Iosco County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Has it hailed in Iosco County, Michigan recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 7 hail reports with hail up to 2", among 17 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 10 high-wind reports with gusts up to 65 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 Iosco 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
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 551 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near National City, or 8 miles west of Tawas City, moving east 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...”
“At 507 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near West Branch, moving northeast at 45 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" Iosco County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Iosco County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 27, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — hail up to 2"
“Delayed report. Video on social media shows hailstones at least 2 inches in diameter falling on Bissonette Road west of Oscoda. Time estimated by radar. (APX)”
“Reports of 4 military tents blown over and hail of unknown size. Time estimated by radar. (APX)”
- Hail 2" 5 N Wilber SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Wurtsmith Airfield SPC verified report
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1234 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Alger, moving east at 30 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... Sterling, Maple Ridge, and Skidway Lake around 1240 PM EDT.”
- Hail 0.25" Iosco County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 65 mph
“At 1139 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Curtisville, or 11 miles southeast of Mio, moving 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 65 mph 3 SSE East Tawas SPC verified report
- Wind 50 mph Iosco County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 2 ENE South Branch SPC verified report
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 918 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Nine Mile Point to near Fletcher Pond to near Turner. Movement was northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 45 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Iosco County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 454 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking thunderstorms producing strong outflow winds ahead of them. The thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Alger to 10 miles west of Caseville. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Thunderstorm outflow wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.”
- Wind 50 mph Iosco 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 Iosco 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 Iosco County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Iosco County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 24, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 353 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Sterling, 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" Iosco 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" Iosco 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 Iosco County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Iosco County, MI?
The most recent recorded event was in August 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 17 severe weather events in Iosco 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 Iosco County recently?
Yes — 7 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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