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Hail history for Alachua, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Alachua on 24 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Apr 11, 2025. Hail is most common here in June and February.
Recent hail near Alachua
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Gainesville West 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Alachua |
| Apr 11, 2025 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Phifer 5 hail reports · closest 5 mi from Alachua |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Alachua by year
When hail season peaks near Alachua
Of the 24 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (8) and February (4).
Largest hail storms near Alachua
Apr 11, 2025 · 2.5 in (tennis ball) · Phifer (5 mi from Alachua)
National Weather Service description (English): A spotter shared images measuring hail of 2.50 inches (tennis ball) and 1.50 inches (ping pong ball) near the intersection of NW 39th Avenue and NW 34th Avenue.Jun 15, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Santa Fe (9 mi from Alachua)
National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported SSW of Worthington Springs.Jun 1, 2015 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Hague (1 mi from Alachua)
Mar 31, 2011 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Hainesworth (6 mi from Alachua)
Mar 14, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Phifer (5 mi from Alachua)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Alachua
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2016 | EF0 | Gainesville West 8 mi from Alachua |
| Mar 24, 2012 | EF0 | Cadillac 8 mi from Alachua |
| Dec 16, 2007 | EF1 | Hague 2 mi from Alachua |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Alachua
173 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Alachua since 2006, on 108 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jul 11, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Gainesville Airpor, University of Flo 2 wind reports |
| Aug 19, 2026 | damage reported | Alachua, Gainesville, University of Flor 3 wind reports |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 48 mph, measured | Gainesville Airpor 2 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 48 mph, measured | University of Flor 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | Alachua 1 wind report |
| Aug 2, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | Gainesville Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Phifer, La Crosse, Hague 3 wind reports |
| Jul 11, 2026 | 78 mph, measured | Gainesville West, Gainesville 2 wind reports |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 66 mph, measured | Nedra, Air Base 2 wind reports |
| Mar 16, 2026 | 61 mph, measured | Air Base 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 Alachua; 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 Jul 31, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then). Distances are measured from the center of Alachua.
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