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Hail, Wind & Tornado Reports in Kalkaska County, MI

Public hail, wind, and tornado reports across Kalkaska County, MI from October 28, 1963 through July 28, 2026, sourced from NOAA/NWS Local Storm Reports and SPC storm report data.

Example: 49738 — search hail, wind and tornado public reports for any U.S. ZIP code 
Hail Reports
22
Wind Reports
51
Tornado Reports
8
Max Hail Size
1.75″
Source  NOAA SPC · NWS Local Storm Reports Coverage  Kalkaska County, MI · 1963–present Updated  Daily · last Jul 28, 2026

Latest NWS Hail Reports in Kalkaska County

22 reports
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0.88″ hail
Jul 28, 2026
12:58 AM UTC
Hail report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report. Torrential rainfall and hail almost to the size of quarters on the northeast side of Manistee Lake. Time estimated from radar.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 Ne Darragh, MI
0.25″ hail
Jul 28, 2026
12:47 AM UTC
Hail report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Delayed report of pea size hail just south of Mancelona in Kalkaska county. Estimated storm total rainfall of around 4 inches of rain in a garden rain gauge.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 Se Antrim, MI
1.00″ hail
Apr 28, 2024
1:30 AM UTC
Hail report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Quarter sized hail near M66 and Prairie Ln.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 ENE South Boardman, MI
1.50″ hail
Apr 28, 2024
12:50 AM UTC
Hail report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Image on social media with ruler showing at least 1.5 inch hail.
NWS Hail Report Location: 3 WNW South Boardman, MI
1.00″ hail
Sep 26, 2020
1:54 PM UTC
Hail report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: HAM RADIO OPERATOR RELAYED REPORTED OF QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1 N Rapid City, MI
1.00″ hail
Apr 7, 2020
10:15 PM UTC
Hail report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Bear Lake, MI
1.50″ hail
Jul 8, 2016
3:44 PM UTC
Hail report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: MANISTEE LAKES AREA
NWS Hail Report Location: 10 SSE Mancelona, MI
1.75″ hail
Jul 8, 2016
3:35 PM UTC
Hail report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 12 SE Mancelona, MI
1.00″ hail
Jul 8, 2016
3:20 PM UTC
Hail report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Rapid City, MI
1.00″ hail
Aug 2, 2015
2:50 PM EST-5
Hail report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 5.39 SW Sharon, MI
1.75″ hail
May 20, 2013
1:51 PM EST-5
Hail report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2.76 N Spencer, MI
1.75″ hail
Jun 15, 2008
5:57 PM EST-5
Hail report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 1.27 S Houseman, MI
0.75″ hail
Jun 14, 2008
8:40 PM EST-5
Hail report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: 2 S Sigma, MI
0.88″ hail
Jun 28, 2006
1:02 PM EST
Hail report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Hail Report Location: Sharon, MI
0.88″ hail
Jun 3, 2006
2:30 PM EST
Hail report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Hail Report Description: Another day of pop-up afternoon thunderstorms, thanks to cold air aloft residing over the Great Lakes region. One storm produced nickel sized hail in Kalkaska County.
NWS Hail Report Location: 6 S Kalkaska, 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 Kalkaska County

30 reports
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UNK mph
Jul 2, 2026
6:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree damage reported-- 50 foot tall birch tree.
NWS Wind Report Location: Blue Lake Township, MI
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
4:07 PM UTC
Wind report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Reports of several trees and tree limbs downed in the Manistee Lake (Kalkaska County) area. Power outages reported. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NE Darragh, MI
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
4:05 PM UTC
Wind report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Tree took down power line at a residence in Excelsior Township. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 N Sigma, MI
UNK mph
Jul 1, 2026
4:03 PM UTC
Wind report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: Report of a barn door blown off the structure north of Kalkaska. Time estimated by radar.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 NNE Kalkaska, MI
UNK mph
Aug 29, 2021
6:37 PM UTC
Wind report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: REPORT FROM MPING: 1-INCH TREE LIMBS BROKEN; SHINGLES BLOWN OFF.
NWS Wind Report Location: 3 SE Kalkaska, MI
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2021
5:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN NEAR ALBRIGHT SWAMP. SOCIAL MEDIA PICTURES SHOW ONE TREE DOWN ON TOP OF A HOUSE.
NWS Wind Report Location: 1 W South Boardman, MI
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2021
5:55 PM UTC
Wind report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN SOUTH BOARDMAN. PICS SENT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA. TIME ESTIMATED BASED ON RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: South Boardman, MI
UNK mph
Aug 11, 2021
3:00 AM UTC
Wind report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: WIDESPREAD TREE AND POWER LINE DAMAGE OVER NORTHERN HALF OF COUNTY BETWEEN APPROXIMATELY 1055 PM AND 1125 PM.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kalkaska, MI
UNK mph
Jul 5, 2021
11:30 PM UTC
Wind report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PICTURES OF MULTIPLE TREES DOWN IN THE VILLAGE. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: Kalkaska, MI
UNK mph
Nov 11, 2020
12:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN ACROSS SPENCER RD EAST OF N SHARON RD.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 SSW Sigma, MI
UNK mph
Jul 19, 2019
11:14 AM UTC
Wind report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DOWN REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 W Sharon, MI
65 mph
Jul 11, 2019
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: VIDEO OF STRONG WIND GUSTS SENT FROM THE SOUTH END OF TORCH LAKE. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Rapid City, MI
UNK mph
Jul 11, 2019
1:40 AM UTC
Wind report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: PICTURES RELAYED OF TREES DOWN OVER POWER LINES. TIME ESTIMATED VIA RADAR.
NWS Wind Report Location: 2 NW Rapid City, MI
UNK mph
Aug 28, 2018
11:25 PM UTC
Wind report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: TREES DAMAGED IN RAPID CITY.
NWS Wind Report Location: Rapid City, MI
UNK mph
Jul 2, 2018
1:15 AM UTC
Wind report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Wind Report Description: LARGE TREE BLOWN DOWN DUE TO HIGH WINDS.
NWS Wind Report Location: 4 ESE Bear Lake, 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 Kalkaska County

