Hail History

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Hail history for Bradenton, FL

Last hail within 10 milesSep 20, 20260.25 in (pea)
Hail days, last 12 months1
Largest hail since 20061.75 in (golf ball)Jun 8, 2007
Hail days since 200612
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles8
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles61

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Bradenton on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 8, 2007. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Bradenton ranks #1,020 for hail days among the 1,399 U.S. cities of 25,000 to 100,000 people. See the ranking →

Recent hail near Bradenton

DateHail sizeWhereSource
Sep 20, 20260.25 in
pea		Parrish
1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Bradenton		NWS storm report (preliminary)

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

Hail days near Bradenton by year

061072081091011111213114151617118192021322232425126

When hail season peaks near Bradenton

Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (5) and May (3).

1JanFebMarApr3May5JunJul1Aug1Sep1OctNovDec

Largest hail storms near Bradenton

Jun 8, 2007 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Holmes Beach (9 mi from Bradenton)

National Weather Service description (English): Gusty winds and golf ball size hail hit a male in the head and left a cut above his right eye.

Jun 12, 2008 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Rosedale (9 mi from Bradenton)

Jun 8, 2012 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · West Samoset (3 mi from Bradenton)

May 20, 2009 · 1 in (quarter) · Bradenton (1 mi from Bradenton)

Jan 17, 2011 · 1 in (quarter) · Parrish (9 mi from Bradenton)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Bradenton

DateRatingWherePath
May 31, 2022EF?Desoto Lakes
10 mi from Bradenton		0.5 mi long, 25 yd wide
Apr 10, 2021EF1Bayshore Gardens
5 mi from Bradenton		0.5 mi long, 50 yd wide
Aug 9, 2020EF0Cortez
8 mi from Bradenton		0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jul 16, 2020EF0Cortez
8 mi from Bradenton		0.2 mi long, 75 yd wide
Aug 26, 2017EF0Samoset
2 mi from Bradenton		0.3 mi long, 50 yd wide
Jul 31, 2017EF0Palma Sola
5 mi from Bradenton		0.7 mi long, 100 yd wide
Oct 1, 2015EF0Terra Ceia
7 mi from Bradenton		0.4 mi long, 30 yd wide
Jul 9, 2013EF0West Bradenton
2 mi from Bradenton		0.2 mi long, 15 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Bradenton

61 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Bradenton since 2006, on 48 days. The strongest measured gust was 62 mph on Aug 31, 2014.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Sep 19, 202644 mph, measuredWhitfield
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Sep 1, 202640 mph, measuredPalmetto
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 31, 202641 mph, measuredPalmetto
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 29, 202643 mph, measuredPalmetto, Whitfield
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 27, 202658 mph, estimatedBradenton Beach, Palmetto
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 20, 202650 mph, measuredPalmetto
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 6, 202650 mph, measuredPalmetto, Whitfield
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 2, 202647 mph, measuredCortez
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 24, 202639 mph, measuredWest Bradenton
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 202648 mph, measuredWhitfield, Palmetto
2 wind reports		NWS storm report (preliminary)

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 Bradenton; 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

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 Bradenton.

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