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Hail history for Alva, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Alva on 9 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on May 31, 2015. Hail is most common here in July and May.
Recent hail near Alva
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Buckingham 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Alva |
| May 24, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Alva 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Alva |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Alva by year
When hail season peaks near Alva
Of the 9 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (3) and May (2).
Largest hail storms near Alva
May 31, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Lehigh Acres (8 mi from Alva)
Jul 16, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Lehigh Acres (9 mi from Alva)
Jun 9, 2018 · 1 in (quarter) · Denaud (8 mi from Alva)
Apr 30, 2022 · 1 in (quarter) · Lehigh Acres (5 mi from Alva)
May 24, 2025 · 1 in (quarter) · Alva (4 mi from Alva)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Alva
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2013 | EF0 | Fort Myers Shores 10 mi from Alva |
| Jan 25, 2011 | EF0 | Alva 1 mi from Alva |
| Jun 7, 2007 | EF0 | La Belle 10 mi from Alva |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Alva
11 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Alva since 2006, on 10 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2022 | 49 mph, estimated | Lehigh Acres 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2017 | 58 mph, estimated | Lehigh Acres 1 wind report |
| Jul 18, 2016 | 52 mph, estimated | Fort Myers Shores 1 wind report |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 63 mph, estimated | Olga 1 wind report |
| Jan 15, 2016 | 81 mph, estimated | Lehigh Acres 1 wind report |
| Feb 5, 2015 | 49 mph, estimated | Buckingham 1 wind report |
| May 19, 2013 | 46 mph, estimated | Fort Myers Shores 1 wind report |
| Jun 23, 2011 | 61 mph, estimated | Lehigh Acres 2 wind reports |
| Jun 25, 2008 | 58 mph, estimated | Goodno 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2007 | 64 mph, estimated | Denaud 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 Alva; 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.
Nearby cities
- Lehigh Acres
10 hail days - Fort Myers
18 hail days - North Fort Myers
18 hail days - Estero
11 hail days - Cape Coral
18 hail days - Bonita Springs
15 hail days - Port Charlotte
9 hail days - Golden Gate
22 hail days
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 Alva.
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