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Hail history for South Bradenton, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Bradenton on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 8, 2007. Hail is most common here in June and May.
Recent hail near South Bradenton
No hail was reported within 10 miles of South Bradenton in the last two years.
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Jun 8, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Holmes Beach (9 mi from South Bradenton)
National Weather Service description (English): Gusty winds and golf ball size hail hit a male in the head and left a cut above his right eye.Jun 12, 2008 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Rosedale (9 mi from South Bradenton)
Jun 8, 2012 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · West Samoset (1 mi from South Bradenton)
May 20, 2009 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Bradenton (2 mi from South Bradenton)
May 31, 2022 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Matoaka (6 mi from South Bradenton)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Bradenton
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2022 | EF? | Desoto Lakes 9 mi from South Bradenton |
| Mar 16, 2022 | EF1 | Sarasota Beach 10 mi from South Bradenton |
| Apr 10, 2021 | EF1 | Bayshore Gardens 2 mi from South Bradenton |
| Aug 9, 2020 | EF0 | Cortez 7 mi from South Bradenton |
| Jul 16, 2020 | EF0 | Cortez 7 mi from South Bradenton |
| Aug 26, 2017 | EF0 | Samoset 2 mi from South Bradenton |
| Jul 31, 2017 | EF0 | Palma Sola 6 mi from South Bradenton |
| Oct 1, 2015 | EF0 | Terra Ceia 9 mi from South Bradenton |
| Jul 9, 2013 | EF0 | West Bradenton 4 mi from South Bradenton |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Bradenton
57 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Bradenton since 2006, on 42 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Aug 31, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2026 | 44 mph, a measured | Whitfield 1 wind report |
| Aug 29, 2026 | 40 mph, a measured | Whitfield, Sarasota 2 wind reports |
| Aug 27, 2026 | 58 mph, a estimat | Bradenton Beach 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 47 mph, a measured | Sarasota, Whitfield 3 wind reports |
| Aug 2, 2026 | 47 mph, a measured | Cortez 1 wind report |
| Jul 24, 2026 | 39 mph, a measured | West Bradenton 1 wind report |
| Jul 20, 2026 | 48 mph, a measured | Siesta Key, Whitfield, Sarasota 3 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 60 mph, a measured | Whitfield, Siesta Key, Sarasota 3 wind reports |
| Aug 24, 2025 | 49 mph, a estimat | Gillett 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2024 | 49 mph, a estimat | Bayshore Gardens 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 South Bradenton; 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 South Bradenton.
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