Hail History

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Hail history for Port Charlotte, FL

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 5, 20221.00 in (25-sent coin)
Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiinNone
Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)May 20, 2013
Ane haili ijiin 20069
Ane haili 1 inch o pwon5
Tornado ijiin 10 mile12
Wind reports within 10 miles30

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Port Charlotte on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 20, 2013. Hail is most common here in May and August.

Port Charlotte ranks #1,064 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →

Recent hail near Port Charlotte

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Port Charlotte in the last two years.

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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Port Charlotte

Of 9 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in May (4) and August (2).

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May 25, 2012 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · North Port (8 mi from Port Charlotte)

National Weather Service description (English): Public reported golf ball sized hail in North Port.

May 20, 2013 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · North Port (7 mi from Port Charlotte)

National Weather Service description (English): There were numerous reports on social media of quarter sized hail and one picture of golf ball sized hail in North Port.

Jun 15, 2012 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Port Charlotte (3 mi from Port Charlotte)

May 28, 2014 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Charlotte Harbor (4 mi from Port Charlotte)

Aug 5, 2022 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Charlotte Harbor (2 mi from Port Charlotte)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Port Charlotte

DateRatingWherePath
Oct 9, 2024EF1Charlotte Beach
6 mi from Port Charlotte		2.2 mi long, 450 yd wide
Aug 8, 2022EF?Acline
7 mi from Port Charlotte		0.1 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jan 16, 2022EF1Charlotte Beach
9 mi from Port Charlotte		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Dec 20, 2018EF0Murdock
3 mi from Port Charlotte		1.0 mi long, 100 yd wide
Mar 13, 2017EF1Cleveland
8 mi from Port Charlotte		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 24, 2016EF1Charlotte Harbor
4 mi from Port Charlotte		2.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Feb 24, 2016EF0Murdock
4 mi from Port Charlotte		0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 22, 2015EF0Punta Gordo Clt Airport
8 mi from Port Charlotte		0.6 mi long, 15 yd wide
Jan 27, 2012EF1Charlotte Harbor
4 mi from Port Charlotte		0.8 mi long, 20 yd wide
Aug 11, 2007EF0Port Charlotte
3 mi from Port Charlotte		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jun 21, 2006F2Port Charlotte
2 mi from Port Charlotte		3.0 mi long, 70 yd wide
Jun 21, 2006F0Charlotte Harbor
3 mi from Port Charlotte		0.5 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Port Charlotte

30 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Port Charlotte since 2006, on 27 days. The strongest measured gust was 70 mph on May 26, 2026.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 18, 202647 mph, a measuredSolana
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 10, 202651 mph, a measuredSolana
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 9, 202649 mph, a measuredSolana
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 30, 202639 mph, a measuredSolana
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 29, 202644 mph, a measuredSolana, Charlotte Harbor
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 19, 202641 mph, a measuredSolana
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 10, 202643 mph, a measuredSolana
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 7, 202644 mph, a measuredSolana
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
May 26, 202670 mph, a measuredPunta Gordo Clt Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Nov 2, 202258 mph, a measuredPunta Gordo Clt Airport
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events

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 Port Charlotte; 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

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 Port Charlotte.

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