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

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near Wakefield, MI from September 8, 1980 through August 8, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 49968 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
8
Wind Reports
27
Tornado Reports
0
Max Hail Size
4.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Wakefield, MI · 1980–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 8, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near Wakefield, MI

8 reports
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1.00″ hail
Apr 25, 2008
8:55 PM CST-6
Hail report for Wakefield, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NE Wakefield, MI
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2007
5:13 PM CST-6
Hail report for Wakefield, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wakefield, MI
0.75″ hail
Jun 26, 2007
4:50 PM CST-6
Hail report for Wakefield, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wakefield, MI
4.00″ hail
Jul 28, 2006
5:14 PM CST
Hail report for Wakefield, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail up to 4 inches in diameter resulted in significant damage to roofs, siding, and automobiles.
NWS Hail Report Location: Wakefield, MI
2.00″ hail
Jul 28, 2006
5:14 PM CST
Hail report for Wakefield, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: N Wakefield, MI
0.75″ hail
Jul 1, 2000
9:15 PM EST
Hail report for Wakefield, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: 3/4 inch hail
NWS Hail Report Location: Wakefield, MI
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 1988
12:00 AM CST
Hail report for Wakefield, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Not provided, MI
1.75″ hail
Jun 8, 1985
5:24 PM CST
Hail report for Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, MI

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UNK mph
Aug 8, 2025
11:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Wakefield, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Delayed report. VFW Post 9084 on Facebook reported damage to roof and nearby power pole with storms. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wakefield, MI
UNK mph
Jul 30, 2021
2:45 AM UTC
Wind report for Wakefield, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: U.S. NATIONAL FOREST SERVICE RANGERS FROM THE OTTAWA NATIONAL FOREST REPORTED SIGNIFICANT TREE DAMAGE ALONG THE GREAT LAKES ROAD APPROX. 5 MILES NORTHWEST OF MARENISCO IN THE OTTAWA NATIONAL FOREST. WIND GUSTS IN MARENISCO WERE ESTIMATED UP TO 90MPH DURING THIS EVENT. DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 ESE Wakefield, MI
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2020
3:55 AM UTC
Wind report for Wakefield, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ALONG OLD US-2 NEAR GOGEBIC MEDICAL. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW Wakefield, MI
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2020
3:50 AM UTC
Wind report for Wakefield, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: POWER POLE DOWN ON PUTNAM STREET. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wakefield, MI
59 mph
Jul 22, 2016
10:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Wakefield, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION WAKEFIELD /MC026/.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Wakefield, MI
UNK mph
Jul 22, 2016
10:16 AM UTC
Wind report for Wakefield, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN IN WAKEFIELD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wakefield, MI
73 mph
Jul 12, 2016
5:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Wakefield, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MESONET STATION WAKEFIELD /MC026/.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W Wakefield, MI
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2016
5:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Wakefield, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: GOGEBIC COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTS MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN WAKEFIELD.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wakefield, MI
UNK mph
Jul 12, 2016
4:54 AM UTC
Wind report for Wakefield, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NWS STORM SURVEY CONCLUDED THAT DAMAGE IN AND IMMEDIATELY SURROUNDING WAKEFIELD WAS CAUSED BY STRAIGHT LINE THUNDERSTORM WINDS UP TO 90 MPH. A CAMPER TRAILER WAS OVERTURNED...A LARGE BUILDING HAD THE ROOF RIPPED OFF...A FEW OUTBUILDINGS WERE DAMAGED OR DESTROYED...SEVERAL TREES WERE DOWNED ON HOUSES AND VEHICLES...AND HUNDREDS OF TREES WERE UPROOTED OR SNAPPED. SURVEY TEAM COULD NOT ACCESS ALL AREAS DUE TO THE NUMBER OF DOWNED TREES. TIME BASED ON RADAR AND INTERVIEWS OF INDIVIDUALS IN THE AR
NWS Wind Report Location: Wakefield, MI
58 mph
Jun 29, 2014
6:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Wakefield, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The State Police Dispatch reported trees down across a couple of roads in the Wakefield area, and parts of the city were without power.
NWS Wind Report Location: .95 E Verona, MI
69 mph
Aug 13, 2010
6:47 PM CST-6
Wind report for Wakefield, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Multiple trees were blown down on Highway US-2 between Wakefield and Marenisco.
NWS Wind Report Location: .68 W Wakefield, MI
58 mph
Sep 4, 2007
10:45 AM CST-6
Wind report for Wakefield, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Top half of an eight to ten-foot tall tree knocked over with four |inch diameter branches on a few vehicles. Brief power outage occurred.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Wakefield, MI
58 mph
Jun 7, 2007
5:56 PM CST-6
Wind report for Wakefield, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Five-inch diameter tree branches blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: N Wakefield, MI
58 mph
Jun 7, 2007
5:50 PM CST-6
Wind report for Wakefield, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Four-inch diameter trees blown down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Wakefield, MI
58 mph
Aug 4, 2006
9:37 PM EST
Wind report for Wakefield, MI
Gogebic County · 9,170 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two to three-inch diameter branches down. A few trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: Wakefield, 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 Wakefield, MI

0 reports

No tornado reports were found for this selection.

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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

Wakefield, MI area census snapshot

People & households
Population1,789
Households755
Housing units975
Income
Median household income$48,413
$100k+ households25.6%
$150k+ households6.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached882
Attached single-family5
Small multifamily47
Large multifamily28
Mobile homes13
Housing mix
Single-family share90.5%
Attached-home share0.5%
Multifamily share7.7%
Mobile-home share1.3%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied621
Renter-occupied134
Vacant units220
Home value & age
Median home value$71,400
Owner homes $300k+4.7%
Owner homes $500k+1.8%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1944
Older-home share92.4%
Vehicle context
Households with cars693
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 8 hail, 27 wind, and 0 tornado reports in and near Wakefield, MI, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 8, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Wakefield?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near Wakefield, MI is 4.00″. It was reported near Wakefield, MI on July 28, 2006.

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

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

I am selling a home in Wakefield — 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 Wakefield address?

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