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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Bessemer, MI

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Bessemer, MI from May 6, 1965 through July 27, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
9
Wind Reports
19
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Bessemer, MI · 1965–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 27, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Bessemer, MI

9 reports
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1.00″ hail
Aug 8, 2025
11:30 PM UTC
Hail report for Bessemer, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report. CoCoRaHS observer Ironwood 7.3 NNE MI-GG-11 reported a thunderstorm from 6:30 to 6:45 PM central time with quarter size hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Ironwood 7.3 Nne, MI
2.00″ hail
May 18, 2024
9:57 PM UTC
Hail report for Bessemer, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Social media reports with pictures and videos of large hailstones. Time estimated by radar and size estimated by photos.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bessemer, MI
1.50″ hail
May 18, 2024
9:52 PM UTC
Hail report for Bessemer, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture via Facebook of two large hailstones next to a quarter. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bessemer, MI
1.00″ hail
May 22, 2011
3:08 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bessemer, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail report was from the Gogebic County Sheriff's Office. Time was estimated based on radar data.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.11 SSW Anvil Location, MI
0.88″ hail
May 14, 2007
5:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Bessemer, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to nickel-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Bessemer, MI
1.75″ hail
Jul 28, 2006
4:08 PM CST
Hail report for Bessemer, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail lasted for five to ten minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 E Bessemer, MI
0.75″ hail
Jul 1, 2000
8:15 PM EST
Hail report for Bessemer, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime sized hail at Black River Park
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 N Bessemer, MI
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 1979
11:58 AM CST
Hail report for Bessemer, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MI
1.50″ hail
May 6, 1965
4:30 PM CST
Hail report for Bessemer, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 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 Bessemer, MI

19 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 27, 2026
12:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Gogebic County dispatch reports multiple power lines and multiple trees down on the Maple Creek and Black River Road. Time based on radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10 N Bessemer, MI
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2026
9:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Mulitple trees and lines down on Black River Rd. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NNW Bessemer, MI
UNK mph
Jun 5, 2024
9:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Law enforcement dispatch reports a tree is down in Bessemer. Time estimated via KMQT Radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bessemer, MI
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2022
10:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT CONFIRM A COUPLE TREES ACROSS THE ROAD NEAR RAMSAY AND SANDERS RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Bessemer, MI
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2022
9:05 AM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM 2 E BESSEMER FOR TIME. LAW ENFORCEMENT CONFIRM A COUPLE TREES ACROSS THE ROAD NEAR RAMSAY AND SANDERS RD. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 E Bessemer, MI
UNK mph
Jun 21, 2022
9:03 AM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT CONFIRM A COUPLE TREES ACROSS THE ROAD AT OLD COUNTY AND GENEVA...TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW Bessemer, MI
UNK mph
Jun 17, 2018
10:04 PM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES & POWER LINES REPORTED DOWN VIA PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO.
NWS Wind Report Location: Bessemer, MI
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2016
4:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GOGEBIC COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGER REPORTS HALF A BARN WAS DESTROYED IN BESSEMER TOWNSHIP ON ELDER STREET. DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Bessemer, MI
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2016
4:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GOGEBIC COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTS MULTIPLE TREES DOWN ON A GARAGE WITH STRUCTURAL DAMAGE ON SPRUCE STREET IN BESSEMER TOWNSHIP. DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 S Bessemer, MI
UNK mph
Jul 6, 2016
1:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Bessemer, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: OTTAWA NATIONAL FOREST PARK RANGERS OBSERVED LARGE TREE LIMBS IN EXCESS OF 12 INCHES SNAPPED AT THE BLACK RIVER HARBOR RECREATIONAL AREA CAMPGROUND SITE. DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 12 NNW Thomaston, MI
52 mph
Jun 16, 2013
1:15 PM CST-6
Wind report for Bessemer, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A spotter reported a few poplar trees and several small branches knocked down from Black River Harbor to Ironwood and Wakefield. Time of the event was estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 10.34 NW Connorville, MI
63 mph
May 31, 2013
3:00 PM CST-6
Wind report for Bessemer, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few trees and a power line were knocked down in Bessemer.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Bessemer, MI
63 mph
Jul 2, 2012
9:57 PM CST-6
Wind report for Bessemer, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The sheriff received reports of numerous trees and power lines downed across Gogebic county. The public also reported an 8-inch diameter dead tree snapped at the base and a portable basketball hoop that broke in half.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Bessemer, MI
60 mph
Jun 13, 2009
1:55 PM CST-6
Wind report for Bessemer, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A 60 mph wind gust was measured by the Gogebic County Airport AWOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (Iwd)Ironwood Arpt, MI
70 mph
Sep 21, 2007
4:23 PM CST-6
Wind report for Bessemer, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Measured wind gust at the Ironwood AWOS.
NWS Wind Report Location: N (Iwd)Ironwood Arpt, 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 Bessemer, MI

1 reports
UNK category
Jul 12, 2016
4:55 AM UTC
Tornado report for Bessemer, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONFIRMS LOW END EF1 TORNADO ABOUT 3 MILES SOUTH OF BESSEMER. WINDS WERE ESTIMATED AT AROUND 90 MPH. THE TORNADO TOUCHED DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF S. BARBER RD AND SPRUCE RD AND ENDED 2.4 MILES TO THE ENE...JUST NORTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF W. HARDING RD AND KOSKI RD. DAMAGE PATH WAS LESS THAN 200 YARDS WIDE AND 2.4 MILES LONG. OCCURRED JUST BEFORE MIDNIGHT CDT/1AM EDT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 3 S Bessemer, 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 · City

Bessemer, MI area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,778
Households847
Housing units1,155
Income
Median household income$50,792
$100k+ households33.7%
$150k+ households14.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached956
Attached single-family6
Small multifamily120
Large multifamily43
Mobile homes30
Housing mix
Single-family share82.8%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share14.1%
Mobile-home share2.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied639
Renter-occupied208
Vacant units308
Home value & age
Median home value$76,100
Owner homes $300k+1.9%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1941
Older-home share83.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars792
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 9 hail, 19 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Bessemer, MI, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 27, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Bessemer?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Bessemer, MI is 2.00″. It was reported near Bessemer, MI on May 18, 2024.

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

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

I am selling a home in Bessemer — 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 Bessemer address?

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