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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near ZIP 49946

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near ZIP 49946 from August 22, 1968 through July 20, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
34
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  ZIP 49946 · 1968–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 20, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near ZIP 49946

17 reports
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0.25″ hail
Jul 20, 2026
1:40 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 49946
Baraga County · 4,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea-sized hail observed in Herman. Delayed report.
NWS Hail Report Location: Herman, MI
1.75″ hail
Jul 12, 2026
4:24 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 49946
Baraga County · 4,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Observed ping pong to golf ball sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Herman, MI
1.75″ hail
Jul 19, 2022
4:27 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 49946
Baraga County · 4,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIDEO AND PHOTOS FROM FACEBOOK USER OF THE HAIL. A PHOTO SHOWS GOLF BALL SIZED HAIL IN HAND.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE L'Anse, MI
1.75″ hail
Jul 19, 2022
4:25 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 49946
Baraga County · 4,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FROM TWITTER USER.
NWS Hail Report Location: L'Anse, MI
1.75″ hail
Jul 19, 2022
4:20 AM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 49946
Baraga County · 4,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: SHOWS A COUPLE OF PICTURES OF HAIL... SOME GOLF BALL SIZED IN HIS HAND. FROM FACEBOOK.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Baraga, MI
1.00″ hail
Jun 19, 2022
11:14 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 49946
Baraga County · 4,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED.
NWS Hail Report Location: Herman, MI
1.00″ hail
May 31, 2021
5:15 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 49946
Baraga County · 4,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAIL ACCUMULATION ON HWY-41 UP TO AN INCH IN DEPTH.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE L'Anse, MI
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2018
7:49 PM UTC
Hail report for ZIP 49946
Baraga County · 4,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PEA SIZE HAIL ALSO REPORTED AT 337 PM EDT.
NWS Hail Report Location: Herman, MI
2.00″ hail
Jun 17, 2006
1:38 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 49946
Baraga County · 4,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Two-inch diameter hail fell at cabin on Huron Bay.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Skanee, MI
0.75″ hail
Jun 17, 2006
1:33 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 49946
Baraga County · 4,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pequaming, MI
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2004
1:52 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 49946
Baraga County · 4,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail was reported.
NWS Hail Report Location: L Anse, MI
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2002
4:49 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 49946
Baraga County · 4,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: One inch diameter hail covered the ground three inches deep.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Alberta, MI
1.00″ hail
Apr 23, 2001
1:35 PM EST
Hail report for ZIP 49946
Baraga County · 4,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 1 inch hail dented cars.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SE L Anse, MI
0.75″ hail
May 9, 1985
3:45 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 49946
Baraga County · 4,117 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MI
0.75″ hail
Jul 17, 1981
3:00 PM CST
Hail report for ZIP 49946
Baraga County · 4,117 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 49946

