Charlevoix County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Charlevoix County, Michigan? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 15 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 8 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph, plus 7 hail reports with hail up to 0.75". The most recent recorded storm activity was on Jul 18, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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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.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1214 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Koehler Township to Wolverine to Walloon Lake. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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" Charlevoix County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 17, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1146 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Aloha to Burt Lake to near Charlevoix. Movement was southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1106 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Bliss to near Stutsmanville to 12 miles west of Good Hart. Movement was southeast at 35 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" Charlevoix County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Charlevoix County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 2, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 245 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Boyne City to near Alba to 6 miles east of Sharon. Movement was east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Charlevoix County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Picture on social media of tree limbs downed on Sixmile Lake. Time estimated by radar. (APX)”
“Picture of tree damage with a large branch broken off of tree. Time estimated by radar. (APX)”
- Wind Unknown 3 SE Ellsworth SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Boyne Falls SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 SW Boyne City SPC verified report
Monday, June 29, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 922 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Northport, or 7 miles south of Grand Traverse Light, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”
- Hail 0.5" Charlevoix County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 434 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Jordan Township, or near East Jordan, moving northeast at 30 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”
- Hail 0.75" Charlevoix County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1047 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Clarion, or near Petoskey, moving east at 65 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near...”
- Hail 0.25" Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix 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 Charlevoix County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Charlevoix County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1010 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Young State Park, moving east at 20 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Boyne City, Boyne Falls, Reasoners Corner, Horton Bay, Clarion, Walloon Lake, and Young State Park.”
- Hail 0.75" Charlevoix County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, December 20, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Locally higher gusts to 55mph are possible through midnight. WHERE...Portions of Eastern Upper and Northern Lower Michigan. WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down, especially in areas still recovering from the March 2025 ice storm.”
- Wind 55 mph Charlevoix County NWS severe weather mention
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Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Charlevoix County, MI?
The most recent recorded event was on Jul 18, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 15 severe weather events in Charlevoix County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Charlevoix County recently?
Yes — 7 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.75" recorded.
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