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Hail history for Westchase, 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 200624

Ane haili 1 inch o pwon10

Tornado ijiin 10 mile14

Wind reports within 10 miles54

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Westchase on 24 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.

Recent hail near Westchase

Date	Size hail	Where	Source
Aug 29, 2026	0.25 in pea	West Park 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Westchase	NWS storm report (preliminary)

Lukkuun foy chukw: hail kauchuw kaachin foy, anamw, is foy kaachin anamw.

Nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar Westchase meir

Ka anam̄mool ekkar kaan Westchase

Of 24 nn̄an anam̄mool ekkar 2006, most fell in July (8) and May (6).

Anam̄mool ekkar kaan Westchase

Jul 6, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Beach Park (10 mi from Westchase)

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

Jul 10, 2012 · 1.25 in (50-sent coin) · Tarpon (2 mi from Westchase)

Jul 27, 2006 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Palm Harbor (6 mi from Westchase)

Jan 22, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Lake Fern (8 mi from Westchase)

Jun 25, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Tampa (9 mi from Westchase)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Westchase

Date	Rating	Where	Path
May 24, 2026	EF0	Town N Country 4 mi from Westchase	0.3 mi long, 75 yd wide
Jan 9, 2024	EF1	Cosme 4 mi from Westchase	0.6 mi long, 75 yd wide
Oct 12, 2023	EF0	Bridgeport 4 mi from Westchase	0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Oct 12, 2023	EF0	New Port Rw Pasco Airport 9 mi from Westchase	0.1 mi long, 15 yd wide
May 31, 2022	EF?	Sweetwater Creek 6 mi from Westchase	0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide
Nov 30, 2020	EF?	Palm Harbor 6 mi from Westchase	8.9 mi long, 50 yd wide
Nov 30, 2020	EF?	Gulf Pine 8 mi from Westchase	3.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 7, 2016	EF0	Coachman 9 mi from Westchase	0.8 mi long, 50 yd wide
Mar 6, 2014	EF0	Rocky Creek 5 mi from Westchase	1.4 mi long, 15 yd wide
Jul 1, 2013	EF0	Safety Harbor 4 mi from Westchase	0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
Mar 31, 2011	EF0	Citrus Park 3 mi from Westchase	4.3 mi long, 30 yd wide
Mar 31, 2011	EF0	Chapman 9 mi from Westchase	5.6 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Westchase

54 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Westchase since 2006, on 42 days. The strongest measured gust was 61 mph on Jul 11, 2006.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 29, 2026	46 mph, a measured	Tampa Internation, Tampa Internationa 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 6, 2026	41 mph, a measured	Tampa International Apr 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 2026	45 mph, a measured	Tampa Internationa 2 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 10, 2026	58 mph, a measured	Tampa International Apr, Tampa Internationa, Tampa Internation 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 22, 2024	49 mph, a estimat	Chapman 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
May 14, 2024	64 mph, a estimat	Palm Harbor, Tampa Intl. Airport 2 wind reports	NOAA Storm Events
Apr 11, 2024	59 mph, a measured	Tampa Intl. Airport 1 wind report	NOAA Storm Events
Dec 15, 2022	55 mph, a estimat	Cosme, Chapman 2 wind reports	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 Westchase; 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 Westchase.

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