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Hail history for Okeechobee County, FL
19 hail reports in Okeechobee County since 2006 on 15 days. The largest stones measured 2.50 in (tennis ball) on Apr 28, 2011.
Cities in Okeechobee County
Recent hail in Okeechobee County
No hail was reported in Okeechobee County in the last two years.
Hail days in Okeechobee County by year
When hail season peaks in Okeechobee County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Okeechobee County
12 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Okeechobee County since 2006, on 12 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Jul 13, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | 66 mph, a measured | Whispering Pines 1 wind report |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 75 mph, a estimat | Okeechobee Co Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 15, 2023 | 75 mph, a estimat | Okeechobee 1 wind report |
| Apr 1, 2021 | 70 mph, a estimat | Hilolo 1 wind report |
| Aug 13, 2017 | 55 mph, a estimat | Basinger 1 wind report |
| May 24, 2017 | 40 mph, a estimat | Sherman 1 wind report |
| Apr 6, 2017 | 81 mph, a estimat | Basinger 1 wind report |
| Apr 4, 2013 | 58 mph, a estimat | Cypress Quarters 1 wind report |
| Aug 21, 2012 | 63 mph, a estimat | North Okeechobee 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2012 | 60 mph, a measured | Basinger 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 Okeechobee County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).