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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in and near West Ishpeming, MI

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports in and near West Ishpeming, MI from May 18, 1998 through June 30, 2025, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Hail Reports
8
Wind Reports
18
Tornado Reports
2
Max Hail Size
1.25″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  West Ishpeming, MI · 1998–present Updated  Daily · last Jun 30, 2025

Latest NWS Hail Reports in and near West Ishpeming, MI

8 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2022
7:32 AM UTC
Hail report for West Ishpeming, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: FROM FACEBOOK.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 NW National Mine, MI
1.00″ hail
Jul 19, 2022
7:19 AM UTC
Hail report for West Ishpeming, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: PICTURE ON FACEBOOK SHOWING HAIL MEASURED VIA RULER. LARGEST STONE BETWEEN A NICKEL AND QUARTER.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW National Mine, MI
1.25″ hail
May 31, 2021
6:30 PM UTC
Hail report for West Ishpeming, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT OF QUARTER TO HALF DOLLAR SIZE HAIL THAT COVERED THE GROUND AND DENTED A TRUCK.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW National Mine, MI
1.00″ hail
Jun 2, 2020
11:58 AM UTC
Hail report for West Ishpeming, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: ESTIMATED FROM SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT AND PHOTO. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR AND SOCIAL MEDIA REPORT.
NWS Hail Report Location: West Ishpeming, MI
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2015
6:11 AM EST-5
Hail report for West Ishpeming, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter-sized hail fell for about one minute at the Clarksburg observer's residence.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.46 NNE Clarksburg, MI
0.88″ hail
May 3, 2015
4:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for West Ishpeming, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: There were delayed public reports via social media of nickel-sized hail in West Ishpeming.
NWS Hail Report Location: .95 W West Ishpeming, MI
1.00″ hail
May 3, 2015
4:48 PM EST-5
Hail report for West Ishpeming, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: The observer in Clarksburg measured quarter-sized hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.46 NNE Clarksburg, MI
0.75″ hail
May 18, 1998
7:13 PM EST
Hail report for West Ishpeming, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: West Ishpeming, 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 West Ishpeming, MI

