Clare 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 Clare County, Michigan recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 9 hail reports with hail up to 0.88", among 18 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 9 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph. 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.
Clare County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Clare County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Clare 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.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 351 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 6 miles west of Harrison, or 17 miles northwest of Clare, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Harrison... Elbow Lake... Temple...”
- Hail 0.75" Clare County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 107 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking two thunderstorms near Harrison and 6 miles north of Evart. Movement was east at 30 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Harrison... Springwood Lakes... Elbow Lake...”
- Hail 0.25" Clare County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 250 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Harrison, or 12 miles west of Gladwin, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Harrison... Arnold Lake... Long Lake...”
- Hail 0.75" Clare County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
4 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88", wind gusts up to 60 mph
“Scattered thunderstorms are developing across southwest lower Michigan this afternoon. Several storms will be capable of small hail and winds in excess of 40 mph over the next few hours into the evening. A few storms may become severe with winds to 60 mph and hail to 1 inch in diamater. Remain aware of weather conditions and seek shelter as storms approach.”
“At 632 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7 miles southwest of Reed City, or 8 miles northwest of Big Rapids, moving east at 40 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and nickel size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Big Rapids... Evart...”
- Wind 60 mph Clare County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.88" Clare County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Clare County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Clare County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 18, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“County dispatch reports tree down. Time estimated via radar. (GRR)”
- Wind Unknown 4 N Loomis SPC verified report
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1003 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorms along a line extending from near Marion to 24 miles west of Montague. Movement was east at 40 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Muskegon... Big Rapids...”
- Hail 0.25" Clare County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan. WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Clare County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Northwest wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, and southwest Michigan. WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. WHERE...Clare, Gratiot, Isabella, Mecosta, Montcalm, Osceola, and Ionia Counties. WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT this evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Clare County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clare County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, March 15, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Clare, Gratiot, Isabella, Mecosta, Montcalm, Osceola, and Ionia Counties. WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
“WHAT...Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Clare, Gratiot, Isabella, Mecosta, Montcalm, Osceola, and Ionia Counties. WHEN...Until 11 PM EDT Monday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Clare County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Clare County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, January 9, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...Southwest to west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Wind gusts to 55 mph are possible. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan. WHEN...From 6 AM this morning to 4 PM EST this afternoon. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Clare County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph
“WHAT...West winds gusting 45 to 55 mph. WHERE...Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan. WHEN...From 7 AM Wednesday to 7 AM EST Thursday. Winds strongest Wednesday afternoon and evening. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 55 mph Clare County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Clare County, MI?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 18 severe weather events in Clare 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 Clare County recently?
Yes — 9 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" 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 Clare 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.