Leelanau County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 14, 2026
Looking for storm and wind reports in Leelanau County, Michigan? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 19 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 10 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph, plus 9 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.
Leelanau County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Leelanau County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Leelanau County
Recent storms — full detail available in the app
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.
See the specifics — 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.
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports
“Trees down at M-22 and Putnam Rd. Time estimated via radar. (APX)”
“Lots of small branches down... BBQ blown off deck. Estimated 50 mph peak gust. (APX)”
- Wind Unknown 1 NNE Peshawbestown SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 NE Maple City SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Cedar SPC verified report
Monday, June 29, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 841 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms 11 miles northwest of Leland, moving east at 40 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Northport around 850 AM EDT.”
“At 743 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 8 miles north of Sleeping Bear Point, moving east at 25 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Leland around 755 AM EDT.”
- Hail 0.5" Leelanau County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Leelanau County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 25, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 621 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Leland, moving east at 15 mph. Hazard: Pea size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Leland, Suttons Bay, Lake Leelanau, Peshawbestown, Omena, and Good Harbor.”
- Hail 0.25" Leelanau County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25", wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 629 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 24 miles east of Jacksonport to near Arcadia to near Fountain. Movement was northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”
“At 1249 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 9 miles northwest of Frankfort, 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. Locations impacted include...”
- Wind 50 mph Leelanau County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Leelanau County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1243 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Elberta, or near Frankfort, moving northeast at 40 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" Leelanau 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 Leelanau 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 Leelanau County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Leelanau County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 943 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Benzonia, or near Beulah, moving northeast 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Leelanau County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1142 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Arcadia, or 9 miles south of Frankfort, moving east at 60 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" Leelanau County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, February 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1047 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Glen Haven, or over Sleeping Bear Point, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Leelanau 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 Leelanau County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Leelanau County, MI?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 19 severe weather events in Leelanau 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 Leelanau County recently?
Yes — 9 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.75" 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 Leelanau 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.