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Oakland County Hail Map & Storm Reports

Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 13, 2026

Has it hailed in Oakland County, Michigan recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 34 hail reports with hail up to 1", among 70 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 36 high-wind reports with gusts up to 62 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.

Map of Oakland County, Michigan showing the county boundary and surrounding cities
Oakland County, Michigan. Map © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap · County boundary: US Census Bureau.

Oakland County hail map

Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Oakland County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.

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Events (12 mo)
34
Hail
36
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Tornado
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Max hail
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Max wind (mph)
September 2026
Most recent

What the radar showed

Radar snapshot during the Jul 3, 2026 wind event near Oakland County Intl Air, Oakland County, Michigan, with NWS warning polygons
NEXRAD radar at the moment of the Jul 3, 2026 wind event (62 mph) near Oakland County Intl Air. Outlined polygons are the storm-based warnings exactly as issued by the National Weather Service. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

Last 30 days in Oakland County

Current NEXRAD radar over Oakland County, Michigan with recent storm report locations
Current radar over the Oakland County area, with storm reports from the past 7 days plotted. Refreshes throughout the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.
September 2026 2 storm days · 8 SPC verified reports Exact dates & locations in app →

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.

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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.

Saturday, July 18, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 241 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ortonville to near Oxford to near Romeo. Movement was southeast at 25 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

“At 304 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Milford, moving southeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Novi and Milford around 310 PM EDT. Northville around 325 PM EDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Wednesday, July 15, 2026 storm activity in Oakland County, Michigan
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Social media photo estimating hail size of approximately a quarter-sized. (DTX)”

SPC verified report · Holly

“At 641 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Lake Fenton, or near Fenton, moving southeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

Thursday, July 9, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 804 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Oxford, moving southeast at 20 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Oxford around 810 PM EDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

Saturday, July 4, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 423 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Grand Blanc, moving southeast at 25 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

Friday, July 3, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 62 mph

“Numerous large trees downed across Berkley... some on homes and vehicles... in addition to downed wires. (DTX)”

SPC verified report · Berkley

Thursday, June 25, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"

“At 550 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Sterling Heights, or near Troy, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Warren, Troy, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

“At 320 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Milford, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Milford around 325 PM EDT. West Bloomfield around 350 PM EDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 904 PM EDT, surface obervations and doppler radar indicated an area of enhanced winds along and north of a batch of rain showers. The winds are expanding north across the Metro Detroit region and will conintue through 1000 PM EDT. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 5 NWS warnings — hail up to 1", wind gusts up to 50 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, June 16, 2026 storm activity in Oakland County, Michigan
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“Photo report of 1 inch hail at the intersection of 15 & Telegraph road. (DTX)”

SPC verified report · 2 NE Franklin

“At 956 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Fenton, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Fenton and Holly around 1000 PM EDT. Ortonville around 1015 PM EDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

Thursday, June 11, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“At 1115 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Grand Blanc to near Hartland to near Dexter. Movement was east at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts around 50 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Strong thunderstorms will be near... Milford, Holly, South Lyon, and Ortonville around 1120 PM EDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

“A large tree and wires were blown down do to thunderstorms winds. (DTX)”

SPC verified report · Ferndale

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

“At 1004 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Rochester to near Royal Oak to near Detroit Zoo. Movement was east at 40 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

“At 521 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Clarkston, or 7 miles northwest of Pontiac, moving east at 20 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 525 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Brown City to near Rochester to near Salem. Movement was east at 25 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

“Road closed at Old Orchard Trail and West Shore Dr due to downed tree on roadway. (DTX)”

SPC verified report · Orchard Lake

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

2 SPC verified storm reports · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 344 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Novi, moving northeast at 50 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Novi and West Bloomfield around 350 PM EDT. Pontiac around 355 PM EDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

“At 217 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Milford to Hamburg to near Chelsea. Movement was northeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

Monday, May 18, 2026

3 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 58 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, May 18, 2026 storm activity in Oakland County, Michigan
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 300 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Livonia, moving northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

“Report of large tree limb down on house causing damage to roofing (DTX)”

SPC verified report · 1 NW Rochester Hills

Saturday, May 16, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, May 16, 2026 storm activity in Oakland County, Michigan
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 640 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cohoctah, or 9 miles southeast of Durand, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Penny size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Fenton and Linden around 645 AM EDT. Lake Fenton around 650 AM EDT. Holly around 655 AM EDT. Ortonville around 710 AM EDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

