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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Sault Ste. Marie, MI from June 1, 1961 through July 31, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
17
Wind Reports
18
Tornado Reports
1
Max Hail Size
1.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Sault Ste. Marie, MI · 1961–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 31, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Sault Ste. Marie, MI

17 reports
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0.75″ hail
Sep 12, 2010
4:30 PM EST-5
Hail report for Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .84 NE Sault Ste Marie Afs, MI
0.75″ hail
Jul 31, 2006
7:29 AM EST
Hail report for Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A cluster of thunderstorms moved through the Whitefish Bay and St Marys River valley region in the morning. One storm produced penny sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sault Ste Marie, MI
0.75″ hail
Aug 1, 2002
4:05 PM EST
Hail report for Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sault Ste Marie, MI
1.00″ hail
Aug 26, 2000
1:40 AM EST
Hail report for Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Homestead, MI
1.00″ hail
Aug 29, 1998
11:48 AM EST
Hail report for Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sault Ste Marie, MI
0.75″ hail
Jul 19, 1998
1:50 PM EST
Hail report for Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sault Ste Marie, MI
0.75″ hail
Jul 19, 1998
1:44 PM EST
Hail report for Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sault Ste Marie, MI
0.75″ hail
Jul 19, 1998
1:43 PM EST
Hail report for Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sault Ste Marie, MI
1.00″ hail
Jul 14, 1995
8:35 PM EST
Hail report for Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Off-duty National Weather Service employee reported large hail at home.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sault Ste. Marie, MI
0.75″ hail
Jul 14, 1995
8:33 PM EST
Hail report for Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail reported by NWS office and a storm spotter within city.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sault Ste. Marie, MI
1.25″ hail
Aug 11, 1989
1:40 PM CST
Hail report for Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MI
1.50″ hail
Mar 27, 1989
7:27 AM CST
Hail report for Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MI
0.75″ hail
Jul 26, 1974
7:15 PM CST
Hail report for Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MI
0.75″ hail
Jul 31, 1972
12:30 PM CST
Hail report for Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MI
1.00″ hail
Aug 6, 1968
3:10 PM CST
Hail report for Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 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 Sault Ste. Marie, MI

18 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 31, 2026
6:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Sault Ste. Marie, 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
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2019
1:34 AM UTC
Wind report for Sault Ste. Marie, 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 Sault Ste. Marie, 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
8:49 PM UTC
Wind report for Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PUBLIC REPORT OF TREES DOWN ACROSS ROAD. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 N Mccarron, MI
58 mph
Oct 4, 2002
8:10 PM EST
Wind report for Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sault Ste Marie, MI
58 mph
Jun 15, 2001
2:25 PM EST
Wind report for Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two ten inch diameter trees blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Homestead, MI
60 mph
Aug 24, 1998
1:30 AM EST
Wind report for Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were toppled across the city.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sault Ste Marie, MI
60 mph
Aug 23, 1998
4:30 PM EST
Wind report for Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Several trees were toppled across the city. One tree fell against a house damaging the roof...a porch and some siding.
NWS Wind Report Location: Sault Ste Marie, MI
60 mph
Jul 19, 1998
1:40 PM EST
Wind report for Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Wind gusts to 60 mph were reported by ships along the Soo Locks.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Sault Ste Marie, MI
75 mph
May 25, 1989
2:35 AM CST
Wind report for Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MI
60 mph
Jul 23, 1987
6:05 PM CST
Wind report for Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MI
UNK mph
Jul 11, 1987
5:39 PM CST
Wind report for Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MI
73 mph
Mar 31, 1985
1:21 PM CST
Wind report for Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MI
UNK mph
Jul 14, 1984
11:01 PM CST
Wind report for Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Not provided, MI
58 mph
Jul 14, 1984
10:00 PM CST
Wind report for Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 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 Sault Ste. Marie, MI

1 reports
F1 category
Aug 5, 1977
3:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Chippewa County · 15,765 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
Showing 1 of 1
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 · City

Sault Ste. Marie, MI area census snapshot

People & households
Population13,373
Households5,762
Housing units6,476
Income
Median household income$55,031
$100k+ households28.7%
$150k+ households7.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached4,164
Attached single-family297
Small multifamily793
Large multifamily925
Mobile homes297
Housing mix
Single-family share64.3%
Attached-home share4.6%
Multifamily share26.5%
Mobile-home share4.6%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied3,347
Renter-occupied2,415
Vacant units714
Home value & age
Median home value$127,300
Owner homes $300k+6.8%
Owner homes $500k+1.4%
Owner homes $750k+0.3%
Median year built1957
Older-home share70.8%
Vehicle context
Households with cars5,088
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Frequently asked questions

for homeowners, buyers & sellers
How many hail, wind, and tornado reports does Sault Ste. Marie have on record?

Our records show 17 hail, 18 wind, and 1 tornado reports in and near Sault Ste. Marie, MI, 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 Sault Ste. Marie?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Sault Ste. Marie, MI is 1.50″. It was reported near Sault Ste. Marie, MI on March 27, 1989.

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

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

I am selling a home in Sault Ste. Marie — 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 Sault Ste. Marie address?

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