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Hail history for Fort Myers Beach, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fort Myers Beach on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jun 12, 2008. Hail is most common here in July and August.
Recent hail near Fort Myers Beach
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Fort Myers Beach in the last two years.
Hail days near Fort Myers Beach by year
When hail season peaks near Fort Myers Beach
Of the 9 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (4) and August (2).
Largest hail storms near Fort Myers Beach
Jun 12, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Cape Coral (9 mi from Fort Myers Beach)
Aug 19, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Fort Myers Page Field (7 mi from Fort Myers Beach)
May 13, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Punta Rassa (8 mi from Fort Myers Beach)
Jul 27, 2007 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Fort Myers Page (9 mi from Fort Myers Beach)
Jul 1, 2015 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Fort Myers Beach (3 mi from Fort Myers Beach)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fort Myers Beach
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | EF0 | Fort Myers Villas 9 mi from Fort Myers Beach |
| May 17, 2026 | EF0 | Whiskey Creek 9 mi from Fort Myers Beach |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF0 | Punta Rassa 4 mi from Fort Myers Beach |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | Fort Myers Villas 7 mi from Fort Myers Beach |
| Jun 30, 2024 | EF? | Bonita Beach 9 mi from Fort Myers Beach |
| Apr 29, 2022 | EF0 | Fort Myers Villas 6 mi from Fort Myers Beach |
| Mar 12, 2022 | EF0 | Fort Myers Beach 0 mi from Fort Myers Beach |
| Jan 16, 2022 | EF2 | Punta Rassa 3 mi from Fort Myers Beach |
| Dec 21, 2021 | EF1 | Fort Myers Villas 8 mi from Fort Myers Beach |
| Apr 6, 2017 | EF0 | Saint James City 9 mi from Fort Myers Beach |
| Apr 6, 2017 | EF0 | Punta Rassa 4 mi from Fort Myers Beach |
| Jan 15, 2016 | EF1 | Whiskey Creek 7 mi from Fort Myers Beach |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fort Myers Beach
18 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fort Myers Beach since 2006, on 18 days. The strongest measured gust was 48 mph on Jul 9, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | 45 mph, measured | Estero 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2026 | 44 mph, estimated | Punta Rassa 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 41 mph, measured | Estero 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 45 mph, measured | Cape Coral 1 wind report |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 48 mph, measured | Estero 1 wind report |
| Jan 16, 2022 | 49 mph, estimated | Fort Myers Villas 1 wind report |
| Nov 30, 2020 | 58 mph, estimated | Fort Myers Villas 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2019 | 46 mph, estimated | Estero 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2017 | 52 mph, estimated | Big Carlos Pass Comps Site 1 wind report |
| Jan 9, 2016 | 68 mph, estimated | Fort Myers Beach 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 Fort Myers Beach; 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.
Nearby cities
- Cape Coral
18 hail days - Estero
11 hail days - Bonita Springs
15 hail days - Fort Myers
18 hail days - North Fort Myers
18 hail days - Lehigh Acres
10 hail days - Golden Gate
22 hail days - Port Charlotte
9 hail days
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 Fort Myers Beach.
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