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Hail history for Buckingham, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Buckingham on 14 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.5 in (ping pong ball) on Jul 1, 2015. Hail is most common here in May and June.
Recent hail near Buckingham
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | 0.25 in pea | North Fort Myers 1 hail report · closest 9 mi from Buckingham |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Bayshore Manor 1 hail report · closest 10 mi from Buckingham |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Buckingham 1 hail report · closest near the center of Buckingham |
| May 24, 2025 | 1 in quarter | Alva 1 hail report · closest 8 mi from Buckingham |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Buckingham by year
When hail season peaks near Buckingham
Of the 14 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (6) and June (3).
Largest hail storms near Buckingham
Jul 1, 2015 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Southwest International Airport (6 mi from Buckingham)
May 12, 2011 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Buckingham (4 mi from Buckingham)
May 31, 2015 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Lehigh Acres (8 mi from Buckingham)
May 5, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Fort Myers (7 mi from Buckingham)
May 14, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Fort Myers (8 mi from Buckingham)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Buckingham
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2019 | EF0 | Tice 6 mi from Buckingham |
| Aug 13, 2016 | EF0 | Tice 5 mi from Buckingham |
| Jun 6, 2013 | EF0 | Fort Myers Shores 6 mi from Buckingham |
| Jan 25, 2011 | EF0 | Alva 9 mi from Buckingham |
| Jun 8, 2008 | EF1 | Bayshore Manor 8 mi from Buckingham |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Buckingham
26 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Buckingham since 2006, on 19 days. The strongest measured gust was 60 mph on Jan 15, 2016.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | 52 mph, measured | Fort Myers 1 wind report |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 49 mph, estimated | Southwest International Airport 1 wind report |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 60 mph, estimated | Bayshore 1 wind report |
| May 31, 2022 | 49 mph, estimated | Lehigh Acres 1 wind report |
| Aug 25, 2021 | 49 mph, estimated | Bayshore 1 wind report |
| Aug 21, 2020 | 61 mph, estimated | Southwest International Airport 1 wind report |
| Aug 16, 2017 | 58 mph, estimated | Lehigh Acres 1 wind report |
| Jun 7, 2017 | 58 mph, measured | Southwest International Airport, Tuckers Corner 2 wind reports |
| Jul 18, 2016 | 52 mph, estimated | Fort Myers Shores 1 wind report |
| Jan 17, 2016 | 63 mph, estimated | Olga, Bayshore 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 Buckingham; 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 - Cape Coral
18 hail days - Estero
11 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 Buckingham.
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