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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Emmet County, MI

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Emmet County, MI from June 6, 1955 through August 18, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
18
Wind Reports
73
Tornado Reports
4
Max Hail Size
2.50″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Emmet County, MI · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 18, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Emmet County

18 reports
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1.00″ hail
Sep 30, 2019
7:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Emmet County, MI
Emmet County · 15,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Levering, MI
0.88″ hail
Sep 21, 2012
12:15 PM EST-5
Hail report for Emmet County, MI
Emmet County · 15,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3.12 SSW (Pln)Emmet Co Apt Pe, MI
0.75″ hail
Jun 8, 2011
12:53 PM EST-5
Hail report for Emmet County, MI
Emmet County · 15,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .49 E Bay View, MI
0.75″ hail
Jun 9, 2010
3:21 PM EST-5
Hail report for Emmet County, MI
Emmet County · 15,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: A spotter reported penny-sized hail near the US-31 and US-131 intersection.
NWS Hail Report Location: .06 WSW Bay View, MI
0.75″ hail
Jun 22, 2008
3:00 PM EST-5
Hail report for Emmet County, MI
Emmet County · 15,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: .97 E Brutus, MI
0.75″ hail
Jul 30, 2006
11:15 AM EST
Hail report for Emmet County, MI
Emmet County · 15,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Alanson, MI
1.00″ hail
Oct 14, 2005
8:43 PM EST
Hail report for Emmet County, MI
Emmet County · 15,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Thunderstorms developed over the warm waters of far northern Lake Michigan, just ahead of a cold front. The strongest storm produced large hail as it came onshore.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Cross Vlg, MI
0.88″ hail
Jun 27, 2005
4:05 PM EST
Hail report for Emmet County, MI
Emmet County · 15,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 N Conway, MI
0.75″ hail
Jun 27, 2005
3:42 PM EST
Hail report for Emmet County, MI
Emmet County · 15,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 SE Petoskey, MI
0.75″ hail
Apr 18, 2002
9:40 AM EST
Hail report for Emmet County, MI
Emmet County · 15,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Petoskey, MI
0.75″ hail
Jul 13, 2000
7:22 PM EST
Hail report for Emmet County, MI
Emmet County · 15,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Pellston, MI
1.00″ hail
Aug 23, 1998
9:30 PM EST
Hail report for Emmet County, MI
Emmet County · 15,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5 SW Petoskey, MI
1.25″ hail
Jun 24, 1998
9:15 PM EST
Hail report for Emmet County, MI
Emmet County · 15,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Petoskey, MI
2.50″ hail
Jun 24, 1998
9:15 PM EST
Hail report for Emmet County, MI
Emmet County · 15,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Large hail up to 2.50" in diameter caused $100,000 worth of damage to cars on two lots west of Petoskey.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 W Petoskey, MI
1.50″ hail
Jun 24, 1998
8:55 PM EST
Hail report for Emmet County, MI
Emmet County · 15,881 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bayshore, 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 Emmet County

30 reports
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54 mph
Aug 18, 2026
11:54 PM UTC
Wind report for Emmet County, MI
Emmet County · 15,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KPLN Pellston - Rgnl Airport Of Emmet County.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Pellston, MI
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2026
4:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Emmet County, MI
Emmet County · 15,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Numerous trees downed on State Rd south of Robinson Rd. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 NNE Stutsmanville, MI
UNK mph
Jul 16, 2024
3:28 AM UTC
Wind report for Emmet County, MI
Emmet County · 15,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power outages reported. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Harbor Springs, MI
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2021
6:45 PM UTC
Wind report for Emmet County, MI
Emmet County · 15,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: Harbor Springs, MI
58 mph
Aug 29, 2021
6:10 PM UTC
Wind report for Emmet County, MI
Emmet County · 15,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Wind Report Location: Petoskey, MI
UNK mph
May 26, 2021
3:27 AM UTC
Wind report for Emmet County, MI
Emmet County · 15,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TWO HEALTHY PINE TREES UPROOTED. TIME ESTIMATED.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 WNW Pellston, MI
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2020
10:00 PM UTC
Wind report for Emmet County, MI
Emmet County · 15,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DELAYED REPORT OF LARGE TREE LIMB DAMAGING ROOF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Bay View, MI
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2020
9:14 PM UTC
Wind report for Emmet County, MI
Emmet County · 15,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: DAMAGE TO WOODEN FENCE. ALSO SOME BROKEN LIMBS ON TREES.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Petoskey, MI
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2020
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Emmet County, MI
Emmet County · 15,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE LARGE TREES DOWN ON SOUTHEAST SIDE OF PETOSKEY. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Petoskey, MI
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2020
8:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Emmet County, MI
Emmet County · 15,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 SE Petoskey, MI
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2020
8:20 PM UTC
Wind report for Emmet County, MI
Emmet County · 15,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: STAFFORDS INN AT BAY VIEW TREES AND LARGE SIGN BLOWN DOWN.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 ENE Bay View, MI
UNK mph
Jul 18, 2020
8:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Emmet County, MI
Emmet County · 15,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PICTURES ON SOCIAL MEDIA OF BUILDING DAMAGE TO PENNSYLVANIA PLAZA BUILDING.
NWS Wind Report Location: Petoskey, MI
UNK mph
Sep 30, 2019
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Emmet County, MI
Emmet County · 15,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON POWER LINES. POWER OUTAGE REPORTED.
NWS Wind Report Location: Harbor Springs, MI
UNK mph
Sep 30, 2019
7:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Emmet County, MI
Emmet County · 15,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREE DOWN ON POWER LINES.
NWS Wind Report Location: Petoskey, MI
59 mph
Oct 4, 2018
4:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Emmet County, MI
Emmet County · 15,881 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS STATION PLN... PELLSTON - RGNL AIRPORT OF EMMET COUNTY.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 NW Pellston, 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 Emmet County

4 reports
F0 category
Aug 14, 1996
3:28 PM EST
Tornado report for Emmet County, MI
Emmet County · 15,881 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Pellston Airport, MI
F0 category
Aug 18, 1987
6:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Emmet County, MI
Emmet County · 15,881 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F1 category
Jul 4, 1957
3:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Emmet County, MI
Emmet County · 15,881 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F1 category
Jun 6, 1955
2:00 PM CST
Tornado report for Emmet County, MI
Emmet County · 15,881 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
Showing 4 of 4
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 · County

Emmet County, MI area census snapshot

People & households
Population34,159
Households14,604
Housing units21,886
Income
Median household income$73,724
$100k+ households37.6%
$150k+ households14.2%
Housing stock
Single-family detached15,881
Attached single-family763
Small multifamily2,381
Large multifamily1,485
Mobile homes1,283
Housing mix
Single-family share72.6%
Attached-home share3.5%
Multifamily share17.7%
Mobile-home share5.9%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied11,214
Renter-occupied3,390
Vacant units7,282
Home value & age
Median home value$275,300
Owner homes $300k+44.1%
Owner homes $500k+18.3%
Owner homes $750k+9.8%
Median year built1985
Older-home share42.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars13,817
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Emmet County

49770 31
Petoskey, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49740 16
Harbor Springs, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49769 15
Pellston, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49713 11
Boyne Falls, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49716 11
Brutus, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49706 9
Brutus, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49701 7
Mackinaw City, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49755 6
Levering, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49718 3
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 18 hail, 73 wind, and 4 tornado reports in Emmet County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on August 18, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Emmet County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Emmet County is 2.50″. It was reported near Petoskey, MI on June 24, 1998.

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

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

I am selling a home in Emmet County — 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 Emmet County address?

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