1.25-inch hail reported 5 mi WSW of Gaylord Otsego Arpt
Video of hail of at least quarter to half dollar size falling on Old Alba Rd southwest of Gaylord, MI in Otsego county.
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For Antrim County, NOAA lists 1 hail report (largest 0.75 in), 1 damaging-wind report (up to 50 mph) and 2 tornado reports from January 2024 to June 2026. These count reports, not damaged roofs.
Video of hail of at least quarter to half dollar size falling on Old Alba Rd southwest of Gaylord, MI in Otsego county.
Video of a brief tornado touchdown in northwest Grand Traverse County north of Long Lake. No damage was reported.
An EF-1 tornado touched down on the southwest side of Bellaire and tracked northeast for nearly a mile before dissipating on the north side of Craven Park, producing spotty tree damage across the town and in the park.
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, data through Jun 30, 2026. All storm reports for Alden
| Job | Typical US range |
|---|---|
| Roof inspection or estimate | Free – $400 |
| Asphalt shingle roof replacement | $8,000 – $16,000 |
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