Florida Hail Reports: Recent Hail Storms by Date and County
Every NOAA hail report in Florida for the last 12 months, the counties hit hardest, and when hail season peaks. Updated Oct 30, 2026.
Last 12 months (Oct 30, 2025 to Oct 29, 2026): 39 hail reports in Florida, 30 of them 1 inch (quarter size) or larger, the size NOAA's National Weather Service uses for severe hail. The largest was 1.75″ (golf ball) in Palm Beach County on Oct 23, 2026. Most recent 1″+ report: Palm Beach County, Oct 23, 2026 (1.75″).
Hail hit your area? Next steps: the hail damage roof inspection guide (what to look for and when to call), hail damage roof repair and replacement costs, and the roof insurance claim payout calculator.
Recent hail reports in Florida
| Date | County | Near | Hail size | About the size of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2026 | Palm Beach | 2 Ne Riviera Beach | 1.75″ | golf ball |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Jackson | Compass Lake | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Washington | 3 Ene Poplar Head | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Jackson | Marianna | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Hernando | Brooksville | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Collier | Miles City | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Jul 12, 2026 | Palm Beach | Tequesta | 0.88″ | penny |
| Jul 11, 2026 | Duval | Whitehouse | 0.75″ | penny |
| Jul 11, 2026 | Alachua | Gainesville West | 0.75″ | penny |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Pasco | Wesley Chapel | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Washington | Greenhead | 1.25″ | quarter |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Washington | Greenhead | 0.88″ | penny |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Washington | Riverside | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Jul 5, 2026 | Leon | Tallahassee Mall | 0.75″ | penny |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Miami-Dade | (Mia)Miami Intl | 0.75″ | penny |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Calhoun | Nettle Ridge | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Palm Beach | Wellington | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Volusia | Glencoe | 1.00″ | quarter |
| May 17, 2026 | Gilchrist | Williford | 0.88″ | penny |
| May 12, 2026 | Seminole | Jamestown | 1.00″ | quarter |
| May 12, 2026 | Seminole | Lake Charm | 1.00″ | quarter |
| May 10, 2026 | Volusia | Wilber By The Sea | 1.50″ | ping pong ball |
| May 8, 2026 | Nassau | Callahan | 0.88″ | penny |
| May 8, 2026 | Volusia | Blake | 1.00″ | quarter |
| May 7, 2026 | Walton | Paxton | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Leon | Killearn Estates | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Escambia | Brent | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Brevard | Valkaria Arpt | 1.50″ | ping pong ball |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Brevard | Palm Bay | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Brevard | Valkaria Arpt | 1.75″ | golf ball |
| Mar 15, 2026 | Brevard | Valkaria Arpt | 1.25″ | quarter |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Monroe | Tavernier | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Mar 1, 2026 | Monroe | Sunset Pt | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Feb 28, 2026 | St. Lucie | Ft Pierce Nelson Arp | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Palm Beach | Ocean Ridge | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Palm Beach | Ocean Ridge | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Jan 3, 2026 | Santa Rosa | Bagdad | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Nov 9, 2025 | Escambia | Molino | 1.00″ | quarter |
| Nov 9, 2025 | Jackson | Bascom | 0.75″ | penny |
Counties with the most 1″+ hail in the last 12 months
| County | Reports of 1″ or larger |
|---|---|
| Palm Beach | 4 |
| Brevard | 4 |
| Washington | 3 |
| Volusia | 3 |
| Jackson | 2 |
| Seminole | 2 |
| Escambia | 2 |
| Monroe | 2 |
| Hernando | 1 |
| Collier | 1 |
When is hail season in Florida?
Across 2024–2025, Florida hail reports peaked in May. Average reports per month:
| Month | Avg reports / year | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | |
| Feb | 10 | |
| Mar | 16 | |
| Apr | 6 | |
| May | 29 | |
| Jun | 11 | |
| Jul | 3 | |
| Aug | 0 | |
| Sep | 1 | |
| Oct | 1 | |
| Nov | 1 | |
| Dec | 1 |
After a hail storm: what to do about your roof
- Look from the ground first: dented gutters, downspouts, vents and AC fins are the easiest signs hail was big enough to hurt shingles. Don't climb a wet or steep roof.
- Get an inspection. The inspection guide covers what bruising and granule loss look like and what an inspection costs.
- Check your deadline and deductible. Many policies set a time limit to file and some use a percentage wind/hail deductible; the claim calculator shows what you'd net.
- Price it yourself before the adjuster does: hail damage repair vs replacement costs.
Hail around 1 inch and larger is generally the range where asphalt shingle damage becomes likely; smaller hail can still damage older or brittle roofs. A report near you is a reason to inspect, not proof of damage.
Other states: Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Illinois, Nebraska, Minnesota, South Dakota, Missouri, Wisconsin, Iowa, Colorado, Ohio, or the national hail report map list.
Sources and how this updates
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, hail events 2024–2026 (finalized data through Jul 31, 2026; bulk files: StormEvents_details-ftp_v1.0_d2024_c20260728.csv.gz, StormEvents_details-ftp_v1.0_d2025_c20260819.csv.gz, StormEvents_details-ftp_v1.0_d2026_c20261026.csv.gz).
- NOAA Storm Prediction Center, daily storm reports (preliminary hail reports, 2026-07-01 through 2026-10-29). SPC days run 12Z to 12Z, so a late-night storm can appear under the prior date.
- Hail size comparisons: NOAA National Weather Service, SKYWARN hail size chart.
Data refreshed Oct 30, 2026. Preliminary SPC reports can be duplicated or revised; NCEI replaces them with quality-controlled records about three months later. A report marks where a spotter or station saw hail, not every roof that was hit.
Frequently asked questions
How many hail storms has Florida had this year?
NOAA logged 39 hail reports in Florida between Oct 30, 2025 and Oct 29, 2026, 30 of them 1 inch or larger.
When is hail season in Florida?
May had the most hail reports in Florida across 2024–2025 (NOAA Storm Events Database).
What was the biggest hail in Florida in the last year?
1.75″ (golf ball) in Palm Beach County on Oct 23, 2026, per NOAA reports.
Last reviewed 2026-10-30. Results are estimates for planning; confirm quantities with your supplier and requirements with your local building code and the manufacturer's instructions.