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Hail history for Kathleen, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Kathleen on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.00 in (25-sent coin) on Jun 14, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and March.
Recent hail near Kathleen
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Kathleen in the last two years.
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Of 13 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (7) and March (2).
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May 13, 2007 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Lakeland (8 mi from Kathleen)
Jun 18, 2009 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Galloway (1 mi from Kathleen)
Jun 15, 2011 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Foxtown (8 mi from Kathleen)
Jun 14, 2012 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Enon Church (7 mi from Kathleen)
Apr 11, 2007 · 0.88 in (5-sent coin) · Lakeland (6 mi from Kathleen)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Kathleen
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2020 | EF1 | Knights 10 mi from Kathleen |
| Dec 16, 2020 | EF1 | Galloway 3 mi from Kathleen |
| Oct 18, 2019 | EF2 | Lakeland Muni Airport 10 mi from Kathleen |
| Sep 10, 2017 | EF2 | Lakeland McCollum Airport 9 mi from Kathleen |
| Mar 31, 2011 | EF1 | Lakeland Muni Airport 9 mi from Kathleen |
| Mar 31, 2011 | EF0 | Socrum 6 mi from Kathleen |
| May 12, 2009 | EF0 | Lake Parker 8 mi from Kathleen |
| Jun 24, 2006 | F0 | Lakeland 10 mi from Kathleen |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Kathleen
23 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Kathleen since 2006, on 21 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Aug 21, 2013.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | 49 mph, a measured | Winston 1 wind report |
| Apr 11, 2021 | 58 mph, a estimat | Galloway, Lakeland 2 wind reports |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 49 mph, a estimat | Rock Ridge 1 wind report |
| Apr 19, 2019 | 69 mph, a estimat | Fountain Hgts 1 wind report |
| Nov 2, 2018 | 64 mph, a estimat | Lakeland Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 7, 2018 | 46 mph, a estimat | Christina 1 wind report |
| Jan 22, 2017 | 46 mph, a estimat | Gibsonia 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2016 | 52 mph, a estimat | Lake Parker 1 wind report |
| Aug 15, 2015 | 46 mph, a estimat | Country Club Estates 1 wind report |
| Jun 1, 2015 | 69 mph, a estimat | Lakeland 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 Kathleen; 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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20 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 Kathleen.
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