Hail HistoryHail history for Polk County, FL
82 hail reports in Polk County since 2006 on 56 days. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on May 15, 2022.
Cities in Polk County
- Lakeland
23 hail days - Winter Haven
18 hail days - Eloise
20 hail days - Haines City
19 hail days - Bartow
13 hail days - Lake Wales
14 hail days - Auburndale
18 hail days - Citrus Ridge
12 hail days - Lakeland Highlands
19 hail days - Highland City
19 hail days - Winston
23 hail days - Cypress Gardens
21 hail days - Medulla
20 hail days - Fuller Heights
13 hail days - Willow Oak
15 hail days - Inwood
19 hail days - Kathleen
13 hail days - Fort Meade
5 hail days - Combee Settlement
21 hail days - Jan-Phyl
18 hail days - Fussels Corner
24 hail days - Crystal Lake
24 hail days - Lake Alfred
21 hail days - Wahneta
19 hail days - Gibsonia
17 hail days - Alturas
14 hail days - Dundee
20 hail days - Mulberry
12 hail days - Davenport
16 hail days - Frostproof
10 hail days - Loughman
18 hail days
Recent hail in Polk County
No hail was reported in Polk County in the last two years.
Hail days in Polk County by year
When hail season peaks in Polk County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Polk County
98 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Polk County since 2006, on 73 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Mar 31, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | 51 mph, a measured | Lake Alfred, Winston, Wahneta 3 wind reports |
| Sep 6, 2026 | 41 mph, a measured | Avon Park 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2026 | 57 mph, a measured | Avon Park 1 wind report |
| Aug 4, 2026 | 46 mph, a measured | Lake Alfred 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 40 mph, a measured | Lake Alfred 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 46 mph, a measured | Willow Oak 1 wind report |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Lakeland Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| May 22, 2023 | 49 mph, a estimat | Lake Alfred 1 wind report |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 49 mph, a estimat | Lake Of The Hills 1 wind report |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 49 mph, a estimat | Wntr Hvn Cyp Gdns Airport 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 Polk 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).