Manistee 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 Manistee County, Michigan recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 10 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 18 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 8 high-wind reports with gusts up to 55 mph. 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 Manistee 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.
Monday, July 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 1137 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 12 miles west of Frankfort, moving east 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" Manistee County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Delayed report; time estimated from radar. Spotter 5 miles SSW of Brethren reported a large tree fell and took down a power pole... resulting in power outage. Power was (APX)”
- Wind Unknown 5 SSW Brethren SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 851 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Onekama, or 12 miles northeast of Manistee, 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Manistee County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“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...”
- Hail 0.25" Manistee County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1238 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Manistee, moving northeast at 30 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 0.5" Manistee County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 17, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Delayed report. Images shared by broadcast media of damaged/collapsed roof of an outbuilding. Time estimated via radar. (APX)”
- Wind Unknown Bear Lake SPC verified report
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 Manistee 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 Manistee County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Manistee 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" Manistee County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 149 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Norwalk, or 10 miles northeast of Manistee, moving east at 60 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Sherman, Kaleva, Onekama, Mesick, Bear Lake, Harrietta, Brethren, Norwalk, Yuma, Orchard Beach State Park, and Wildwood.”
“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 0.88" Manistee County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Manistee County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Manistee County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, March 7, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 331 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 17 miles northwest of Ludington SP to near Shelby. Movement was east at 55 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" Manistee 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 Manistee County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Manistee County, MI?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 18 severe weather events in Manistee 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 Manistee County recently?
Yes — 10 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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