Benzie County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Benzie County, Michigan? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 18 severe weather events in the last 180 days — 11 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph, plus 7 hail reports with hail up to 0.75". The most recent recorded storm activity was in September 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Benzie County
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Storm activity from the last 30 days is summarized at the county level on this page. Exact locations, radar snapshots, and official warning boundaries for recent events are available with a free account.
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Events older than 30 days, as recorded by the National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center. Excerpts are quoted directly from official warnings and verified reports.
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1137 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles west of Frankfort, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Benzie County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Power lines down northwest of Honor. Time estimated via radar. (APX)”
- Wind Unknown 3 NW Honor SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1249 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northwest of Frankfort, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“Delayed report. Dispatch received several reports of trees and powerlines down in and around the Honor area. Time estimated from radar. (APX)”
- Hail 0.25" Benzie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown Honor SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 W Benzonia SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 W Honor SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 WSW Lake Ann SPC verified report
Monday, May 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1243 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Elberta, or near Frankfort, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Benzie County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 4, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 9 PM EDT this evening. AFFECTED AREA...Northern lower Michigan. WIND...Sustained southwest winds 15-25 mph with gusts to 30-45 mph. Locally higher gusts to 50 mph possible across open areas and near the immediate lakeshores.”
- Wind 50 mph Benzie County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“While breezy southeast winds will be common through tonight, locally stronger wind gusts are possible late this afternoon through early evening behind a decaying line of showers and thunderstorms approaching from the southwest. Winds may gust as high as 45 to 55 mph, with the most likely time frame for these stronger gusts being between 4-8 PM.”
“While breezy southeast winds will be common through tonight, locally stronger wind gusts are possible late this afternoon through early evening behind a decaying line of showers and thunderstorms approaching from the southwest. Winds may gust as high as 45 to 55 mph, with the most likely time frame for these stronger gusts being between 4-8 PM.”
- Wind 55 mph Benzie County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Benzie County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 943 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Benzonia, or near Beulah, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Benzie County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 153 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Hoxeyville, or 14 miles southwest of Cadillac, moving east at 55 mph. Additional thunderstorms were located across southern Manistee county and northern Mason county. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor hail damage is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1142 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Arcadia, or 9 miles south of Frankfort, moving east at 60 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Benzie County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Benzie County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Benzie County, MI?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 18 severe weather events in Benzie County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Benzie County recently?
Yes — 7 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 0.75" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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