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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Grand Traverse County, MI

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Grand Traverse County, MI from August 20, 1955 through August 19, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

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Hail Reports
53
Wind Reports
100
Tornado Reports
5
Max Hail Size
2.00″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Grand Traverse County, MI · 1955–present Updated  Daily · last Aug 19, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Grand Traverse County

30 reports
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1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2025
12:00 PM UTC
Hail report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Picture of quarter sized hail just outside of TC.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 E Traverse City, MI
1.50″ hail
Jun 21, 2025
11:54 AM UTC
Hail report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Reports of up to 1.5 hail and heavy rain that has led to water on roadways.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NE Bates, MI
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2025
11:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail near Long lake MI... west of TC.
NWS Hail Report Location: 4 ENE Lake Ann, MI
1.25″ hail
Jun 21, 2025
11:44 AM UTC
Hail report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Half dollar sized hail in downtown TVC.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Traverse City, MI
1.00″ hail
Jun 21, 2025
11:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Dime to quarter sized hail covering ground.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Traverse City, MI
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2024
1:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Kingsley, MI
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2024
1:25 AM UTC
Hail report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail at the intersection of M113 and M186. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 W Fife Lake, MI
1.00″ hail
Aug 3, 2023
9:46 PM UTC
Hail report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report of quarter size hail near Front and Division in Traverse City. Spotter also reported lots of tree damage in the area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Traverse City, MI
1.00″ hail
Jul 22, 2023
7:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Images and video shared on social media of hail covering the ground in and around Interlochen.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WNW Interlochen, MI
1.25″ hail
Jul 22, 2023
7:12 PM UTC
Hail report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quite a bit of hail partially covering US-31.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 WNW Interlochen, MI
1.00″ hail
Jul 22, 2023
7:07 PM UTC
Hail report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Hail about the size of quarters reported on US-31 in Interlochen.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 NW Interlochen, MI
1.00″ hail
Jun 25, 2023
9:10 PM UTC
Hail report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Trained spotter reports quarter sized hail and vehicle damage 1 mile north of Chums Corner in Grand Traverse County. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 NNE Grawn, MI
1.00″ hail
Jun 16, 2022
2:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: DELAYED REPORT FROM SOCIAL MEDIA... ESTIMATED BRIEF QUARTER SIZE HAIL. TIME ESTIMATED FROM RADAR.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 W Traverse City, MI
1.25″ hail
May 25, 2019
7:45 AM UTC
Hail report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 SW Traverse City, MI
1.00″ hail
May 25, 2019
7:43 AM UTC
Hail report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: RELAYED THROUGH MPING.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 WSW Traverse City, 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 Grand Traverse County

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60 mph
Aug 19, 2026
12:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Small debris in the roadway reported.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 Wnw Interlochen, MI
UNK mph
Jul 21, 2026
3:21 AM UTC
Wind report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Trees down.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 Ssw Greilickville, MI
55 mph
Jul 21, 2026
3:19 AM UTC
Wind report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: ASOS station KTVC Traverse City - Cherry Capital Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 Se Traverse City, MI
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
3:36 PM UTC
Wind report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a willow tree snapped. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 5 E Grawn, MI
UNK mph
Jun 10, 2026
11:11 PM UTC
Wind report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree downed onto a boat trailer 3 miles east of Interlochen. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 E Interlochen, MI
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2025
6:01 PM UTC
Wind report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Emergency manager relayed a report from the public of numerous trees down and a roof ripped off a silo. Delayed report... time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Traverse City, MI
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2025
1:30 AM UTC
Wind report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous tstm wnd dmg report from 3 SSE Traverse City. Emergency manager relayed a report from the public of numerous trees down and a roof ripped off a silo. Delayed report... time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Traverse City, MI
UNK mph
Jul 24, 2025
1:25 AM UTC
Wind report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: County dispatch reports trees and powerlines down on Hammond Rd in Garfield twp. Also reported that trees and powerlines are down across various other portions of Grand Traverse county. Time estimated via radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSE Traverse City, MI
UNK mph
Jun 29, 2024
11:15 PM UTC
Wind report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Power lines down over road led to road closure.
NWS Wind Report Location: Williamsburg, MI
67 mph
Aug 3, 2023
9:59 PM UTC
Wind report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 4 W Bates to tstm wnd gst report. Mesonet station MC112 Mdot Site.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Bates, MI
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2023
9:46 PM UTC
Wind report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Various reports of wind damage... including downed trees and power poles... from mping and social media in this area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Traverse City, MI
64 mph
Aug 3, 2023
9:43 PM UTC
Wind report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 2 SE Traverse City to tstm wnd gst report. ASOS station KTVC Traverse City - Cherry Capital Airport.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SE Traverse City, MI
UNK mph
Aug 3, 2023
9:40 PM UTC
Wind report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Picture relayed from broadcast media. Trees down in vicinity of 500 block of 8th Street in Traverse City. Broadcast media also relayed additional pictures of downed trees from the Traverse City area. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 WNW Traverse City, MI
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
9:24 PM UTC
Wind report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of power lines down on Hartman Road.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SSW Traverse City, MI
UNK mph
Jun 25, 2023
9:18 PM UTC
Wind report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Grand Traverse County central dispatch reports a tree downed on a house near Fire Station 12 at Silver Lake.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Grawn, 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 Grand Traverse County

5 reports
UNK category
Sep 22, 2025
8:50 PM UTC
Tornado report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Video relayed by media of brief... weak tornado crossing the road. Location estimated via radar.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 4 SW Greilickville, MI
F3 category
Jun 26, 1969
1:30 PM CST
Tornado report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F2 category
May 8, 1964
8:26 PM CST
Tornado report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F2 category
Sep 13, 1961
2:12 PM CST
Tornado report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F4 category
Apr 3, 1956
6:15 PM CST
Tornado report for Grand Traverse County, MI
Grand Traverse County · 33,647 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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NWS Storm Reports & Census Data

U.S. Census Data · County

Grand Traverse County, MI area census snapshot

People & households
Population95,757
Households39,596
Housing units46,435
Income
Median household income$79,486
$100k+ households45.0%
$150k+ households16.4%
Housing stock
Single-family detached33,647
Attached single-family2,024
Small multifamily3,459
Large multifamily4,127
Mobile homes3,164
Housing mix
Single-family share72.5%
Attached-home share4.4%
Multifamily share16.3%
Mobile-home share6.8%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied30,302
Renter-occupied9,294
Vacant units6,839
Home value & age
Median home value$296,200
Owner homes $300k+48.9%
Owner homes $500k+19.3%
Owner homes $750k+7.7%
Median year built1986
Older-home share41.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars37,430
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Grand Traverse County

49684 49
Greilickville, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49686 28
Traverse City, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49633 17
Fife Lake, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49690 17
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49696 17
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49649 16
Kingsley, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49685 14
Chums Corner, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49637 10
Grawn, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49643 10
Bendon, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49620 9
Buckley, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49683 8
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 53 hail, 100 wind, and 5 tornado reports in Grand Traverse County, 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 Grand Traverse County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Grand Traverse County is 2.00″. It was reported near Fife Lake, MI on July 7, 1980.

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

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

I am selling a home in Grand Traverse 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 Grand Traverse County address?

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