, MI
F0 category
Jul 7, 1980
8:58 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F2 category
Jun 7, 1974
9:22 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F1 category
Aug 4, 1968
5:45 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F2 category
Jul 31, 1963
5:40 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 49601
Wexford County · 12,535 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 49601 area census snapshot

People & households
Population22,121
Households8,912
Housing units10,734
Income
Median household income$65,704
$100k+ households38.0%
$150k+ households13.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached8,100
Attached single-family250
Small multifamily835
Large multifamily410
Mobile homes1,139
Housing mix
Single-family share75.5%
Attached-home share2.3%
Multifamily share11.6%
Mobile-home share10.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied7,027
Renter-occupied1,885
Vacant units1,822
Home value & age
Median home value$166,500
Owner homes $300k+17.3%
Owner homes $500k+5.4%
Owner homes $750k+0.7%
Median year built1978
Older-home share54.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars8,343
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 49601 have on record?

Our records show 23 hail, 40 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near ZIP 49601, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 27, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 49601?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 49601 is 2.00″. It was reported near Cadillac, MI on September 7, 2021.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 49601 — 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 49601 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 49601 — 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 49601 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 49601 — 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 49601 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 49601 — 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 49601, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 49601, 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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