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Hail history for Gateway, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Gateway on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.50 in (ping pong ball) on Jul 1, 2015. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Gateway
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Buckingham 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from Gateway |
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Jul 1, 2015 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Southwest International Airport (2 mi from Gateway)
May 12, 2011 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Buckingham (3 mi from Gateway)
May 31, 2015 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Lehigh Acres (8 mi from Gateway)
Aug 19, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Fort Myers Page Field (9 mi from Gateway)
May 5, 2007 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Fort Myers (4 mi from Gateway)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Gateway
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | EF0 | Fort Myers Villas 8 mi from Gateway |
| May 17, 2026 | EF0 | Whiskey Creek 8 mi from Gateway |
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF2 | Fort Myers Villas 8 mi from Gateway |
| Apr 29, 2022 | EF0 | Fort Myers Villas 10 mi from Gateway |
| Dec 21, 2021 | EF1 | Fort Myers Villas 7 mi from Gateway |
| May 20, 2019 | EF0 | Tice 8 mi from Gateway |
| Aug 13, 2016 | EF0 | Tice 7 mi from Gateway |
| Jun 8, 2008 | EF1 | Bayshore Manor 10 mi from Gateway |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Gateway
47 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Gateway since 2006, on 36 days. The strongest measured gust was 74 mph on Aug 26, 2007.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | 54 mph, a measured | Southwest Internat, Page Park-Pine Ma 2 wind reports |
| Sep 10, 2026 | 45 mph, a measured | Page Park-Pine Ma 1 wind report |
| Sep 9, 2026 | 45 mph, a measured | Estero, Page Park-Pine Ma 2 wind reports |
| Sep 2, 2026 | 44 mph, a measured | Estero 1 wind report |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 41 mph, a measured | Estero 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 52 mph, a measured | Fort Myers 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 44 mph, a measured | Southwest Internat, Page Park-Pine Ma 2 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 58 mph, a measured | Southwest Internat, Page Park-Pine Ma 2 wind reports |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 48 mph, a measured | Estero, Page Park-Pine Ma 2 wind reports |
| May 30, 2024 | 59 mph, a measured | Fort Myers Page 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 Gateway; 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.
Cities nearby
- Fort Myers
18 hail days - Lehigh Acres
10 hail days - North Fort Myers
18 hail days - Estero
11 hail days - Cape Coral
18 hail days - Bonita Springs
15 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 Gateway.
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