Wexford County Hail Map & Storm Reports
Hail, wind, and tornado reports from official NOAA sources (NWS & SPC) · Last 12 months · Updated Sep 14, 2026
Has it hailed in Wexford County, Michigan recently? Official National Weather Service (NWS) and Storm Prediction Center (SPC) records say yes: 12 hail reports with hail up to 1.5", among 21 severe weather events logged here in the last 12 months, together with 9 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.
Wexford County hail map
Where hail and high-wind reports clustered across Wexford County over the last 12 months. Heat shows report density and significance, not radar.
What the radar showed
Last 30 days in Wexford 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.
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.5"
“At 122 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Sherman, or 12 miles southeast of Thompsonville, moving southeast at 50 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. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.5" Wexford County NWS severe weather mention
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Picture of large tree blown over and uprooted. (APX)”
- Wind Unknown Buckley SPC verified report
Thursday, June 25, 2026
2 NWS warnings — hail up to 0.75"
“At 139 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Meauwataka, or 10 miles northwest of Cadillac, moving southeast at 20 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... Cadillac, Manton, Jennings, and Meauwataka.”
“At 126 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Manton, or 12 miles northwest of Lake City, moving east at 15 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... Lake City, Manton, and Morey.”
- Hail 0.75" Wexford County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.75" Wexford County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, May 18, 2026
1 NWS warning — hail up to 0.25"
“At 125 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Greilickville to near Wellston. Movement was northeast 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 hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include...”
- Hail 0.25" Wexford County NWS severe weather mention
Sunday, May 17, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“One tree downed across a road. A number of smaller limbs and branches downed. Social media report. (APX)”
- Wind Unknown Mesick 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 Wexford 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 Wexford County NWS severe weather mention
- Wind 55 mph Wexford 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" Wexford County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, April 13, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report
“Delayed report. Lots of 10-12 inch trees down... generally in one direction. Damage seems to be condensed to a small area between given location and county line rd. Tim (APX)”
- Wind Unknown 6 S Kingsley SPC verified report
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" Wexford County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.5" Wexford County NWS severe weather mention
- Hail 0.25" Wexford County NWS severe weather mention
Monday, March 30, 2026
1 SPC verified storm report — hail up to 1.5"
“Social media report with picture of 1.5 in. to 2 in. hail in Mesick. Time estimated via radar. (APX)”
- Hail 1.5" Mesick SPC verified report
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" Wexford 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 Wexford County NWS severe weather mention
Today's severe weather outlook
Common questions
When was the last severe storm in Wexford County, MI?
The most recent recorded event was in September 2026. Official NWS and SPC records show 21 severe weather events in Wexford 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 Wexford County recently?
Yes — 12 hail reports in the last 12 months, with hail up to 1.5" 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 Wexford 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.