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Hail history for Sanibel, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Sanibel on 5 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.00 in (25-sent coin) on May 13, 2022. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Sanibel
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Sanibel in the last two years.
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Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Sanibel
Of 5 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in June (2) and July (2).
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Jun 12, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Cape Coral (9 mi from Sanibel)
May 13, 2022 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Punta Rassa (9 mi from Sanibel)
Jul 1, 2015 · 0.88 in (5-sent coin) · Fort Myers Beach (6 mi from Sanibel)
Jun 12, 2013 · 0.75 in (1-sent coin) · Punta Rassa (7 mi from Sanibel)
Jul 28, 2018 · 0.75 in (1-sent coin) · Whiskey Creek (10 mi from Sanibel)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Sanibel
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2024 | EF0 | Punta Rassa 3 mi from Sanibel |
| Apr 29, 2022 | EF0 | Fort Myers Villas 10 mi from Sanibel |
| Mar 12, 2022 | EF0 | Fort Myers Beach 4 mi from Sanibel |
| Jan 16, 2022 | EF2 | Punta Rassa 3 mi from Sanibel |
| Apr 6, 2017 | EF0 | Saint James City 5 mi from Sanibel |
| Apr 6, 2017 | EF0 | Punta Rassa 4 mi from Sanibel |
| Jan 15, 2016 | EF1 | Whiskey Creek 10 mi from Sanibel |
| Jan 9, 2016 | EF2 | Matlacha 8 mi from Sanibel |
| Jun 27, 2014 | EF0 | Punta Rassa 7 mi from Sanibel |
| Jun 13, 2008 | EF0 | Cape Coral 9 mi from Sanibel |
| Sep 16, 2007 | EF0 | Fort Myers Beach 4 mi from Sanibel |
| Sep 16, 2007 | EF1 | Cape Coral 7 mi from Sanibel |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Sanibel
11 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Sanibel since 2006, on 10 days. The strongest measured gust was 45 mph on Jul 10, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2026 | 44 mph, a estimat | Punta Rassa 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 45 mph, a measured | Cape Coral 1 wind report |
| Jan 16, 2022 | 49 mph, a estimat | Fort Myers Villas 1 wind report |
| Nov 30, 2020 | 58 mph, a estimat | Fort Myers Villas 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2017 | 52 mph, a estimat | Big Carlos Pass Comps Site 1 wind report |
| Jan 9, 2016 | 68 mph, a estimat | Fort Myers Beach, Saint James City 2 wind reports |
| Jul 8, 2015 | 60 mph, a estimat | Fort Myers Beach 1 wind report |
| May 12, 2015 | 58 mph, a estimat | Punta Rassa 1 wind report |
| Sep 3, 2014 | 46 mph, a estimat | Punta Rassa 1 wind report |
| Sep 16, 2007 | 63 mph, a estimat | Cape Coral 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 Sanibel; 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 Sanibel.
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