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Hail history for University, FL

Haili ijiin 10 mileAug 29, 20260.25 in (pea)

Ane haili, 12 mwwoon ijiin1

Haili ane pwon ijiin 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jul 6, 2008

Ane haili ijiin 200629

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon16

Tornado ijiin 10 mile10

Wind reports within 10 miles81

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of University on 29 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jul 6, 2008. Hail is most common here in July and May.

University ranks #631 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. Ara ranking →

Recent hail near University

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Aug 29, 2026	0.25 in pea	West Park 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from University	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 2, 2025	1.50 in ping pong ball	Tampa Vandenberg Airport, Six Mile Creek 2 hail reports · closest 7 mi from University	NOAA Storm Events

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Of 29 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (9) and May (8).

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Jul 6, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Beach Park (9 mi from University)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported at the intersection of West Cypress Street and North Bradford Avenue.

Jun 2, 2025 · 1.50 in (ping pong ball) · Tampa Vandenberg Airport (7 mi from University)

Jul 10, 2012 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Tarpon (9 mi from University)

Jul 10, 2017 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Temple Terrace (5 mi from University)

Jun 25, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Tampa (6 mi from University)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of University

Date	Rating	Where	Path
May 31, 2022	EF?	Sweetwater Creek 10 mi from University	0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide
Nov 2, 2018	EF1	Land O Lakes 9 mi from University	1.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jun 29, 2018	EF0	Harney 5 mi from University	0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
Feb 26, 2013	EF0	Tpa P O Knight Airport 9 mi from University	0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 27, 2012	EF0	Cruise Terminal 2 Port Site 9 mi from University	0.0 mi long, 20 yd wide
Jun 24, 2012	EF0	Lutz Tampa Downs Airport 7 mi from University	1.1 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 31, 2011	EF0	Chapman 6 mi from University	5.6 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 30, 2009	EF0	Carrollwood 5 mi from University	0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
May 13, 2009	EF0	Harney 6 mi from University	1.4 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jul 20, 2006	F0	Land O Lakes 9 mi from University	0.3 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near University

81 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of University since 2006, on 57 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 10, 2026.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 30, 2026	40 mph, a measured	Palm River-Clair Me 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 29, 2026	46 mph, a measured	Tampa Internation, Palm River-Clair Me, Tampa Internationa 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 6, 2026	45 mph, a measured	Mango, Tampa International Apr 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 2026	48 mph, a measured	PALM RIVER-CLAIR ME, Tampa Internationa 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 13, 2026	38 mph, a measured	Tampa Internationa 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 12, 2026	45 mph, a measured	Tampa International 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 11, 2026	43 mph, a measured	Mango 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026	72 mph, a measured	Mango, Tampa International Apr, Tampa Internationa 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026	49 mph, a measured	Palm River-Clair Me 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 2024	49 mph, a estimat	Chapman 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 University; 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 University.

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