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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Bay County, MI

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Bay County, MI from June 22, 1957 through June 25, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 48708 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
97
Wind Reports
170
Tornado Reports
13
Max Hail Size
3.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Bay County, MI · 1957–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 25, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Bay County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2026
7:09 PM UTC
Hail report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pinconning, MI
1.25″ hail
May 17, 2026
9:31 PM UTC
Hail report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Amateur radio relayed photo of roughly half a dozen half dollar sized hail stones in Frankenlust Twp.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Portsmouth Charter, MI
1.00″ hail
May 17, 2026
9:22 PM UTC
Hail report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Amateur radio relayed photo of roughly a dozen quarter sized hail stones in Frankenlust Twp.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Portsmouth Charter, MI
1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 2023
9:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Crump, MI
1.75″ hail
Apr 8, 2020
2:02 AM UTC
Hail report for Bay County, MI
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
Sep 4, 2017
6:27 PM UTC
Hail report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pinconning, MI
1.00″ hail
Jul 8, 2016
8:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Bay County, MI
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 Bay County, MI
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 Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: VIA FACEBOOK PHOTO
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SSE Bay City, MI
1.75″ hail
Jul 8, 2016
7:42 PM UTC
Hail report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MARATHON GAS STATION
NWS Hail Report Location: S Pinconning, MI
1.75″ hail
Jul 8, 2016
7:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Bentley, MI
1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2015
11:46 AM EST-5
Hail report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.3 WNW Kawkawlin, MI
1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2015
11:44 AM EST-5
Hail report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.3 SSE Beaver, MI
1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2015
11:44 AM EST-5
Hail report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.3 WNW Kawkawlin, MI
1.00″ hail
Aug 1, 2014
7:09 PM EST-5
Hail report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.27 SE Beaver, 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 Bay County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jun 11, 2026
12:46 AM UTC
Wind report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Scattered trees and wires reported downed across the entire county.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Auburn, MI
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2026
12:37 AM UTC
Wind report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Straight-line winds knocked down over a dozen trees and power lines... starting near the intersection of Brown and Farley Roads and extending northeast to the Tuscola County border.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Munger, MI
UNK mph
May 18, 2026
8:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of 10 to 12 inch tree limbs down
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Essexville, MI
61 mph
Aug 12, 2025
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind Gust from Saginaw Bay Light
NWS Wind Report Location: Saginaw Bay South, MI
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2025
9:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWER LINES OBSERVED DOWN... AS WELL AS A COLLAPSED BARN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SW Willard, MI
66 mph
Jul 28, 2025
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Killarney Beach, MI
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2025
11:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees and powers lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Linwood, MI
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2025
7:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reports large uprooted tree down on railroad crossing at Cody Estes Rd. Two additional large limbs down on East Mt Forest Rd and Elevator Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NE Pinconning, MI
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2024
8:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple reports of trees and power lines down along Beaver Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kawkawlin, MI
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2024
8:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: large tree uprooted on Garfield Rd just south of US 10.
NWS Wind Report Location: Auburn, MI
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2024
8:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: One large tree down as well as a large limb over 6 inches in diameter.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 N Pinconning, MI
62 mph
Aug 27, 2024
8:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Auburn, MI
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
11:09 PM UTC
Wind report for Bay County, MI
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
65 mph
Nov 5, 2022
10:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STATION SBLM4.
NWS Wind Report Location: 13 NNW Bay Park, MI
UNK mph
Sep 21, 2022
1:26 PM UTC
Wind report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTPLE TREE LIMBS AND POWER LINES DOWN ACROSS THE COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kawkawlin, 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 Bay County

13 reports
EF1 category
May 31, 2011
6:26 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado was rated EF1 with maximum winds to 95 mph. The path width was 200 yards with a path length of 8.4 miles. The tornado started near Parish road and 11 mile road just west of the community of Beaver. The tornado then moved through Beaver, crossed Interstate 75, and finally across the south part of Linwood before moving out to Saginaw Bay at 737 pm. A barn was destroyed and homes were damaged near Beaver, mostly to garages and roofing material. Numerous trees were uprooted with snapped large limbs.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.08 WNW Beaver, MI
F0 category
Jun 13, 2004
2:50 PM EST
Tornado report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A weak tornado touched down near 11 mile and Salzburg Road, tracking east-northeast. The tornado lifted near 8 mile. Trees and power lines were blown down. A camper was also overturned.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 SW Auburn, MI
F0 category
Aug 4, 2003
5:45 PM EST
Tornado report for Bay County, MI
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
F1 category
Oct 24, 2001
7:42 PM EST
Tornado report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado touched down 3.5 miles east of the town of Munger. The tornado struck a farmstead on Briggs Road. Property damage from the tornado included, complete destruction of a small barn and garage, a grain silo being lifted off its foundation, and minor damage to the siding and front porch of the main house. The tornado then moved northeast into Tuscola County.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10 SE Bay City, MI
F3 category
Jun 12, 1984
5:20 PM CST
Tornado report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F0 category
Jul 17, 1982
12:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F0 category
Jun 20, 1979
11:50 AM CST
Tornado report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F1 category
Jul 14, 1974
1:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F2 category
Jul 31, 1973
5:20 AM CST
Tornado report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F0 category
Jun 26, 1973
12:25 PM CST
Tornado report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F0 category
Jun 26, 1973
12:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F2 category
Apr 11, 1965
7:50 PM CST
Tornado report for Bay County, MI
Bay County · 37,157 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F2 category
Jun 22, 1957
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Bay County, MI
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 · County

Bay County, MI area census snapshot

People & households
Population103,235
Households44,917
Housing units48,620
Income
Median household income$60,523
$100k+ households35.9%
$150k+ households12.8%
Housing stock
Single-family detached37,157
Attached single-family1,959
Small multifamily3,723
Large multifamily3,501
Mobile homes2,280
Housing mix
Single-family share76.4%
Attached-home share4.0%
Multifamily share14.9%
Mobile-home share4.7%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied34,299
Renter-occupied10,618
Vacant units3,703
Home value & age
Median home value$135,100
Owner homes $300k+10.6%
Owner homes $500k+2.2%
Owner homes $750k+0.6%
Median year built1962
Older-home share75.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars42,041
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Bay County

48708 58
Bay City, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
48623 50
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48706 45
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48642 44
Midland, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
48631 42
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48650 36
Pinconning, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
48611 33
Auburn, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
48659 24
Sterling, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
48634 22
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48658 22
Standish, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
48732 21
Essexville, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
48604 20
Zilwaukee, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
48757 16
Reese, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
48613 12
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48747 6
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48652 4
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 97 hail, 170 wind, and 13 tornado reports in Bay County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 25, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Bay County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Bay County is 3.00″. It was reported near .5 E Bangor Township, MI on March 15, 2012.

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

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

I am selling a home in Bay 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 Bay County address?

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