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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Alger County, MI

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Alger County, MI from June 29, 1958 through July 20, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 49878 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
73
Wind Reports
54
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
3.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Alger County, MI · 1958–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 20, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Alger County

30 reports
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1.50″ hail
Jun 30, 2026
11:14 PM UTC
Hail report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Time estimated via radar. Picture shared via social media of ping pong ball sized hailstone.
NWS Hail Report Location: Trenary, MI
1.50″ hail
Jun 30, 2026
11:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Ping pong ball size hail reported 1.5 mile south of Trenary. Picture shared via social media. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 S Trenary, MI
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2025
7:38 PM UTC
Hail report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Pea to quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 N Round Lake, MI
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2025
7:33 PM UTC
Hail report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: From Facebook comment with picture showing hail in hand. When asked... replied that a few were quarter sized... but most marble sized. Time of occurrence estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SSE Forest Lake, MI
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2025
7:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 E Chatham, MI
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2025
7:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chatham, MI
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2025
6:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 N Sundell, MI
1.75″ hail
Jun 13, 2024
5:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Estimated golf ball size hail along National Forest Road 13 on the Alger and Schoolcraft County Line.
NWS Hail Report Location: 8 NE Round Lake, MI
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2024
5:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Between dime and quarter-sized hail reported with 0.59 inch of rain. Time of the report estimated from radar. Reported received via Facebook.
NWS Hail Report Location: 7 SE Forest Lake, MI
1.25″ hail
Jun 13, 2024
5:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Image of hail in Chatham from social media.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chatham, MI
2.00″ hail
Jul 10, 2023
11:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Traunik, MI
1.25″ hail
Jul 1, 2022
2:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS HAIL REPORT FROM CHATHAM. MULTIPLE PICTURES OF QUARTER SIZED HAIL FROM CHATHAM... AND A HALF-DOLLAR SIZED HAIL REPORT VIA FACEBOOK.
NWS Hail Report Location: Chatham, MI
1.50″ hail
May 10, 2022
11:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURES SHOW LARGE HAIL ESTIMATED AT PING PONG BALL SIZE.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ENE Deerton, MI
1.00″ hail
May 10, 2022
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MI-AG-8 COCORAHS OBSERVER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ENE Deerton, MI
1.00″ hail
Aug 10, 2021
9:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FROM FACEBOOK. TIME OF HAIL ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Trenary, 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 Alger County

30 reports
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36 mph
Jul 20, 2026
9:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KP53 Munising Lakeshore.
NWS Wind Report Location: Munising, MI
UNK mph
Jun 30, 2026
11:16 PM UTC
Wind report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Social media report of tree damage on Stone Road. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Trenary, MI
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2024
5:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several large trees uprooted and snapped. Also half dollar sized hail.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 NE Round Lake, MI
UNK mph
Jun 13, 2024
5:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Dispatch reports a downed power line that was smoking along Hayward Rd. near Sixteen Mile Lake in Alger County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SE Forest Lake, MI
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2023
12:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees down. Camper windows blown out.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Round Lake, MI
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2022
2:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: OVER 200 RESIDENCES WERE REPORTED TO BE WITHOUT POWER ALONG AU TRAIN FOREST LAKE ROAD DUE TO THUNDERSTORM WIND DAMAGE. POWER LINES WERE ALSO REPORTED DOWN NEAR THE ALL SEASONS TAVERN. TIME OF THE REPORT WAS ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Au Train, MI
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2022
2:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER LINES AND TREES DOWN VIA TWITTER... TIME ESTIMATED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Au Train, MI
UNK mph
May 10, 2022
12:35 AM UTC
Wind report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE ON POWERLINE ABOUT A HALF MILE SOUTH OF THE STORE IN RUMELY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Sundell, MI
58 mph
Jul 10, 2019
11:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GUST REPORTED FROM GRMM4 AT 2301Z.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Grand Marais, MI
UNK mph
Aug 1, 2017
9:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: OVER 100 12-24 INCH DIAMETER TREES SNAPPED AND UPROOTED. 2 TREES ON A HOUSE ALONG ROCK RIVER ROAD. POWER LINES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WNW Au Train, MI
59 mph
Jun 15, 2017
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 59 MPH WIND GUST WAS REPORTED AT THE GRAND MARAIS GLOS STATION GRMM4.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NNE Grand Marais, MI
UNK mph
Oct 17, 2016
11:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 3 LARGE TREES UPROOTED. EACH WERE ABOUT 2 FT IN DIAMETER. YARD FURNITURE WAS ALSO BLOWN ABOUT 50 FT AND 70 LB GRILL WAS BLOWN OVER. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Munising, MI
UNK mph
Oct 17, 2016
10:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL LARGE DIAMETER HARDWOOD TREES WERE SNAPPED NEAR THE TRUNK OF THE TREES AT A SEASONAL CAMP NEAR LAKE SUPERIOR. THE MAST FOR THE ELECTRICAL SERVICE WAS BENT OFF. DELAYED REPORT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. ESTIMATED TIME VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW Au Train, MI
69 mph
Jul 22, 2013
8:25 PM EST-5
Wind report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: In the Melstrand area, about 30 trees were down or snapped off and 6 to 8 trees uprooted in Melstrand. One 30-inch diameter white pine was snapped off one-third of the way up. At a cabin, sheet metal fencing which was nailed down to protect a well head was blown off and became airborne, gouging a storage shed 100 feet away with gouges 6.5 feet off the ground.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Melstrand, MI
58 mph
Sep 3, 2012
2:15 PM EST-5
Wind report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: An eight to ten inch diameter tree was knocked down at a hotel, and a tree of unknown size was down across Highway M-28. Power was also knocked out in the area. Hail was reported hitting a truck, but the size of hail was unknown due to poor visibility.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.43 E Wetmore, 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 Alger County

5 reports
F0 category
Jul 28, 2005
4:50 PM EST
Tornado report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado downed several tree branches on Grand Island.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 N Christmas, MI
F0 category
Jul 19, 1992
3:25 PM EST
Tornado report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F1 category
Jul 9, 1987
3:50 PM EST
Tornado report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F2 category
May 6, 1964
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F0 category
Jun 29, 1958
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Alger County, MI
Alger County · 5,289 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 · County

Alger County, MI area census snapshot

People & households
Population8,813
Households3,490
Housing units6,205
Income
Median household income$59,406
$100k+ households33.3%
$150k+ households9.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached5,289
Attached single-family69
Small multifamily254
Large multifamily195
Mobile homes398
Housing mix
Single-family share85.2%
Attached-home share1.1%
Multifamily share7.2%
Mobile-home share6.4%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied2,941
Renter-occupied549
Vacant units2,715
Home value & age
Median home value$165,700
Owner homes $300k+15.3%
Owner homes $500k+5.1%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1973
Older-home share61.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars3,277
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Alger County

49878 47
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49862 25
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49895 25
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49885 24
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49839 19
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49884 16
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49806 15
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49891 15
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49816 13
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49883 5
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49826 3
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49822 2
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49825 2
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 73 hail, 54 wind, and 5 tornado reports in Alger County, 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 Alger County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Alger County is 3.50″. It was reported near Chatham, MI on July 19, 1978.

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

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

I am selling a home in Alger County — 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 Alger County address?

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