Northport, MI Hail Storm – June 2026

A hail-producing thunderstorm is tracking through Northport, MI on June 29, 2026. Peak hail reached 2.25 inches and the storm remains active, continuing to produce large hail across the area.

What Happened

The event began in mid-morning and has continued into the afternoon with intermittent radar detections and NWS warnings. Four NWS alerts were issued for the multi-zone storm path: an 8:56 AM EDT alert with a roughly 1.36-inch radar-detected hail signature; a 12:32 PM EDT alert issued on warning information only reporting about 1 inch; a 1:40 PM EDT radar detection near 1.06 inches; and a 2:32 PM EDT alert from NWS warning information only at about 1 inch. The dual-polarization radar detections in the mid-morning and early-afternoon alerts indicate concentrated hail returns on NEXRAD. The NWS warning-only alerts reflect areas where severe conditions were reported or forecast but did not show a corresponding radar hail signature at issuance time.

The storm is tracking slowly through the Northport metro footprint and is producing intermittent cells capable of producing large hail and strong outflow. Conditions may still be developing and new hail-producing cells can form along the boundary that the storm is following.

Damage Assessment

Hail this large typically causes vehicle body dents, cracked glass in single-pane skylights, and loss of asphalt granules from shingles. In Northport, parked vehicles and exposed outdoor equipment near waterfront and commercial parking areas are at elevated risk during the active passage. Residential roofing with older or weakened asphalt shingles may show broken tabs, accelerated wear, or localized punctures under repeated impacts.

Outdoor agriculture and landscaping in the town can experience defoliation and fruit bruising where hail was concentrated. Metal roofs and newer impact-rated windows will perform better than older assemblies, but periodic 1-inch to 2-inch hail impacts can still dent metal coverings and damage lighter glazing. Document visible dents, torn siding, broken skylights, and crop bruising with date-stamped photos before any temporary repairs.

What Contractors Should Know

Prioritize safety and access. Work in Northport should begin with site-specific hazard assessments while the storm remains active. Avoid roof inspections until winds and ongoing hail have ceased. Once safe, perform a rapid exterior survey from ground level to record dent patterns on vehicles, gutters, HVAC units, and metal surfaces. Photograph overall scene, close-ups of damaged components, and a scale reference for each impacted item.

For repairs and mitigation, secure temporary covers on compromised roofing and broken glazing to prevent water intrusion. Triage work by severity: tarping over open roof penetrations first, then addressing exposed mechanical equipment and broken windows, then cosmetic repairs. Provide itemized estimates that separate immediate mitigation from full replacement. Notify property owners of potential insurance timelines and retain all documentation for claims review.