Crawford County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026
Has it hailed in Crawford County, Michigan recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 9 hail reports with hail up to 1.25", among 17 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 8 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. The most recent recorded storm activity was on Jul 27, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
Crawford County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Crawford County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Hail history for an address in Crawford County
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Check an address 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.
Monday, July 27, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 945 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over North Higgins Lake, or 8 miles west of Roscommon, moving southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Roscommon, St. Helen, Higgins Lake, North Higgins Lake, Clear Lake, Lake St. Helen, South Higgins Lake, and Foster Township.”
“At 839 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Darragh, or 7 miles southeast of Mancelona, moving east at 30 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 0.75" Crawford County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Crawford County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, July 26, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.25"
“Delayed report of quarter to half dollar sized hail near Camp Grayling. Time estimated from radar. (APX)”
- Hail 1.25" 5 WSW Grayling SPC verified report
Monday, July 20, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1141 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Darragh to near Kalkaska to near South Boardman. Movement was east at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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" Crawford 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 Crawford County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Picture on social media of trees downed at Heather Lane and North Down River Road. Time estimated by radar. (APX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 NNE Grayling SPC verified report
Thursday, June 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 235 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near South Branch Township, or near Roscommon, moving east at 15 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... South Branch Township around 240 PM EDT.”
- Hail 0.75" Crawford County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 402 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Sigma, or 7 miles southeast of Kalkaska, moving northeast at 25 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 0.75" Crawford County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Delayed report from social media of trees down. Time estimated from radar. (APX)”
- Wind Unknown 6 W Red Oak SPC verified report
Sunday, May 17, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 759 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Williamsburg to Fife Lake to near Manton. Movement was northeast at 40 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 Crawford 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 Crawford 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 Crawford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Crawford County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 24, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 239 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over North Higgins Lake, or 9 miles west of Roscommon, moving northeast at 45 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 0.25" Crawford County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1230 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hartwick Pines State Park, or 10 miles northeast of Grayling, moving east at 45 mph. Significant amounts of small hail covering roadways will be possible, leading to hazardous travel. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Crawford County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, February 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 110 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over South Branch Township, or near Roscommon, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Pea to half inch size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Crawford 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 Crawford County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Crawford County, MI?
The most recent recorded event was on Jul 27, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 17 severe weather events in Crawford 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 Crawford County recently?
Yes — 9 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.25" 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 Crawford 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.