Kalkaska County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Kalkaska County, Michigan? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 19 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 12 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph, plus 7 hail reports with hail up to 0.75". 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.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Kalkaska County
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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.
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“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 0.5" Kalkaska County NWS severe weather mention
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" Kalkaska County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, July 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 343 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Alba, or 7 miles northeast of Mancelona, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Mancelona, Alba, and Blue Lake Township.”
- Wind 50 mph Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Reports of several trees and tree limbs downed in the Manistee Lake (Kalkaska County) area. Power outages reported. Time estimated by radar. (APX)”
“Report of a barn door blown off the structure north of Kalkaska. Time estimated by radar. (APX)”
- Wind Unknown 2 NE Darragh SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 3 NNE Kalkaska SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Blue Lake Township SPC verified report
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" Kalkaska County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 729 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Leelanau State Park to near South Boardman to Lucas. Movement was east at 45 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 Kalkaska County NWS severe weather mention
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 Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Kalkaska County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 153 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Hoxeyville, or 14 miles southwest of Cadillac, moving east at 55 mph. Additional thunderstorms were located across southern Manistee county and northern Mason county. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor hail damage is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Kalkaska County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 30, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1134 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Traverse City State Park, or over Traverse City, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1103 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Morey, or near Lake City, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Lake City, Sharon, Moorestown, Morey, Jennings, Stittsville, and Smithville.”
- Hail 0.75" Kalkaska County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska County NWS severe weather mention
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Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Kalkaska County, MI?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 19 severe weather events in Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska County recently?
Yes — 7 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.75" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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