Saginaw County Storm Activity
Wind, hail, and tornado activity from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 11, 2026
Saginaw County, Michigan has recorded tornado activity: official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records list 3 tornado reports among 50 severe weather events here in the last 12 months, alongside 32 hail reports with hail up to 2" and 15 high-wind reports with gusts up to 63 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.
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Last 30 days in Saginaw 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.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 1256 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Midland, moving east at 25 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...”
“A couple trees reported uprooted... one falling on a fence. Large tree branches also down on or around Kettering Road. (DTX)”
- Hail 0.5" Saginaw County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind Unknown 3 NW Saginaw SPC verified report
Saturday, July 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.75"
“At 1206 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Unionville to near Zilwaukee to Merrill. Movement was southeast at 25 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...”
- Hail 0.75" Saginaw County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, July 9, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 736 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Montrose, or near New Lothrop, moving southeast at 20 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Montrose around 740 PM EDT.”
“At 641 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Merrill, or 7 miles northwest of St. Charles, moving southeast at 20 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... St. Charles around 650 PM EDT.”
- Hail 0.75" Saginaw County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Saginaw County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Saginaw County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, June 25, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 2 NWS warnings — hail up to 1"
“At 544 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over St. Charles, moving east at 30 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 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... Birch Run around 615 PM EDT.”
“At 413 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Midland, moving east at 25 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 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... Midland and Freeland around 420 PM EDT. Auburn around 425 PM EDT.”
- Hail 1" Freeland SPC verified report
- Hail 0.5" Saginaw County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Saginaw County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
3 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.5"
“At 449 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Owosso, moving northeast at 30 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. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Owosso around 455 PM EDT. Henderson around 500 PM EDT.”
“At 637 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms across portions of Midland, Bay, Saginaw, Tuscola, Shiawassee, and Genesee Counties. These storms are moving northeast at 30 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.”
- Hail 0.5" Saginaw County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Saginaw County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Saginaw County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, June 14, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 126 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Freeland to near Ithaca to near Carson City. Movement was east at 35 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. Strong thunderstorms will be near...”
- Hail 0.5" Saginaw County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 714 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over St. Louis, or near Alma, moving north at 25 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... Midland, St.”
- Hail 0.5" Saginaw County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports — 1 tornado report
“Reports of 30 to 40 homes with damage- roof and siding damage as well as a number of campers overturned in the Freeland area. (DTX)”
“Large tree reported downed in Freeland along with reports of power outages in the area. (DTX)”
- Tornado Tornado 1 N Freeland SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown Freeland SPC verified report
Monday, May 18, 2026
3 SPC verified storm reports — wind gusts up to 63 mph
“Measured at KMBS - MBS International Airport (DTX)”
“Measured at KHYX - Harry Browne Airport (DTX)”
- Wind 63 mph Tri Cities Intl Airport SPC verified report
- Wind 60 mph Saginaw Harry Browne Ai SPC verified report
- Wind Unknown 2 E Hemlock SPC verified report
Sunday, May 17, 2026
2 SPC verified storm reports · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 1.25"
“Half dollar sized hail reported by trained spotter. Photo also relayed via social media. (DTX)”
“Quarter sized hail reported by trained spotter. Photo also relayed via social media. (DTX)”
- Hail 1.25" 2 SE Freeland SPC verified report
- Hail 1" 2 SE Tri Cities Intl Ai SPC verified report
- Hail 0.5" Saginaw County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 27, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“At 631 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from near Zilwaukee to Frankenmuth to near Flint. 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...”
- Wind 50 mph Saginaw County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, April 24, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 432 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Montrose, or near New Lothrop, moving northeast at 30 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...”
“At 309 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Breckenridge to Marion Springs to near Williamston. Movement was northeast at 30 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...”
- Hail 0.25" Saginaw County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Saginaw County NWS severe weather mention
Thursday, April 16, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.25"
“At 653 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Sanford, moving southeast at 15 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...”
“At 104 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Saginaw, moving northeast 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. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Saginaw County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Saginaw County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5", 1 tornado report
“NWS Storm Survey team confirms an EF-0 tornado occurred in Bridgeport on April 15. The tornado started northwest of Roedel Rd and S Reimer Rd... continued southeast bef (DTX)”
“At 206 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Pleasant Valley to Marion Springs to 6 miles north of Laingsburg. Movement was northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 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.”
- Tornado Tornado 4 SE Bridgeport SPC verified report
- Hail 0.5" Saginaw County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 13, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report · 1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88", 1 tornado report
“NWS Storm Survey confirms an EF-1 tornado occurred in Albee Township on April 14. The tornado started just northwest of W Birch Run Rd and Amman Rd... continued northea (DTX)”
“At 925 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Elsie, or 12 miles northwest of Owosso, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. This strong thunderstorm will be near... Oakley around 935 PM EDT. Chesaning around 940 PM EDT. St. Charles around 945 PM EDT.”
- Tornado Tornado 5 SE Saint Charles SPC verified report
- Hail 0.88" Saginaw County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 247 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Saginaw, moving northeast at 40 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
“At 213 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Merrill, or 11 miles northeast of Ithaca, moving east at 50 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... Saginaw, Midland, Bay City, Frankenmuth, Auburn, St.”
- Hail 0.88" Saginaw County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Saginaw County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 16, 2026
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. WHERE...Bay, Huron, Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac, and Tuscola Counties. WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Saginaw County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 13, 2026
2 NWS warnings — wind gusts up to 60 mph
“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.”
“WEATHER... A burst of snow sweeps through SE Michigan during the morning producing a coating of accumulation mainly on unpaved surfaces. Wind gusts become more frequent in the 40 to 50 mph range. Snow diminishes after 9 AM, especially toward metro Detroit. IMPACTS... Snow and gusty wind produce limited visibility for motorists.”
- Wind 60 mph Saginaw County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 50 mph Saginaw County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 55 mph Saginaw County NWS severe weather mention
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.88"
“At 1132 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Reese to Bridgeport to near St. Charles. Movement was northeast at 30 mph. Hazard: Winds in excess of 30 mph and nickel 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...”
- Hail 0.88" Saginaw County NWS severe weather mention
Friday, March 6, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.88"
“At 744 PM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Montrose, or near New Lothrop, moving northeast at 35 mph. Hazard: Nickel size hail. Impact: Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include... Frankenmuth, Vassar, Clio, Birch Run, Millington, Montrose, Tuscola, Burt, and Layton Corners.”
“At 158 PM EST, Doppler radar indicated a cluster of strong thunderstorms along a line from near Coleman to 6 miles south of Ithaca to near East Lansing. Movement was northeast at 50 mph. Hazard: Wind gusts from 30 to 40 mph and pea size hail. Brief heavy rainfall. Impact: Gusty winds could damage unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.88" Saginaw County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Saginaw County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
- Wind 60 mph Saginaw County NWS severe weather mention
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.”
“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.”
- Wind 60 mph Saginaw County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 60 mph Saginaw County NWS severe weather mention
Saturday, December 20, 2025
1 NWS warning — wind gusts up to 50 mph
“WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected. WHERE...Bay, Huron, Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac, and Tuscola Counties. WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Sunday. IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.”
- Wind 50 mph Saginaw County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Saginaw County, MI?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 50 severe weather events in Saginaw 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 Saginaw County recently?
Yes — 32 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 2" recorded.
How do I check whether a specific address was affected?
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