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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 49733

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 49733 from August 10, 1971 through August 11, 2021, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
8
Wind Reports
18
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 49733 · 1971–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 11, 2021

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 49733

8 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jul 8, 2016
4:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 49733
Crawford County · 8,620 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 N Frederic, MI
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2014
12:58 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 49733
Crawford County · 8,620 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.69 NE Frederic, MI
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2014
11:20 AM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 49733
Crawford County · 8,620 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Frederic, MI
1.00″ hail
May 30, 2013
2:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for ZIP 49733
Crawford County · 8,620 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .69 N Frederic, MI
0.75″ hail
Apr 18, 2002
2:54 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 49733
Crawford County · 8,620 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Frederic, MI
0.75″ hail
Aug 26, 2000
3:35 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 49733
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Waters, MI
0.75″ hail
Sep 7, 1985
5:15 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 49733
Crawford County · 8,620 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MI
1.00″ hail
May 19, 1983
5:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 49733
Crawford County · 8,620 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 49733

18 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 11, 2021
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49733
Crawford County · 8,620 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Frederic, MI
67 mph
Aug 2, 2015
4:10 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 49733
Crawford County · 8,620 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The swath of damaging winds continued from further west, but damage was becoming less widespread and more spotty with time. Still, there were occasional pockets were dozens of trees were downed, especially from Frederic to near Grayling. Tress took down power lines, and damaged cars, homes, and businesses. Almost 100 buildings suffered some degree of damage due to the storm.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5.37 WSW Frederic, MI
66 mph
Jun 18, 2015
11:56 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 49733
Crawford County · 8,620 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees and power lines were downed on both side of Frederic, along Old 27. Winds were estimated at 60 to 70 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.5 W Frederic, MI
81 mph
Sep 4, 2014
7:58 PM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 49733
Crawford County · 8,620 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Many trees were downed over far northern Crawford County, along the southern edge of the damage swath that was mostly in Otsego County.
NWS Wind Report Location: .69 N Frederic, MI
60 mph
Jun 17, 2014
8:30 AM EST-5
Wind report for ZIP 49733
Crawford County · 8,620 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees and power lines were downed across Old 27 north of Frederic. The highway was briefly closed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4.92 N Frederic, MI
60 mph
Aug 1, 2006
10:12 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 49733
Crawford County · 8,620 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees downed along Old 27.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 N Frederic, MI
63 mph
Sep 13, 2005
8:52 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 49733
Crawford County · 8,620 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees downed on the west side of Frederic. A large commercial sign was blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Frederic, MI
64 mph
Jul 24, 2005
5:45 AM EST
Wind report for ZIP 49733
Crawford County · 8,620 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Sporadic tree damage occurred from Frederic southward to Lake Margrethe and Grayling. Downed trees damaged some homes and vehicles in the area, and a few roads were impassable for several hours until debris could be cleared. The winds also destroyed a swimming pool and shredded a large 7-Eleven sign. Some 3600 Consumers Energy customers lost power (some of whom were in Roscommon County).
NWS Wind Report Location: Frederic, MI
58 mph
Aug 1, 2002
7:07 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 49733
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Waters, MI
69 mph
Apr 18, 2002
2:45 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 49733
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Camper overturned.
NWS Wind Report Location: 20 E Kalkaska, MI
58 mph
Apr 18, 2002
10:07 AM EST
Wind report for ZIP 49733
Crawford County · 8,620 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Frederic, MI
58 mph
Jun 15, 2001
12:35 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 49733
Crawford County · 8,620 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees snapped off.
NWS Wind Report Location: Frederic, MI
58 mph
Jun 15, 2001
12:30 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 49733
Crawford County · 8,620 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One ten inch diameter tree and several branches blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 S Frederic, MI
60 mph
Sep 27, 1998
1:08 AM EST
Wind report for ZIP 49733
Crawford County · 8,620 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees snapped off and/or uprooted. Some powerlines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Frederic, MI
70 mph
Jun 25, 1998
7:30 PM EST
Wind report for ZIP 49733
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Strong winds snapped off around a dozen trees of up to 18 - 24" in diameter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Waters, 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 49733

4 reports
EF1 category
Sep 1, 2014
1:16 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 49733
Crawford County · 8,620 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado crossed northern Crawford County. The tornado uprooted or snapped many trees, and caused significant roof damage to one residential roof, and one barn. Peak winds were estimated at 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.57 SW Frederic, MI
EF0 category
Nov 17, 2013
4:27 PM EST-5
Tornado report for ZIP 49733
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down, and immediately crossed I-75, in extreme southern Otsego County. The tornado touched down just north of mile marker 268. Numerous evergreen and poplar trees were downed. Most trees were simply blown over, a few were snapped. Estimated peak wind speeds were 65 to 75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.37 ESE Waters, MI
F0 category
May 31, 1998
4:55 AM EST
Tornado report for ZIP 49733
Crawford County · 8,620 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The brief tornado touchdown heavilly damaged 1 home.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 N Grayling, MI
F2 category
Apr 19, 1975
12:55 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 49733
Crawford County · 8,620 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 49733 area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,910
Households790
Housing units1,510
Income
Median household income$65,471
$100k+ households38.2%
$150k+ households5.3%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,290
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily8
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes212
Housing mix
Single-family share85.4%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share0.5%
Mobile-home share14.0%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied695
Renter-occupied95
Vacant units720
Home value & age
Median home value$148,500
Owner homes $300k+17.4%
Owner homes $500k+1.9%
Owner homes $750k+1.4%
Median year built1987
Older-home share34.6%
Vehicle context
Households with cars745
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 49733 have on record?

Our records show 8 hail, 18 wind, and 4 tornado reports in and near ZIP 49733, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 11, 2021.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 49733?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 49733 is 1.50″. It was reported near Frederic, MI on July 8, 2016.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 49733 — 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 49733 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 49733 — 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 49733 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 49733 — 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 49733 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 49733 — 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 49733, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 49733, 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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