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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Gaylord, MI from October 26, 1963 through August 19, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
45
Wind Reports
81
Tornado Reports
6
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Gaylord, MI · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 19, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Gaylord, MI

30 reports
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1.75″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report of large hail. Photos submitted to NWS Gaylord support hailstones of about golf ball size... along with significant accumulations of hail in the area. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 E Sparr, MI
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
9:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of 1 inch hail near Sparr. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Sparr, MI
1.50″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
8:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Report of 1.50 inch hail just west of Gaylord.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Gaylord, MI
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
8:40 PM UTC
Hail report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Measured 1 inch hail by NWS employee in Gaylord at 4:40pm.
NWS Hail Report Location: Gaylord, MI
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
8:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NNE Otsego Lake State, MI
1.00″ hail
May 20, 2022
7:45 PM UTC
Hail report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT... QUARTER SIZED HAIL 5MI NW OF GAYLORD.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 NW Gaylord, MI
2.00″ hail
May 20, 2022
7:39 PM UTC
Hail report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FACEBOOK PHOTO OF A LARGE HAILSTONE IN ELMIRA. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: Elmira, MI
1.00″ hail
Sep 26, 2020
3:50 PM UTC
Hail report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 9 SSE Gaylord, MI
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2018
9:41 PM UTC
Hail report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 ESE Gaylord, MI
1.00″ hail
May 26, 2018
9:08 PM UTC
Hail report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Waters, MI
0.88″ hail
May 8, 2014
4:00 AM EST-5
Hail report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.34 SW Otsego Lake, MI
0.75″ hail
May 30, 2013
5:46 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .49 E Gaylord, MI
1.00″ hail
Jun 8, 2011
1:32 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 W Gaylord, MI
0.75″ hail
Jun 8, 2011
8:39 AM EST-5
Hail report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.01 WNW Gaylord Otsego Arpt, MI
1.00″ hail
Jul 15, 2008
2:51 PM EST-5
Hail report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6.52 SSE Elmira, 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 Gaylord, MI

30 reports
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49 mph
Aug 19, 2026
12:53 AM UTC
Wind report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KGLR Gaylord - Otsego County Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Ssw Gaylord, MI
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2026
1:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple tree limbs downed onto the street in the Michawaye subdivision.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 ENE Otsego Lake State, MI
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
4:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down at Sparr Rd. and Marquardt Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Sparr, MI
59 mph
Jul 1, 2026
4:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KGLR Gaylord - Otsego County Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SSW Gaylord, MI
60 mph
Jul 1, 2026
4:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Estimated gust of 60-70 mph.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Gaylord, MI
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
4:23 PM UTC
Wind report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of tree damage in the Gaylord West subdivision. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Gaylord, MI
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
4:22 PM UTC
Wind report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture on social media. Thunderstorm winds toppled the fireworks tent outside the Gaylord Menards. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 W Gaylord, MI
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2024
10:06 PM UTC
Wind report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Johannesburg, MI
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2024
9:51 PM UTC
Wind report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects time previous tstm wnd dmg report from 4 WSW Johannesburg. Power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 WSW Johannesburg, MI
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2024
9:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report from mPING: Trees uprooted or snapped.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Otsego Lake State P, MI
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2024
9:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: 9 inch diameter branches/trees knocked down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Otsego Lake State, MI
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2024
9:33 PM UTC
Wind report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ESE Otsego Lake State, MI
UNK mph
Jul 8, 2024
9:32 PM UTC
Wind report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees down -- one on a house.
NWS Wind Report Location: Otsego Lake State Park, MI
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
7:35 PM UTC
Wind report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down on Old State Rd.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 ESE Otsego Lake State, MI
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
7:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report of a tree down at a residence in Michaywe.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NE Otsego Lake State, 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 Gaylord, MI

6 reports
UNK category
May 20, 2022
7:53 PM UTC
Tornado report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO SPOTTED BY NWS EMPLOYEE 1 MILE E OF GAYLORD AT APPROXIMATELY 3:53PM.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Sparr, MI
UNK category
May 20, 2022
7:48 PM UTC
Tornado report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TORNADO SPOTTED BY NWS EMPLOYEE NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF M-32 AND MURNER ROAD.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 W Gaylord, MI
EF1 category
Sep 1, 2014
1:42 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado carved a path across southeast Otsego County. A large number of hardwood and softwood trees were downed, with several falling on area residences. Peak winds were estimated at 110 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5.06 SSW Johannesburg, MI
EF0 category
Nov 17, 2013
4:27 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado briefly touched down, and immediately crossed I-75, in extreme southern Otsego County. The tornado touched down just north of mile marker 268. Numerous evergreen and poplar trees were downed. Most trees were simply blown over, a few were snapped. Estimated peak wind speeds were 65 to 75 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 1.37 ESE Waters, MI
F3 category
Jul 3, 1974
8:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
UNK category
Jul 11, 1969
11:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Gaylord, MI
Otsego County · 11,992 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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U.S. Census Data · City

Gaylord, MI area census snapshot

People & households
Population4,307
Households2,201
Housing units2,294
Income
Median household income$44,052
$100k+ households25.1%
$150k+ households4.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached965
Attached single-family19
Small multifamily892
Large multifamily384
Mobile homes34
Housing mix
Single-family share42.1%
Attached-home share0.8%
Multifamily share55.6%
Mobile-home share1.5%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied792
Renter-occupied1,409
Vacant units93
Home value & age
Median home value$170,300
Owner homes $300k+9.5%
Owner homes $500k+--
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1979
Older-home share51.5%
Vehicle context
Households with cars1,851
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 45 hail, 81 wind, and 6 tornado reports in and near Gaylord, MI, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 19, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Gaylord?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Gaylord, MI is 2.00″. It was reported near Elmira, MI on May 20, 2022.

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

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

I am selling a home in Gaylord — 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 Gaylord address?

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