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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Chippewa County, MI

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Chippewa County, MI from September 7, 1959 through July 31, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 49783 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
51
Wind Reports
58
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Chippewa County, MI · 1959–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 31, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Chippewa County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
6:24 AM UTC
Hail report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report with picture.
NWS Hail Report Location: Eckerman, MI
1.00″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
6:05 AM UTC
Hail report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media report with picture. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Rudyard, MI
0.75″ hail
Jul 27, 2026
2:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media picture showing stone smaller than a quarter. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Paradise, MI
1.00″ hail
Mar 14, 2025
7:13 PM UTC
Hail report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Neebish Island, MI
1.00″ hail
Jun 13, 2024
7:04 PM UTC
Hail report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 NNW Eckerman, MI
1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2024
10:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report from social media of hail up to the size of a quarter in Superior... by Brimley. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Brimley, MI
1.50″ hail
Aug 9, 2023
7:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report via social media. Pictures of measured 1.5 inch hailstones on far north side of Neebish Island. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 E Mccarron, MI
1.00″ hail
Jul 11, 2023
12:52 AM UTC
Hail report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Fire chief reports quarter sized hail at 6 Mile Road and East Birch Point Trail. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE Brimley, MI
1.00″ hail
Sep 25, 2019
8:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: BROADCAST MEDIA RELAYED REPORTS OF HAIL COVERING THE GROUND... SOME TO THE SIZE OF QUARTERS. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SE Rudyard, MI
1.00″ hail
Feb 25, 2017
11:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: De Tour Village, MI
1.00″ hail
Jun 30, 2014
5:30 AM EST-5
Hail report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .34 E Drummond Is, MI
0.88″ hail
Jun 18, 2012
3:29 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Rudyard, MI
1.75″ hail
Jun 18, 2012
3:21 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Rudyard, MI
0.75″ hail
Jun 7, 2011
5:24 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.46 NNW (Ciu)Chippewa Co Arp, MI
0.88″ hail
Jun 7, 2011
5:17 PM EST-5
Hail report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.18 SE De Tour, MI
Showing 15 of 30
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 Chippewa County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 31, 2026
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Images shared of trees down and a flag pole bent in half. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 N Mccarron, MI
39 mph
Jul 20, 2026
8:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mesonet station RACM4 4 W Raco.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 Wsw Raco, MI
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2023
12:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trained spotter reports small trees downed on McNeary Lake. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Strongs, MI
61 mph
Jun 16, 2022
2:31 AM UTC
Wind report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS AT CHIPPEWA COUNTY INTL AIPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Kinross, MI
60 mph
Aug 11, 2021
8:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BUOY STATION WNEM4 WEST NEEBISH ISLAND... MI.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNW Munuscong, MI
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2021
8:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT. DRONE FOOTAGE SENT IN ON SOCIAL MEDIA.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Munuscong, MI
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2021
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SOCIAL MEDIA REPORTS W/ PICTURES SHOWING HOUSE SIDING AND HORSE SHELTER ROOF BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: Pickford, MI
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2021
7:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: *** 1 INJ *** DRONE PICTURES SHOW NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ABOUT 1/4 WEST OF M-129 ON M-80.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 SSW Donaldson, MI
64 mph
Aug 11, 2021
7:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: AWOS STATION KCIU KINROSS - CHIPPEWA COUNTY INTERNATIONAL ARPT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSE Kinross, MI
UNK mph
Aug 27, 2019
11:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN AT LAKESHORE DRIVE NEAR WILCOX LANE. RELAYED BY MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NE Bayview Campground, MI
60 mph
Aug 27, 2019
9:58 PM UTC
Wind report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RELAYED VIA APX AND THE SAULT STE. MARIE COAST GUARD. WATERSPOUTS ALSO SIGHTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 14 ENE Crisp Point, MI
69 mph
Aug 27, 2019
9:50 PM UTC
Wind report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 60 KNOT WIND GUST MEASURED ON COMMERCIAL VESSEL... ALONG WITH WATERSPOUTS OBSERVED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ENE Whitefish Point, MI
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2019
1:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ON POWER LINES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 W Sault Ste. Marie, MI
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2017
6:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 2 REPORTS RELAYED VIA FACEBOOK OF 5 INCH AND 6 INCH LIMBS SNAPPED. ALSO A FEW SHINGLES BLOWN OFF ROOF.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sault Ste. Marie, MI
UNK mph
Jun 11, 2017
9:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: OVER 25 TREES REPORTED DOWN IN RABER. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Raber, 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 Chippewa County

6 reports
F1 category
Jul 12, 1987
2:23 PM EST
Tornado report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F0 category
Jul 11, 1987
4:30 PM EST
Tornado report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F0 category
Apr 1, 1987
12:45 PM CST
Tornado report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
UNK category
Aug 16, 1978
12:06 AM CST
Tornado report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F1 category
Aug 5, 1977
3:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F0 category
Jul 12, 1972
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Chippewa County, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 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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Browse Cities with NWS Storm Reports in Chippewa County

Sault Ste. Marie, MI 36
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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Chippewa County, MI area census snapshot

People & households
Population36,448
Households13,867
Housing units20,340
Income
Median household income$60,631
$100k+ households35.6%
$150k+ households11.0%
Housing stock
Single-family detached15,765
Attached single-family837
Small multifamily1,004
Large multifamily1,046
Mobile homes1,688
Housing mix
Single-family share77.5%
Attached-home share4.1%
Multifamily share10.1%
Mobile-home share8.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied10,223
Renter-occupied3,644
Vacant units6,473
Home value & age
Median home value$153,100
Owner homes $300k+12.8%
Owner homes $500k+2.8%
Owner homes $750k+0.8%
Median year built1976
Older-home share55.7%
Vehicle context
Households with cars12,780
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Chippewa County

49783 35
Sault Ste. Marie, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49728 11
MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49715 10
Brimley, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49768 8
MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49725 7
De Tour Village, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49780 7
MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49710 5
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49774 5
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49788 5
Kincheloe, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49719 4
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49760 4
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49724 3
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49736 3
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49752 3
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49748 2
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49726 1
MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49793 1
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 51 hail, 58 wind, and 6 tornado reports in Chippewa County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 31, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Chippewa County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Chippewa County is 2.50″. It was reported near Brimley, MI on August 5, 1989.

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

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

I am selling a home in Chippewa 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 Chippewa County address?

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