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Hail history for Winston, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Winston on 23 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.00 in (25-sent coin) on Jun 14, 2012. Hail is most common here in June and July.
Recent hail near Winston
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Winston in the last two years.
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May 13, 2007 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Lakeland (4 mi from Winston)
Jun 19, 2008 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Lakeland Muni Airport (5 mi from Winston)
Jun 18, 2009 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Galloway (6 mi from Winston)
Jun 10, 2012 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Coronet (6 mi from Winston)
Jun 14, 2012 · 1.00 in (25-sent coin) · Enon Church (3 mi from Winston)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Winston
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2020 | EF1 | Knights 9 mi from Winston |
| Dec 16, 2020 | EF1 | Galloway 5 mi from Winston |
| Oct 18, 2019 | EF2 | Lakeland Muni Airport 4 mi from Winston |
| Mar 31, 2011 | EF1 | Lakeland Muni Airport 3 mi from Winston |
| Mar 31, 2011 | EF0 | Prairie 9 mi from Winston |
| May 12, 2009 | EF0 | Lake Parker 7 mi from Winston |
| Jun 24, 2006 | F0 | Lakeland 3 mi from Winston |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Winston
40 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Winston since 2006, on 33 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Jun 21, 2021.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | 49 mph, a measured | Winston 1 wind report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 46 mph, a measured | Willow Oak, Plant City 2 wind reports |
| Jan 18, 2026 | 49 mph, a estimat | Hopewell 1 wind report |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 60 mph, a estimat | Lakeland Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2021 | 59 mph, a measured | Lakeland Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Apr 11, 2021 | 58 mph, a estimat | Galloway, Lakeland 2 wind reports |
| Jul 22, 2020 | 60 mph, a estimat | Highland City 1 wind report |
| May 5, 2019 | 59 mph, a estimat | Lakeland Highlands 1 wind report |
| Apr 19, 2019 | 69 mph, a estimat | Fountain Hgts, Highland City 2 wind reports |
| Nov 2, 2018 | 66 mph, a estimat | Lakeland Highlands, Lakeland Muni Airport 2 wind reports |
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 Winston; 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 Winston.
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