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Hail history for Fort Walton Beach, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Fort Walton Beach on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.00 in (25-sent coin) on May 6, 2022. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Fort Walton Beach
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Fort Walton Beach in the last two years.
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Jan 22, 2017 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Florosa (4 mi from Fort Walton Beach)
Apr 10, 2021 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Fort Walton Beach (5 mi from Fort Walton Beach)
May 6, 2022 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Destin (7 mi from Fort Walton Beach)
Jul 1, 2007 · 0.88 in (5-sent coin) · Eglin AFB (7 mi from Fort Walton Beach)
Mar 28, 2009 · 0.88 in (5-sent coin) · Eglin AFB (7 mi from Fort Walton Beach)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Fort Walton Beach
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2022 | EF0 | Shalimar 2 mi from Fort Walton Beach |
| Apr 23, 2020 | EF1 | Whight 2 mi from Fort Walton Beach |
| Apr 22, 2018 | EF1 | Ocean City 2 mi from Fort Walton Beach |
| Jun 21, 2017 | EF0 | Shalimar 2 mi from Fort Walton Beach |
| Nov 30, 2016 | EF0 | Mary Esther 4 mi from Fort Walton Beach |
| Sep 1, 2008 | EF0 | Shalimar 2 mi from Fort Walton Beach |
| Sep 1, 2008 | EF0 | Eglin AFB 7 mi from Fort Walton Beach |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Fort Walton Beach
54 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Fort Walton Beach since 2006, on 38 days. The strongest measured gust was 85 mph on Apr 10, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | 47 mph, a measured | Eglin AFB 1 wind report |
| Jan 25, 2026 | 59 mph, a measured | Valparaiso 1 wind report |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Destin Ft Walton Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2023 | 67 mph, a measured | Eglin AFB 1 wind report |
| Jun 18, 2023 | 76 mph, a measured | Destin Ft Walton Airport, Longwood 2 wind reports |
| Jun 17, 2023 | 64 mph, a measured | Destin 1 wind report |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 69 mph, a measured | Destin, Eglin AFB, Fort Walton Beach 4 wind reports |
| May 6, 2022 | 62 mph, a measured | Valparaiso 1 wind report |
| Apr 10, 2021 | 85 mph, a measured | Shalimar, Navarre Ft Walton Airport, Niceville 3 wind reports |
| Apr 23, 2020 | 58 mph, a measured | Mary Esther 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 Walton 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.
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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 Fort Walton Beach.
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