Gladwin County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 180 days · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Has it hailed in Gladwin County, Michigan recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 7 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 10 severe weather events logged here in the last 180 days, together with 3 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 Gladwin 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.
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 424 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Skeels, or 11 miles south of Prudenville, moving northeast at 35 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. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Gladwin County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1044 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Gladwin, moving southeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Gladwin, Beaverton, Wooden Shoe Village, Hockaday, Rhodes, and Winegars.”
- Hail 0.5" Gladwin County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1"
“At 541 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms from near Clare to west of Gladwin, moving northeast at 25 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 1" 4 NW Hockaday SPC verified report
- Hail 0.75" Gladwin 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 Gladwin 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 Gladwin County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Gladwin County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 24, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 242 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Skeels, or 11 miles northwest of Gladwin, moving northeast 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... Gladwin, St.”
- Hail 0.25" Gladwin County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 335 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Skeels, or 9 miles northwest of Gladwin, moving east at 65 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Gladwin, Beaverton, Wooden Shoe Village, Rhodes, Hockaday, Skeels, Bowmanville, and Winegars.”
- Hail 0.75" Gladwin County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Gladwin County, MI?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 10 severe weather events in Gladwin County over the last 180 days. Exact dates and locations for recent storms are available in the app with a free account.
Has there been hail in Gladwin County recently?
Yes — 7 hail reports in the last 180 days, with hail up to 1" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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