8 reports
EF1 category
Sep 1, 2014
12:47 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: An EF-1 tornado impacted northeast Kalkaska County. Most of the damage was comprised of uprooted or broken hardwood and softwood trees. Several residences were damaged by falling trees. Peak winds were estimated at 100 mph.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2.88 NNE Darragh, MI
EF2 category
Oct 18, 2007
6:35 PM EST-5
Tornado report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: The Kalkaska tornado was the first killer tornado in Northern Lower Michigan in over 30 years. It touched down just south of Crofton, and tracked north-northeast, lifting just after crossing the Kalkaska County Airport. A home was damaged in a subdivision just south of Crofton. The most substantial damage, as well as the fatality, occurred near the intersection of US-131 and Crofton Road. A large metal warehouse was damaged, a single wide mobile home was destroyed, and several stick-built homes received moderate to severe damage. The fatality and injury occurred inside the mobile home. A 29 year old man was pulled from the mobile home, but passed away at a nearby hospital. Numerous large trees were also uprooted. The damage became more sporadic to the northeast, until another pocket of concentrated damage at the Kalkaska County Airport. Several hangars and small planes were damaged, as were several homes in the area. Sheet metal from one of the hangars was deposited near the Kalkaska Middle School. Winds were estimated at 120 mph, making it an EF2.
NWS Tornado Report Location: .2 S Crofton, MI
F0 category
Jun 25, 1998
7:10 PM EST
Tornado report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: Brief tornado touchdown with no reported damage.
NWS Tornado Report Location: 2 NE Kalkaska, MI
F1 category
May 31, 1998
4:50 AM EST
Tornado report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A tornado intermittently on the ground for around 7 miles destroyed one mobile home and damaged 2 others. The combination of tornadic and straight-line winds also downed numerous trees.
NWS Tornado Report Location: NW Kalkaska, MI
F0 category
Jul 17, 1994
5:08 PM EST
Tornado report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: A fire department spotter observed a tornado as it touched down in an open field. No damage was reported. Several other funnel clouds were sighted across western and southern portions of the county between 1700 EST and 1900 EST.
NWS Tornado Report Location: South Boardman, MI
F2 category
Jul 23, 1976
6:40 PM CST
Tornado report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F1 category
Jun 15, 1976
5:35 PM CST
Tornado report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 Homes in County
Tornado Report Description: No National Weather Service description provided.
NWS Tornado Report Location: Not provided, MI
F1 category
Jul 3, 1974
12:30 AM CST
Tornado report for Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County · 9,423 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

Kalkaska County, MI area census snapshot

People & households
Population18,116
Households7,716
Housing units11,655
Income
Median household income$60,365
$100k+ households35.9%
$150k+ households9.9%
Housing stock
Single-family detached9,423
Attached single-family47
Small multifamily246
Large multifamily168
Mobile homes1,765
Housing mix
Single-family share80.9%
Attached-home share0.4%
Multifamily share3.6%
Mobile-home share15.1%
Ownership & occupancy
Owner-occupied6,748
Renter-occupied968
Vacant units3,939
Home value & age
Median home value$174,300
Owner homes $300k+18.4%
Owner homes $500k+5.0%
Owner homes $750k+2.0%
Median year built1980
Older-home share49.9%
Vehicle context
Households with cars7,329
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Top ZIP Codes with NWS Storm Reports in Kalkaska County

49738 55
Grayling, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49646 40
Bear Lake, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49659 35
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49633 17
Fife Lake, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49690 17
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49676 14
Rapid City, MI Hail, wind & tornado reports
49680 9
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49612 7
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Frequently asked questions

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

Our records show 22 hail, 51 wind, and 8 tornado reports in Kalkaska County, compiled from NOAA SPC and NWS Local Storm Reports. The most recent was reported on July 28, 2026.

What is the largest hail ever reported in Kalkaska County?

The largest hail size in these storm-report records in Kalkaska County is 1.75″. It was reported near Mancelona, MI on July 8, 2016.

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

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

I am selling a home in Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska County address?

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