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UNK mph
Jun 30, 2025
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for West Ishpeming, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Branches up to 2 inches in diameter downed. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 SW National Mine, MI
UNK mph
Jul 15, 2024
10:40 PM UTC
Wind report for West Ishpeming, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tweet that tree branches approximately adult male arm size were down along with heavy rain. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: Ishpeming Township, MI
UNK mph
Jul 28, 2023
12:45 AM UTC
Wind report for West Ishpeming, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Observed a large diameter maple tree snapped around 5 feet above the trunk in Tilden Township along Marquette County Road 581. Section of tree landed in a driveway. Time of Event estimated from KMQT Radar. Estimated winds around 50 mph. Delayed report.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WSW National Mine, MI
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2020
3:40 AM UTC
Wind report for West Ishpeming, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT DISPATCH REPORTS DOWNED POWER LINES ACROSS A DRIVEWAY ON COUNTY RD. CD SOUTHWEST OF ISHPEMING.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 WSW National Mine, MI
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2020
3:30 AM UTC
Wind report for West Ishpeming, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTS MULTIPLE POWER LINES REPORTED DOWN ALONG COUNTY RD. CJ AND COUNTY RD. 496 IN ELY TOWNSHIP.
NWS Wind Report Location: 6 WNW National Mine, MI
UNK mph
Aug 12, 2020
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for West Ishpeming, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: NUMEROUS SOFTWOOD TREES SNAPPED AND UPROOTED. TIME ESTIMATED BY RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 S Clarksburg, MI
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2017
6:48 AM UTC
Wind report for West Ishpeming, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REGIONAL CENTRAL DISPATCH REPORTS LARGE POWER POLES DOWN NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF US41 AND COUNTY ROAD 496 IN WEST ISHPEMING LOCATION.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW National Mine, MI
UNK mph
Apr 10, 2017
6:43 AM UTC
Wind report for West Ishpeming, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE HIGH-TENSION TRANSMISSIONS LINES DOWNED...RESULTING IS WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES AND THE CLOSURE OF U.S. 41 WEST OF ISHPEMING. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NW National Mine, MI
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2016
12:05 PM UTC
Wind report for West Ishpeming, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: SEVERAL TREES DOWN BLOCKING BEAGLE CLUB RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 WSW National Mine, MI
63 mph
Aug 26, 2013
2:05 AM EST-5
Wind report for West Ishpeming, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Isolated tree damage was reported around the area west of Ishpeming. Most of the tree damage occurred in the area near the intersection of Randall/Greenwood/Hollyhock Streets. The largest tree was a 10-12 inch diameter pine tree which was snapped near the base. The time of the report was estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: .84 SE North Lake, MI
69 mph
Aug 26, 2013
2:05 AM EST-5
Wind report for West Ishpeming, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees were reported down around Ishpeming...especially west and south of town. The report was relayed through TV-6 news and social media, and the time of the report was estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: .95 W Greenwood, MI
69 mph
Aug 26, 2013
2:05 AM EST-5
Wind report for West Ishpeming, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: A one-foot diameter pine tree was down across Wawonowin Club Road. The report was relayed via the local TV-6 station and was estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: .95 W Greenwood, MI
70 mph
Aug 26, 2013
2:05 AM EST-5
Wind report for West Ishpeming, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Forty-three trees were uprooted or snapped at Wawonowin Golf Course. Some trees were up to two feet in diameter and all fell in the same direction.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.18 NW Greenwood, MI
63 mph
Aug 26, 2013
2:05 AM EST-5
Wind report for West Ishpeming, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Two trees roughly a foot in diameter fell near the intersection of CR 478 and Highway M-28 west of Ishpeming. One tree clipped the corner of a mobile home and another fell on a camper trailer and truck.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.18 NW Greenwood, MI
58 mph
Aug 26, 2013
2:00 AM EST-5
Wind report for West Ishpeming, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: The observer east of Champion reported large trees and branches down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1.38 N Clarksburg, 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 West Ishpeming, MI

2 reports
UNK category
May 24, 2016
7:02 PM UTC
Tornado report for West Ishpeming, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TRAMPOLINE IN BACKYARD WAS DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR. LAWN FURNITURE WAS TOSSED INTO THE WOODS AND DAMAGED. APPLE TREE UPROOTED. SEVERAL LARGE SPRUCE TREES SNAPPED. DELAYED REPORT.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 5 WSW National Mine, MI
UNK category
May 24, 2016
6:56 PM UTC
Tornado report for West Ishpeming, MI
Marquette County · 23,971 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: TREES FELL ON CABIN AND THERE WAS DAMAGE TO A CHIMNEY AT THE CABIN. TIME IS ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 6 WSW National Mine, 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

West Ishpeming, MI area census snapshot

People & households
Population2,714
Households1,060
Housing units1,123
Income
Median household income$80,500
$100k+ households48.8%
$150k+ households20.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached891
Attached single-family97
Small multifamily47
Large multifamily11
Mobile homes77
Housing mix
Single-family share79.3%
Attached-home share8.6%
Multifamily share5.2%
Mobile-home share6.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied939
Renter-occupied121
Vacant units63
Home value & age
Median home value$166,100
Owner homes $300k+6.4%
Owner homes $500k+1.4%
Owner homes $750k+--
Median year built1971
Older-home share80.0%
Vehicle context
Households with cars997
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 8 hail, 18 wind, and 2 tornado reports in and near West Ishpeming, MI, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on June 30, 2025.

What is the largest hail ever reported in West Ishpeming?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in and near West Ishpeming, MI is 1.25″. It was reported near National Mine, MI on May 31, 2021.

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

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

I am selling a home in West Ishpeming — 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 West Ishpeming address?

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