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Hail history for South Daytona, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of South Daytona on 15 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Mar 20, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and March.
Recent hail near South Daytona
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | 1.5 in ping pong ball | Wilber By The Sea 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from South Daytona |
| May 8, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Blake 1 hail report · closest 1 mi from South Daytona |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near South Daytona by year
When hail season peaks near South Daytona
Of the 15 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (6) and March (3).
Largest hail storms near South Daytona
Mar 20, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · Holly Hill (5 mi from South Daytona)
National Weather Service description (English): A trained spotter reported 2 inch hail in Daytona Beach.Jun 28, 2006 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Holly Hill (8 mi from South Daytona)
Mar 6, 2021 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Daytona Beach Shrs (1 mi from South Daytona)
May 10, 2026 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Wilber By The Sea (5 mi from South Daytona)
Jun 1, 2017 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Harbor Pt (5 mi from South Daytona)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of South Daytona
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2025 | EF? | Wilber By The Sea 5 mi from South Daytona |
| Aug 2, 2021 | EF0 | Isleboro 7 mi from South Daytona |
| Sep 10, 2017 | EF1 | Ormond Beach 9 mi from South Daytona |
| Jul 24, 2009 | EF0 | Blake 2 mi from South Daytona |
| Jul 24, 2009 | EF0 | Ormond Beach 9 mi from South Daytona |
| Feb 2, 2007 | EF1 | New Smyrna Beach Airport 7 mi from South Daytona |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near South Daytona
23 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of South Daytona since 2006, on 22 days. The strongest measured gust was 66 mph on Jun 24, 2014.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | Daytona Bch Intl. 1 wind report |
| Jul 31, 2026 | 43 mph, measured | Daytona Bch Intl. 1 wind report |
| Jul 14, 2026 | 39 mph, measured | Allandale 1 wind report |
| Jun 2, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Wilber By The Sea 1 wind report |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 58 mph, measured | Daytona Beach Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2020 | 64 mph, estimated | Daytona Beach Airport 1 wind report |
| Sep 18, 2019 | 61 mph, measured | Daytona Beach Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2018 | 40 mph, estimated | Ormond Beach 1 wind report |
| Apr 15, 2018 | 60 mph, estimated | Allandale 1 wind report |
| Nov 23, 2017 | 70 mph, estimated | Holly Hill 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 South Daytona; 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 South Daytona.
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