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Hail history for Ridgecrest, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Ridgecrest on 6 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.00 in (25-sent coin) on Jun 25, 2025. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near Ridgecrest
| Date | Size hail | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1.00 in 25-sent coin | Kenneth City 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Ridgecrest |
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Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Ridgecrest meir
Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Ridgecrest
Of 6 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (4) and May (1).
Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Ridgecrest
Aug 8, 2022 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Kenneth City (9 mi from Ridgecrest)
Jun 25, 2025 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Kenneth City (8 mi from Ridgecrest)
Jun 6, 2008 · 0.88 in (5-sent coin) · Treasure Island (9 mi from Ridgecrest)
Jun 12, 2008 · 0.88 in (5-sent coin) · St Pete/Clrwate (7 mi from Ridgecrest)
May 15, 2015 · 0.88 in (5-sent coin) · Kenneth City (8 mi from Ridgecrest)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Ridgecrest
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2025 | EF0 | St Pete/Clrwate 9 mi from Ridgecrest |
| Jun 25, 2025 | EF1 | Ulmerton 4 mi from Ridgecrest |
| Aug 4, 2024 | EF0 | Madeira Beach 7 mi from Ridgecrest |
| Oct 12, 2023 | EF0 | Belleair Bluffs 2 mi from Ridgecrest |
| Oct 12, 2023 | EF2 | Clearwater Beach 7 mi from Ridgecrest |
| Dec 15, 2022 | EF1 | Pasadena 10 mi from Ridgecrest |
| Feb 14, 2021 | EF0 | Redington Beach 6 mi from Ridgecrest |
| Dec 16, 2020 | EF2 | Ulmerton 4 mi from Ridgecrest |
| Jun 6, 2020 | EF0 | Clearwater 6 mi from Ridgecrest |
| Feb 6, 2020 | EF0 | Ulmerton 2 mi from Ridgecrest |
| Oct 18, 2019 | EF0 | Oakhurst 4 mi from Ridgecrest |
| May 5, 2019 | EF0 | Madeira Beach 7 mi from Ridgecrest |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Ridgecrest
75 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Ridgecrest since 2006, on 52 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Dec 16, 2007.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | 41 mph, a measured | Feather Sound 1 wind report |
| Sep 7, 2026 | 43 mph, a measured | Belleair 2 wind reports |
| Sep 1, 2026 | 44 mph, a measured | Feather Sound 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2026 | 40 mph, a measured | Feather Sound 1 wind report |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 40 mph, a measured | Belleair 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 41 mph, a measured | Feather Sound 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 44 mph, a measured | Feather Sound, Belleair 2 wind reports |
| Jul 13, 2026 | 42 mph, a measured | Baskin 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 41 mph, a measured | Belleair 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 49 mph, a measured | Feather Sound, Belleair 2 wind reports |
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 Ridgecrest; 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 Ridgecrest.
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