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Hail history for Sarasota Springs, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sarasota Springs on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jun 12, 2008. Hail is most common here in May and October.
Recent hail near Sarasota Springs
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Sarasota Springs in the last two years.
Hail days near Sarasota Springs by year
When hail season peaks near Sarasota Springs
Of the 6 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (2) and October (2).
Largest hail storms near Sarasota Springs
Jun 12, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Rosedale (9 mi from Sarasota Springs)
Aug 4, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Ridge Wood Heights (1 mi from Sarasota Springs)
May 31, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Matoaka (7 mi from Sarasota Springs)
Oct 15, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Lakewood Ranch (9 mi from Sarasota Springs)
May 25, 2014 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Elwood Park (9 mi from Sarasota Springs)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sarasota Springs
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2023 | EF0 | Gator Creek Estates 7 mi from Sarasota Springs |
| May 31, 2022 | EF? | Desoto Lakes 6 mi from Sarasota Springs |
| Mar 16, 2022 | EF1 | Sarasota Beach 4 mi from Sarasota Springs |
| Jun 26, 2020 | EF0 | Vamo 5 mi from Sarasota Springs |
| Oct 10, 2018 | EF0 | Siesta Key 6 mi from Sarasota Springs |
| Jan 17, 2016 | EF2 | Pine Shrs 5 mi from Sarasota Springs |
| Jul 15, 2013 | EF0 | Lakewood Ranch 9 mi from Sarasota Springs |
| Jun 24, 2009 | EF1 | Hidden River 10 mi from Sarasota Springs |
| May 17, 2007 | EF0 | Fruitville 4 mi from Sarasota Springs |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sarasota Springs
35 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sarasota Springs since 2006, on 25 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Aug 31, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | 44 mph, measured | Whitfield 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | Whitfield, Sarasota 2 wind reports |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 47 mph, measured | Sarasota, Whitfield 3 wind reports |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 41 mph, measured | Vamo 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 48 mph, measured | Siesta Key, Whitfield, Sarasota 3 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 60 mph, measured | Whitfield, Siesta Key, Sarasota 3 wind reports |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 75 mph, estimated | Belspur 1 wind report |
| Jun 15, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Newton Hgts 1 wind report |
| Oct 28, 2021 | 49 mph, estimated | Harbor Heights 1 wind report |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 49 mph, estimated | Beverly Terrace 1 wind report |
Severe thunderstorm wind means gusts of 58 mph or more, or wind that caused damage. Measured gusts come from weather stations; estimated ones from spotters and damage surveys.
Filing a roof or car hail claim?
Insurers ask for the date of loss. The dates on this page are when hail was reported near Sarasota Springs; hail can hit one street and miss the next, so a report is not proof of damage at your address. A licensed roofer or your insurance adjuster can inspect the roof. Many policies set a time limit for filing a claim — check yours.
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Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Sarasota Springs.
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