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Hail history for Lake Helen, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Lake Helen on 18 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Aug 9, 2020. Hail is most common here in May and July.
Recent hail near Lake Helen
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | De Land Muni Airport 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Lake Helen |
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Of 18 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (10) and July (2).
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Apr 20, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Deltona (5 mi from Lake Helen)
National Weather Service description (English): A citizen reported golf ball sized hail near Deltona.Aug 9, 2020 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Orange City (5 mi from Lake Helen)
National Weather Service description (English): The public reported hail to the size of golf balls in Orange City.May 21, 2022 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Orange City Stn (3 mi from Lake Helen)
Jul 17, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · De Land (4 mi from Lake Helen)
May 20, 2015 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Deltona (5 mi from Lake Helen)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Lake Helen
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2020 | EF0 | Orange City 3 mi from Lake Helen |
| Aug 18, 2020 | EF2 | Fatio 8 mi from Lake Helen |
| Jun 6, 2020 | EF0 | Lake Monroe Lake 10 mi from Lake Helen |
| Jan 4, 2020 | EF1 | Beresford 7 mi from Lake Helen |
| Feb 2, 2007 | EF3 | Beresford 9 mi from Lake Helen |
| Dec 25, 2006 | F2 | De Land 5 mi from Lake Helen |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Lake Helen
36 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Lake Helen since 2006, on 31 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Aug 20, 2020.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2022 | 58 mph, a estimat | Orange City 1 wind report |
| Mar 1, 2022 | 55 mph, a estimat | De Land 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2020 | 72 mph, a measured | De Land Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 9, 2020 | 58 mph, a estimat | De Bary 1 wind report |
| May 28, 2020 | 58 mph, a estimat | Cassadaga 1 wind report |
| Apr 20, 2020 | 64 mph, a estimat | Fatio 1 wind report |
| Jun 9, 2019 | 58 mph, a estimat | De Land 1 wind report |
| May 4, 2019 | 58 mph, a estimat | Deltona 1 wind report |
| Oct 8, 2018 | 40 mph, a estimat | Sanford 1 wind report |
| Apr 15, 2018 | 60 mph, a estimat | De Land Bob Lee 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 Lake Helen; 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 Lake Helen.
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