Chippewa County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 14, 2026
Has it hailed in Chippewa County, Michigan recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 28 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 37 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 9 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was in August 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Chippewa County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Chippewa County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Chippewa County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
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.
See the specifics — free →Storm log — the official record, day by day
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.
Friday, July 31, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Images shared of trees down and a flag pole bent in half. Time estimated via radar. (APX)”
- Wind Unknown 6 N Mccarron SPC verified report
Monday, July 27, 2026
11 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 226 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Eckerman, or 15 miles south of Paradise, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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... Strongs, Raco, Eckerman, and Platt Lake.”
“At 214 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Hulbert, or 19 miles east of Newberry, moving southeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel 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... Trout Lake, Hulbert, Fibre, and East Lake.”
- Hail 0.88" Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 26, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 1"
“Social media report with picture. Time estimated via radar. (APX)”
- Hail 1" Rudyard SPC verified report
- Hail 1" Eckerman SPC verified report
Monday, July 20, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 348 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Lower Tahquamenon Falls State Park, or 11 miles southwest of Paradise, moving east at 45 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...”
“At 348 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Lower Tahquamenon Falls State Park, or 11 miles southwest of Paradise, moving east at 45 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" Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1101 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southwest of Lower Tahquamenon Falls State Park, or 12 miles northeast of Newberry, moving southeast 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" Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, July 3, 2026
5 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 301 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hulbert, or 14 miles east of Newberry, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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... Trout Lake, Hulbert, and Rexton.”
“At 323 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Hulbert to near Newberry. These storms were moving southeast at 10 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 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 0.88" Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 229 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Whitefish Point, moving east 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... Whitefish Point.”
- Hail 0.75" Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 29, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 948 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Trout Lake, or 23 miles northwest of St. Ignace, moving northeast at 45 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. Locations impacted include...”
“At 948 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Trout Lake, or 23 miles northwest of St. Ignace, moving northeast at 45 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. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, June 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 231 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Sault Ste. Marie, moving east at 40 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. Locations impacted include... Sault Ste. Marie, Dafter, Sugar Island, and McCarron.”
- Hail 0.5" Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, February 27, 2026
5 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, Western Chippewa, and Western Mackinac Counties, and Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island and Beaver Island and surrounding islands. WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Central Chippewa, Eastern Mackinac, Southeast Chippewa, Western Chippewa, and Western Mackinac Counties, and Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island and Beaver Island and surrounding islands. WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Saturday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, December 20, 2025
3 NWS warnings — 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.”
“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 Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Chippewa County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Chippewa County, MI?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 37 severe weather events in Chippewa County over the last 12 months. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Did it hail in Chippewa County recently?
Yes — 28 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded. The hail map above shows where reports clustered; the storm log lists each day.
How do I see hail history for a specific address in Chippewa County?
Create a free IDOLCheck account and run an address check. It shows verified storm reports and official NWS warning boundaries around any specific property, including the most recent 30 days — county-level pages like this one only tell part of the story.