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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Big Bay, MI

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Big Bay, MI from August 30, 1961 through August 28, 2024, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
5
Wind Reports
14
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Big Bay, MI · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 28, 2024

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Big Bay, MI

5 reports
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1.75″ hail
May 10, 2022
9:02 PM UTC
Hail report for Big Bay, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A FEW HAILSTONES TO GOLF BALL SIZE. MOST WERE PEA TO DIME SIZE. 0.54 INCHES OF RAIN WITH THE STORM.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 W Granite Island, MI
1.00″ hail
Jun 5, 2005
7:25 PM EST
Hail report for Big Bay, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail lasted for 20 minutes.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Big Bay, MI
0.75″ hail
Jul 29, 1999
4:50 AM EST
Hail report for Big Bay, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Big Bay, MI
1.00″ hail
Jun 26, 1979
11:30 AM CST
Hail report for Big Bay, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MI
1.00″ hail
Jun 17, 1970
3:00 PM CST
Hail report for Big Bay, MI
Marquette 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 Big Bay, MI

14 reports
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UNK mph
Aug 28, 2024
6:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Big Bay, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple power outages reported north of Halfway Village and in Big Bay. Report from utility outage map. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Big Bay, MI
UNK mph
Sep 26, 2020
2:36 AM UTC
Wind report for Big Bay, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: CORRECTS PREVIOUS TSTM WND DMG REPORT FROM BIG BAY. THE BIG BAY LIGHTHOUSE STATION MEASURED SUSTAINED WINDS TO 47 MPH FOR 15 MINUTES. THERE WAS A PEAK WIND GUST TO 62 MPH.
NWS Wind Report Location: Big Bay, MI
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2020
5:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Big Bay, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: RECEIVED PHOTOS VIA SOCIAL MEDIA OF SEVERAL TREES BLOWN DOWN NEAR INTERSECTION OF COUNTY RD KD & KCB. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR. DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SE Big Bay, MI
UNK mph
Jul 20, 2020
5:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Big Bay, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF A PONTOON BOAT PUSHED OVER AND A DOCK FLUNG UP ON SHORE ON LAKE INDEPENDENCE. DELAYED REPORT. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 ESE Big Bay, MI
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2020
5:20 AM UTC
Wind report for Big Bay, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: FROM FACEBOOK. LOTS OF BROKEN TENTS AND AWNINGS. DOWNED BRANCHES AND SMALL TREES. MOST BRANCHES 4 INCHES IN DIAMETER. LARGEST ONE 12 FT LONG AND 12 INCHES IN DIAMETER. TIME OF DAMAGE RADAR ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Big Bay, MI
78 mph
Aug 5, 2019
7:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Big Bay, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: BIG BAY LIGHTHOUSE REPORTS 78 MPH WIND AT 100FT ABOVE WATER EDGE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Big Bay, MI
58 mph
Jul 22, 2014
6:33 AM EST-5
Wind report for Big Bay, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: There was a delayed public report near Big Bay of a felled 20-inch diameter maple tree along with about a dozen other smaller trees downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3.14 SE Huron Mtn, MI
63 mph
Jul 3, 2012
12:55 AM EST-5
Wind report for Big Bay, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The wind gust was measured at the Big Bay GLOS site.
NWS Wind Report Location: .84 NW Big Bay, MI
58 mph
Jun 21, 2006
4:20 PM EST
Wind report for Big Bay, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A few 4-5 inch diameter trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 S Big Bay, MI
63 mph
Sep 2, 2002
7:05 PM EST
Wind report for Big Bay, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Large tree branches were broken off.
NWS Wind Report Location: Big Bay, MI
63 mph
Aug 8, 2001
9:10 AM EST
Wind report for Big Bay, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 18 inch diameter treesblown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 30 N Marquette, MI
71 mph
Jul 14, 1998
7:12 PM EST
Wind report for Big Bay, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 70 mph wind gust.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 NW Big Bay, MI
63 mph
Jul 17, 1997
3:25 AM EST
Wind report for Big Bay, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 12 inch diameter tree downed.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NE Big Bay, MI
76 mph
Aug 30, 1961
4:00 AM CST
Wind report for Big Bay, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, 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 Big Bay, MI

1 reports
EF1 category
Jun 8, 2012
7:13 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Big Bay, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The tornado snapped or uprooted numerous large trees causing some backroads in rural western Marquette County to become impassable. The tornado was classified as an EF-1 with max winds estimated at 95 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 10.96 SW Huron Mtn, 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

Big Bay, MI area census snapshot

People & households
Population307
Households131
Housing units292
Income
Median household income$48,672
$100k+ households13.7%
$150k+ households--
Housing stock
Single-family detached274
Attached single-family0
Small multifamily0
Large multifamily0
Mobile homes18
Housing mix
Single-family share93.8%
Attached-home share--
Multifamily share--
Mobile-home share6.2%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied108
Renter-occupied23
Vacant units161
Home value & age
Median home value$261,400
Owner homes $300k+34.3%
Owner homes $500k+19.4%
Owner homes $750k+1.9%
Median year built1967
Older-home share67.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars131
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 5 hail, 14 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Big Bay, MI, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 28, 2024.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Big Bay?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Big Bay, MI is 1.75″. It was reported near Granite Island, MI on May 10, 2022.

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

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

I am selling a home in Big Bay — 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 Big Bay address?

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