“At 729 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Pontiac, moving east at 45 mph. Hazard: Half inch hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Troy, Sterling Heights, and Birmingham around 735 AM EDT. Clinton Township around 745 AM EDT. Mount Clemens around 750 AM EDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"

“At 118 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Gaines to near Williamston to near Mason. Movement was east at 50 mph. Hazard: Winds up to 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

Saturday, May 9, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1"

NEXRAD radar during the Saturday, May 9, 2026 storm activity in Oakland County, Michigan
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 246 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Memphis to Rochester to near Northville. Movement was east at 45 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

“At 111 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms over Swartz Creek to Perry, moving east at 35 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

Monday, May 4, 2026

2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"

“At 711 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Whitmore Lake to near Salem to near Canton. Movement was northeast at 40 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

“At 736 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Detroit, or near Southfield, moving east 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Warren, Troy, Southfield, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

Monday, April 27, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Monday, April 27, 2026 storm activity in Oakland County, Michigan
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 605 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from Milan to Ida to Temperance. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

“At 704 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from Lake Fenton to Whitmore Lake. Movement was east 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... Warren, Ann Arbor, Flint, Livonia, Troy, Southfield, Taylor, St.”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report

Monday, April 13, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"

“At 833 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Howell to near Novi to Romulus. Movement was east at 30 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 damage to outdoor objects is possible. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75", wind gusts up to 55 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Tuesday, March 31, 2026 storm activity in Oakland County, Michigan
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“At 554 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Goodrich to near Oak Grove. Movement was southeast at 45 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include...”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

“At 537 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Otisville to near Byron. Movement was southeast 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...”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

Sunday, March 15, 2026

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 50 mph

“WHAT...East wind 20 to 30 mph shifts south this afternoon while increasing to gusts of 45 to 50 mph. WHERE...Southeast Michigan along and south of the I-69 corridor, including metro Detroit to the Ohio border. WHEN...Until midnight tonight. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will be capable of damaging unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

“WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph in the afternoon. WHERE...Along and south of the I-69 corridor, including metro Detroit to the Ohio border. WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to midnight EDT tonight. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will be capable of damaging unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

Friday, March 13, 2026

3 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

NEXRAD radar during the Friday, March 13, 2026 storm activity in Oakland County, Michigan
Radar during the most significant activity of the day. Imagery courtesy of the Iowa Environmental Mesonet, Iowa State University; radar data via NOAA/NWS.

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. WHERE...All of Southeast Michigan WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

“At 1239 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Imlay City to Livonia to Adrian. Movement was east at 35 mph. A wind gust of 71 mph was observed in Ann Arbor, with widespread gusts in excess of 55 mph. A High Wind Warning remains in effect through this evening. Hazard: Wind gusts in excess of 55 mph.”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

Thursday, March 12, 2026

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 55 mph

“WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible. WHERE...All of southeast Michigan. WHEN...From late tonight through Friday evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"

“At 1149 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Livonia, moving northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 mph and penny size hail. Impact: Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Southfield, Royal Oak, and Birmingham around 1155 PM EDT.”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1"

“Social media report with image of various size hailstones. Largest estimated quarter in diameter by source. (DTX)”

SPC verified report · 4 W Davisburg

Monday, December 29, 2025

1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...Southwest to west winds 25 to 35 MPH with frequent gusts 45 to 55 MPH. A few gusts to 60 MPH are expected. WHERE...All of southeast Michigan. WHEN...Until 9 PM EST this evening. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down tree limbs and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

Sunday, December 28, 2025

2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with frequent gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected. WHERE...All of southeast Michigan. WHEN...Until 9 PM EST Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

“WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with occasional gusts of 50 to 60 mph expected. WHERE...All of southeast Michigan. WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 PM EST Monday. IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

NWS severe weather mention · Oakland County

Today's severe weather outlook

Storm Prediction Center Day 1 convective outlook — national severe weather risk map for today
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Common questions

When was the last severe storm in Oakland County, MI?

The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 70 severe weather events in Oakland 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 Oakland County recently?

Yes — 34 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1" 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 Oakland 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.

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