Hail in Menominee County, MI
Hail turns up in Menominee County on a regular basis. NOAA radar has confirmed 6 hail events of 1 inch or larger in Menominee County since 2025, the largest 1.5″ (ping pong ball) on July 8, 2025. The most recent confirmed hail was July 20, 2026.
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About Menominee County, MI
Menominee County occupies the southern edge of Michigan's Upper Peninsula along the shore of Green Bay. Hail rarely amounts to much here, since the cool, lake-moderated air over this northern forest country usually limits the instability storms need to grow large stones. From about 66 miles to the north, the Marquette (KMQT) radar is distant enough that it captures the upper portions of storms better than detail near the ground.
The hail record for Menominee County, MI
Menominee County doesn't see hail every month, but it's a recurring visitor, with 6 confirmed events since 2025.
The dangerous window runs spring into early summer, with July the busiest month on record.
Common questions
How often does it hail in Menominee County?
NOAA radar has confirmed 6 severe hail events (1 inch or larger) in the Menominee County area since 2025.
When is hail season in Menominee County?
Hail in Menominee County is concentrated in July, within a season that runs spring into early summer.
What's the largest hail recorded in Menominee County?
Radar confirmed 1.5-inch hail, about ping pong ball size, on July 8, 2025.
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.
Is Menominee 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 Menominee County's confirmed hail reaches 1.5″. 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.
Will it hail again in Menominee County this year?
Menominee County's record already includes more than one confirmed event in a single season. That's what the data shows so far, not a prediction for any given season.
Did it hail in Menominee County in 2026?
Yes, 3 confirmed hail events so far in 2026, most recently July 20, 2026.
Recent confirmed hail near Menominee County, MI
What this means for your home
Damage can be invisible from the ground
At Menominee 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.
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.
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.
Know your hail deductible
Many policies in hail-prone states use a percentage deductible, often 1–2% of the home's insured value rather than a flat dollar amount. On a $400,000 home that can be $4,000–$8,000 out of pocket before coverage starts, so it's worth checking your declarations page before a storm.
Claims have deadlines
Policies set a deadline for hail-damage claims, and state law may also apply. Windows range from months to several years depending on your state and policy. Knowing the exact date hail hit your address helps you file on time.
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.