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Hail history for Bartow, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bartow on 13 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on Jul 19, 2007. Hail is most common here in July and June.
Recent hail near Bartow
No hail was reported within 10 miles of Bartow in the last two years.
Hail days near Bartow by year
When hail season peaks near Bartow
Of the 13 hail days since 2006, most fell in July (5) and June (3).
Largest hail storms near Bartow
Jul 19, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Bartow Muni Airport (5 mi from Bartow)
Jul 21, 2008 · 1 in (quarter) · Alturas (8 mi from Bartow)
Jun 23, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Inwood (9 mi from Bartow)
May 29, 2014 · 1 in (quarter) · Fort Meade (10 mi from Bartow)
Apr 6, 2017 · 1 in (quarter) · Homeland (5 mi from Bartow)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bartow
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2024 | EF0 | South Mulberry 4 mi from Bartow |
| Apr 11, 2021 | EF0 | Jan Phyl Vlg 8 mi from Bartow |
| Mar 31, 2011 | EF0 | Prairie 9 mi from Bartow |
| Jun 12, 2006 | F0 | Bartow 6 mi from Bartow |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bartow
28 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bartow since 2006, on 23 days. The strongest measured gust was 59 mph on Apr 3, 2008.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2026 | 41 mph, measured | Wahneta 1 wind report |
| Apr 10, 2021 | 58 mph, measured | Bartow Muni Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 22, 2020 | 60 mph, estimated | Highland City 1 wind report |
| May 5, 2019 | 59 mph, estimated | Lakeland Highlands 1 wind report |
| Apr 19, 2019 | 69 mph, estimated | Fountain Hgts, Highland City, West Winter Haven 3 wind reports |
| Nov 2, 2018 | 66 mph, estimated | Lakeland Highlands 1 wind report |
| Sep 26, 2016 | 60 mph, estimated | Willow Oak 1 wind report |
| Aug 19, 2015 | 58 mph, estimated | Pierce 1 wind report |
| Jun 26, 2014 | 52 mph, estimated | Bartow 1 wind report |
| Feb 12, 2014 | 49 mph, estimated | Pembroke, Armour 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 Bartow; 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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11 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 Bartow.
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