Emmet County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Emmet County, Michigan recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 8 hail reports with hail up to 0.88", among 13 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 5 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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Emmet 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.
Friday, July 17, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1019 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Wilderness State Park, or 14 miles west of Mackinaw City, 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...”
“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...”
- Hail 0.75" Emmet County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Emmet County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Emmet County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, June 29, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 120 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Pellston, moving east at 25 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...”
“Numerous trees downed on State Rd south of Robinson Rd. Time estimated by radar. (APX)”
- Hail 0.88" Emmet County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 4 NNE Stutsmanville SPC verified report
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" Emmet 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 Emmet 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 Emmet County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Emmet County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
2 NWS warnings — 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.”
“At 930 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Stutsmanville, or near Harbor Springs, moving northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.75" Emmet County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Emmet 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 Emmet County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Emmet County, MI?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 13 severe weather events in Emmet 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 Emmet County recently?
Yes — 8 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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