Otsego 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 Otsego County, Michigan? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records show 15 severe weather events in the last 12 months — 11 high-wind reports with gusts up to 60 mph, plus 4 hail reports with hail up to 0.88". The most recent recorded storm activity was on Jul 27, 2026. This page updates daily: every event comes straight from official NOAA data — no estimates, no modeling, just the record.
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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 530 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Vanderbilt to near Eastern Corwith Township to near Johannesburg. Movement was east at 20 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" Otsego County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1214 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Koehler Township to Wolverine to Walloon Lake. 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Otsego 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 Otsego 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 Otsego County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
4 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“ASOS station KGLR Gaylord - Otsego County Airport. (APX)”
“Picture on social media. Thunderstorm winds toppled the fireworks tent outside the Gaylord Menards. Time estimated by radar. (APX)”
- Wind 60 mph 2 WSW Gaylord SPC verified report
- Wind 59 mph 1 SSW Gaylord SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 W Gaylord SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 1 S Sparr SPC verified report
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Multiple tree limbs downed onto the street in the Michawaye subdivision. (APX)”
- Wind Unknown 3 ENE Otsego Lake State SPC verified report
Saturday, June 13, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1253 PM EDT, trained weather spotters reported a cluster of strong thunderstorms near Briley Township, or 11 miles northwest of Atlanta, moving east at 60 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...”
- Hail 0.5" Otsego 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 Otsego 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 Otsego County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Otsego County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1230 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Hartwick Pines State Park, or 10 miles northeast of Grayling, moving east at 45 mph. Significant amounts of small hail covering roadways will be possible, leading to hazardous travel. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Otsego 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 Otsego County NWS severe weather mention
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Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Otsego County, MI?
The most recent recorded event was on Jul 27, 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 15 severe weather events in Otsego 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 Otsego County recently?
Yes — 4 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 0.88" recorded.
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