34 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 19, 2022
6:33 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49946
Baraga County · 4,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FACEBOOK USER SHARED PICTURES OF TREE DOWN ON ROAD AND ON A PRIMARY. POWER OUT. TIME OF DAMAGE ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ESE Assinins, MI
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2022
4:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49946
Baraga County · 4,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN ALONG BAY SHORE AND PEQUAMMING ROADS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE L'Anse, MI
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2022
10:52 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49946
Baraga County · 4,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DOWNED POWERLINES ON TAILOR RD... RIGHT OFF OF SKANNEE RD. CALL CAME TO SHERIFFS OFFICE AT 720PM. TIME OF TSTM DMG ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NNE Lanse, MI
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2021
8:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49946
Baraga County · 4,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM LANSE-AFTER CALLING VILLAGE OF LANSE... IT IS BELIEVED THAT LIGHTNING CAUSED DAMAGE TO A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT IN A LOCAL SUBSTATION AND CAUSED THE POWER OUTAGE. REPORTS OF POWER OUTAGES IN LANSE EARLY MORNING DUE TO THUNDERSTORMS MOVING THROUGH THE AREA. TIME OF POWER OUTAGES ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: L'Anse, MI
UNK mph
Sep 7, 2021
8:25 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49946
Baraga County · 4,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM LANSE-AFTER CALLING VILLAGE OF LANSE... IT IS BELIEVED THAT LIGHTNING CAUSED DAMAGE TO A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT IN A LOCAL SUBSTATION AND CAUSED THE POWER OUTAGE. PICTURES RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA SHOWING POWER OUT THROUGHOUT THE VILLAGE OF LANSE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: L'Anse, MI
UNK mph
Sep 26, 2020
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49946
Baraga County · 4,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FROM FACEBOOK. POWER OUT JUST OUTSIDE OF LANSE. TREES REPORTED DOWN IN LANSE AND BARAGA.
NWS Wind Report Location: L'Anse, MI
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2020
4:47 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49946
Baraga County · 4,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PHOTO RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF A TREE SNAPPED ABOUT 1/4 OFF THE GROUND... FALLING ONTO POWER LINES... ON LEHTO RD. DELAYED REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Aura, MI
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2020
4:44 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49946
Baraga County · 4,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PHOTOS AND VIDEO RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF NUMEROUS SOFTWOOD TREES SNAPPED ABOUT 1/3 OF THE WAY OFF THE GROUND ALONG 2ND SAND BEACH RD. DELAYED REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pequaming, MI
95 mph
Jul 20, 2020
4:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49946
Baraga County · 4,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM LAW ENFORCEMENT AND PHOTOS RECEIVED OF A ROOF BLOWN OFF OF A HOUSE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. REPORT UPDATED TO INCLUDE WIND SPEEDS ESTIMATED AT 90-100 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pequaming, MI
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2020
4:41 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49946
Baraga County · 4,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PHOTOS RECEIVED VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF POWER POLES SNAPPED NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF JOHNSON RD S AND BAYSHORE RD. DELAYED REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Zeba, MI
68 mph
Jul 19, 2020
5:00 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49946
Baraga County · 4,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS NON-TSTM WND GST REPORT FROM 1 SSE PEQUAMING. MESONET STATION EW2255 LANSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Pequaming, MI
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2020
4:42 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49946
Baraga County · 4,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ROOF BLOWN OFF OF A HOUSE. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pequaming, MI
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2020
4:40 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49946
Baraga County · 4,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS POWER OUTAGES REPORTED ACROSS NORTHWEST BARAGA COUNTY. TIME RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: L'Anse, MI
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2018
4:05 PM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49946
Baraga County · 4,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON POWER LINES. SOURCE IS STATE POLICE REGIONAL DISPATCH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pequaming, MI
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2017
2:15 AM UTC
Wind report for ZIP 49946
Baraga County · 4,117 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. SMALL TREES BLOWN OVER AND BRANCHES BROKEN OFF TREES.
NWS Wind Report Location: L'Anse, 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 49946

2 reports
F0 category
Sep 8, 1980
8:20 PM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 49946
Baraga County · 4,117 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F2 category
Aug 22, 1968
11:35 AM CST
Tornado report for ZIP 49946
Baraga County · 4,117 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
Showing 2 of 2
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 49946 area census snapshot

People & households
Population3,765
Households1,663
Housing units2,223
Income
Median household income$56,138
$100k+ households34.5%
$150k+ households9.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached1,831
Attached single-family16
Small multifamily149
Large multifamily87
Mobile homes140
Housing mix
Single-family share82.4%
Attached-home share0.7%
Multifamily share10.6%
Mobile-home share6.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied1,288
Renter-occupied375
Vacant units560
Home value & age
Median home value$119,500
Owner homes $300k+11.9%
Owner homes $500k+2.8%
Owner homes $750k+1.0%
Median year built1973
Older-home share64.3%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,543
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does ZIP 49946 have on record?

Our records show 17 hail, 34 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near ZIP 49946, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 20, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in ZIP 49946?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near ZIP 49946 is 2.00″. It was reported near Skanee, MI on June 17, 2006.

A storm report showed up near my home in ZIP 49946 — 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 49946 and ask about a Remote Hail Inspection before anyone climbs on the roof.

I am buying a home in ZIP 49946 — 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 49946 address before closing helps you ask informed questions about roof age, past repairs, and any prior claims.

I am selling a home in ZIP 49946 — 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 49946 address?

Use the address search to pull a free address-level hail report for any property in ZIP 49946 — 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 49946, sourced from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. They show where hail, wind, or tornado activity was reported in ZIP 49946, 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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