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Hail history for Wahneta, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Wahneta on 19 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on May 13, 2024. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Wahneta
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Wahneta in the last two years.
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Of 19 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (7) and June (5).
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Jul 10, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Winter Haven (5 mi from Wahneta)
National Weather Service description (English): The broadcast media relayed a report of penny to golf ball size hail.Jun 18, 2022 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Cypress Gardens (3 mi from Wahneta)
National Weather Service description (English): Amateur radio operator reported golf ball size hail near Cypress Gardens in Polk County.May 13, 2024 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Lake Alfred (9 mi from Wahneta)
National Weather Service description (English): Picture posted on social media displayed golf ball size hail near Lake Alfred.Jul 19, 2007 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Bartow Muni Airport (3 mi from Wahneta)
Jul 13, 2007 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Lake Wales (7 mi from Wahneta)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Wahneta
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2024 | EF0 | West Lake Wales 7 mi from Wahneta |
| Apr 11, 2021 | EF0 | Jan Phyl Vlg 5 mi from Wahneta |
| Jun 24, 2012 | EF0 | Wntr Hvn Cyp Gdns Airport 3 mi from Wahneta |
| Jun 24, 2012 | EF2 | Wntr Hvn Cyp Gdns Airport 3 mi from Wahneta |
| Mar 11, 2010 | EF0 | Auburndale 9 mi from Wahneta |
| Apr 15, 2007 | EF0 | Dundee 6 mi from Wahneta |
| Jun 12, 2006 | F0 | Bartow 2 mi from Wahneta |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Wahneta
33 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Wahneta since 2006, on 28 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Mar 31, 2011.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | 51 mph, a measured | Lake Alfred, Wahneta 2 wind reports |
| Aug 4, 2026 | 46 mph, a measured | Lake Alfred 1 wind report |
| Jul 16, 2026 | 40 mph, a measured | Lake Alfred 1 wind report |
| Apr 26, 2023 | 49 mph, a estimat | Lake Of The Hills 1 wind report |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 49 mph, a estimat | Wntr Hvn Cyp Gdns Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 10, 2021 | 58 mph, a measured | Bartow Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2020 | 60 mph, a estimat | Highland City 1 wind report |
| Apr 19, 2019 | 63 mph, a estimat | Highland City, Jack Browns Seaport, West Winter Haven 3 wind reports |
| Jun 23, 2015 | 46 mph, a estimat | Winter Haven 1 wind report |
| Jun 12, 2015 | 52 mph, a estimat | Auburndale 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 Wahneta; 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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13 hail days
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 Wahneta.
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