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Hail history for East Lake-Orient Park, FL

Last hail within 10 milesAug 29, 20260.25 in (pea)

Hail days, last 12 months2

Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Apr 24, 2023

Hail days since 200627

Days with hail 1 inch or larger13

Tornadoes within 10 miles8

Damaging wind reports within 10 miles103

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of East Lake-Orient Park on 27 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Apr 24, 2023. Hail is most common here in July and May.

Recent hail near East Lake-Orient Park

Date	Hail size	Where	Source
Aug 29, 2026	0.25 in pea	West Park 1 hail report · closest 7 mi from East Lake-Orient Park	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026	0.5 in marble	Brandon 1 hail report · closest 6 mi from East Lake-Orient Park	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 2, 2025	1.5 in ping pong ball	Tampa Vandenberg Airport, Six Mile Creek 2 hail reports · closest 1 mi from East Lake-Orient Park	NOAA Storm Events

One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.

Hail days near East Lake-Orient Park by year

When hail season peaks near East Lake-Orient Park

Of the 27 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (9) and May (6).

Largest hail storms near East Lake-Orient Park

Apr 24, 2023 · 3 in (tea cup) · Plant Cty Hilsbro Airport (9 mi from East Lake-Orient Park)

National Weather Service description (English): Broadcast media relayed picture via social media of 3-inch diameter hail north of Plant City.

Jul 6, 2008 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Beach Park (7 mi from East Lake-Orient Park)

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 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Tampa Vandenberg Airport (2 mi from East Lake-Orient Park)

Sep 12, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Brandon (9 mi from East Lake-Orient Park)

Jul 10, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Temple Terrace (10 mi from East Lake-Orient Park)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of East Lake-Orient Park

Date	Rating	Where	Path
Aug 8, 2025	EF0	Seffner 7 mi from East Lake-Orient Park	0.0 mi long, 10 yd wide
Jun 29, 2018	EF0	Harney 2 mi from East Lake-Orient Park	0.2 mi long, 25 yd wide
Feb 26, 2013	EF0	Tpa P O Knight Airport 6 mi from East Lake-Orient Park	0.7 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 27, 2012	EF0	Cruise Terminal 2 Port Site 4 mi from East Lake-Orient Park	0.0 mi long, 20 yd wide
Mar 31, 2011	EF1	Port Of Tampa Ports Site 6 mi from East Lake-Orient Park	5.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 1, 2009	EF0	Riverview 7 mi from East Lake-Orient Park	2.9 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jun 30, 2009	EF0	Carrollwood 10 mi from East Lake-Orient Park	0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide
May 13, 2009	EF0	Harney 3 mi from East Lake-Orient Park	1.4 mi long, 30 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near East Lake-Orient Park

103 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of East Lake-Orient Park since 2006, on 69 days. The strongest measured gust was 72 mph on Jul 10, 2026.

Date	Strongest gust	Where	Source
Aug 30, 2026	40 mph, measured	Tampa, Palm River-Clair Me 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 29, 2026	46 mph, measured	Tampa Internation, Palm River-Clair Me, Tampa Internationa 3 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 6, 2026	45 mph, measured	Mango, Tampa International Apr 2 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 2026	48 mph, measured	PALM RIVER-CLAIR ME, Tampa, Tampa Internationa 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 13, 2026	38 mph, measured	Tampa Internationa 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 12, 2026	45 mph, measured	Tampa International 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 11, 2026	43 mph, measured	Mango 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 10, 2026	72 mph, measured	Mango, Tampa International Apr, Tampa Internationa 4 wind reports	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 9, 2026	49 mph, measured	Palm River-Clair Me 1 wind report	NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jan 18, 2026	49 mph, estimated	Brandon 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 East Lake-Orient Park; 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 East Lake-Orient Park.

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