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Hail history for Pretty Bayou, FL

Haili ijiin 10 mileJul 17, 20260.25 in (pea)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20062.00 in (hen egg)Jan 9, 2024

Ane haili ijiin 200613

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon7

Tornado ijiin 10 mile13

Wind reports within 10 miles139

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Pretty Bayou on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.00 in (hen egg) on Jan 9, 2024. Hail is most common here in April and September.

Recent hail near Pretty Bayou

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Jul 17, 2026	0.25 in pea	Southport 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Pretty Bayou	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 22, 2025	1.00 in 25-sent coin	Vicksburg, Southport 2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from Pretty Bayou	NOAA Storm Events

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Of 13 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in April (3) and September (3).

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Jan 9, 2024 · 2.00 in (hen egg) · Southport (5 mi from Pretty Bayou)

Apr 27, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Vicksburg (7 mi from Pretty Bayou)

National Weather Service description (English): Numerous reports of golf ball sized hail were received.

Feb 11, 2013 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Brannonville (7 mi from Pretty Bayou)

Mar 23, 2013 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Southport (7 mi from Pretty Bayou)

Jan 22, 2017 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Southport (7 mi from Pretty Bayou)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Pretty Bayou

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Jan 9, 2024	EF3	Biltmore Beach 5 mi from Pretty Bayou	5.2 mi long, 550 yd wide
Jan 9, 2024	EF0	Biltmore Beach 5 mi from Pretty Bayou	0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jan 9, 2024	EF2	Lynn Haven 4 mi from Pretty Bayou	12.9 mi long, 600 yd wide
Jan 9, 2024	EF2	Parker 7 mi from Pretty Bayou	0.9 mi long, 150 yd wide
Apr 27, 2023	EF1	Lynn Haven 4 mi from Pretty Bayou	0.8 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 18, 2022	EF2	Magnolia Beach 2 mi from Pretty Bayou	1.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Mar 9, 2022	EF1	Springfield 8 mi from Pretty Bayou	0.4 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 10, 2021	EF0	West Panama City 6 mi from Pretty Bayou	0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 10, 2021	EF1	Lynn Haven 4 mi from Pretty Bayou	0.2 mi long, 30 yd wide
Apr 23, 2020	EF0	Edgewater Gulf Beach 7 mi from Pretty Bayou	13.4 mi long, 75 yd wide
Apr 23, 2020	EF0	Southport 7 mi from Pretty Bayou	0.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 30, 2012	EF0	Vicksburg 8 mi from Pretty Bayou	0.2 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Pretty Bayou

139 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Pretty Bayou since 2006, on 68 days. The strongest measured gust was 81 mph on Jan 9, 2024.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Sep 12, 2026	40 mph, a measured	Millville 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 19, 2026	49 mph, a measured	Millville, Recota Beach, Southport 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 13, 2026	41 mph, a measured	Callaway, Springfield 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 16, 2026	58 mph, a estimat	Panama City, Dirego Park 3 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 12, 2026	63 mph, a measured	Lynn Haven 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Jul 22, 2025	58 mph, a estimat	Springfield 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Mar 31, 2025	75 mph, a estimat	West Panama City 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Feb 16, 2025	58 mph, a measured	Lynn Haven 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 2024	62 mph, a measured	Brannonville 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 10, 2024	75 mph, a estimat	Dirego Park, Parker, Springfield 5 wind reports	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 Pretty Bayou; 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 Pretty Bayou.

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