Hail in Crawford County, MI
NOAA radar has confirmed 2 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Crawford County since 2025, the largest 1″ (quarter) on July 1, 2026. The most recent confirmed hail was July 1, 2026.
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About Crawford County, MI
Crawford County lies in the northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan, sandy forest and jack-pine country on the high ground near the headwaters of the Au Sable River. Hail is uncommon here, generally limited to spring storms that move through on fronts, with stones rarely larger than a quarter. The NCL Michigan (KAPX) radar sits about 16 miles to the north, close enough to keep the county in clear view.
The hail record for Crawford County, MI
The hail clusters in April; the rest of the year is comparatively quiet.
Damaging hail is the exception rather than the rule in Crawford County, but the record shows it does reach 1″ when it arrives.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Crawford County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 2 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Crawford County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Crawford County?
Hail in Crawford County is concentrated in April, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Crawford County?
Radar confirmed 1-inch hail, about quarter size, on July 1, 2026.
Does homeowner's insurance cover hail damage?
Hail is a covered peril under most standard homeowner's policies (typically HO-3), subject to your deductible. Whether you have replacement-cost or actual-cash-value coverage makes a big difference in what's paid out. Your declarations page will say which.
How do I know if my roof was damaged by hail?
Common signs are granules collecting in gutters and downspouts, bruised or cracked shingles, and dents on soft metals like vents, flashing, and gutter tops. A lot of hail damage isn't visible from the ground, so a professional inspection is the reliable check.
Is Crawford County's hail big enough to damage a roof?
It can be. Asphalt shingles can begin showing functional damage in the ¾-to-1-inch range, and Crawford County's confirmed hail reaches 1″. At these sizes damage is often hard to see from the ground, so whether it's a claimable loss depends on shingle type, age, and an inspection.
Hail just hit, what should I do?
Safely photograph any hail and note the time, then confirm what radar recorded at your address before calling your insurer. Most policies require prompt notice after a hail event, and deadlines vary by policy and state, so don't wait to document it.
Recent confirmed hail near Crawford County, MI
What this means for your home
If you were just hit
With recent hail in Crawford County, you're still in the window to document and report it. Photograph any damage, note the storm date, confirm what radar detected at your address, and review your policy's reporting requirements. Deadlines vary.
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Crawford County's typical sizes, hail often bruises shingles and loosens granules without obvious holes, shortening roof life in ways that are easy to miss until the next storm or an inspection.
Document before you repair
If you suspect hail damage, photograph it and note the storm's date before making any repairs. Undocumented or already-fixed damage is much harder to claim later.
Replacement cost vs. actual cash value
An RCV policy pays to replace your roof at today's prices; an ACV policy subtracts depreciation for the roof's age, which can mean a much smaller check on an older roof. Knowing which you carry shapes what a hail claim is actually worth.
Keep a 'before' record
Photos of your roof and exterior in good condition make new hail damage much easier to prove later. A few shots now, before the next storm, can save an argument with an adjuster over what's old wear and what's storm damage.
Get more than one estimate
After a damaging storm, reputable local roofers get busy and out-of-town crews flood in. Get multiple written estimates and verify licensing and local references before signing anything.
Before you call your insurer
Get the radar evidence for your address.
A NOAA Radar Evidence Report documents exactly what federal radar recorded at your address - hail size, date, and signature - in a formatted PDF you can attach to a claim. Built entirely from public NOAA data.
Events are NOAA/NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warnings with confirmed hail ≥ 1 inch, matched to this county by the warning centroid. Federal public-domain data. A confirmed event indicates radar-detected hail over the area, not a guarantee of damage to any specific property.