Hail History

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Hail history for Butler Beach, FL

Last hail within 10 milesApr 27, 20231.75 in (golf ball)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20062 in (hen egg)Jun 3, 2018
Hail days since 200617
Days with hail 1 inch or larger8
Tornadoes within 10 miles11
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles89

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Butler Beach on 17 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2 in (hen egg) on Jun 3, 2018. Hail is most common here in June and May.

Recent hail near Butler Beach

No hail was reported within 10 miles of Butler Beach in the last two years.

Hail days near Butler Beach by year

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When hail season peaks near Butler Beach

Of the 17 hail days since 2006, most fell in June (9) and May (3).

JanFeb2Mar1Apr3May9JunJul1AugSepOct1NovDec

Largest hail storms near Butler Beach

Jun 3, 2018 · 2 in (hen egg) · St Augustine Beach (3 mi from Butler Beach)

National Weather Service description (English): Hen egg to quarter size hail was observed in St. Augustine Beach.

Apr 27, 2023 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Elkton (10 mi from Butler Beach)

National Weather Service description (English): The public submitted a social media image of hail on the ground.

Mar 31, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Crescent Beach (2 mi from Butler Beach)

May 6, 2007 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Anastasia (7 mi from Butler Beach)

Mar 23, 2013 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Moultrie (5 mi from Butler Beach)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Butler Beach

DateRatingWherePath
Dec 14, 2019EF0Elkton
10 mi from Butler Beach
0.2 mi long, 325 yd wide
Sep 11, 2017EF2Summer Haven
6 mi from Butler Beach
1.2 mi long, 300 yd wide
Sep 10, 2017EF1Vilano Beach
7 mi from Butler Beach
1.2 mi long, 50 yd wide
Sep 10, 2017EF1Vilano Beach
9 mi from Butler Beach
5.0 mi long, 200 yd wide
Jun 6, 2017EF1Dupont Centre
5 mi from Butler Beach
2.2 mi long, 70 yd wide
May 24, 2017EF?Summer Haven
7 mi from Butler Beach
0.6 mi long, 25 yd wide
Jun 10, 2015EF0Elkton
10 mi from Butler Beach
0.8 mi long, 100 yd wide
May 4, 2013EF0Elkton
10 mi from Butler Beach
0.9 mi long, 200 yd wide
Apr 13, 2009EF0Crescent Beach
3 mi from Butler Beach
0.2 mi long, 100 yd wide
Jun 12, 2007EF0Summer Haven
6 mi from Butler Beach
1.0 mi long, 50 yd wide
Apr 15, 2007EF1Summer Haven
6 mi from Butler Beach
0.2 mi long, 50 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Butler Beach

89 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Butler Beach since 2006, on 74 days. The strongest measured gust was 79 mph on Jun 12, 2007.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 12, 202645 mph, measuredSaint Augustine
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Aug 8, 202645 mph, measuredMarineland
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 30, 202640 mph, measuredSaint Augustine B
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 26, 202641 mph, measuredSaint Augustine B
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 20, 202646 mph, measuredSaint Augustine
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 14, 202642 mph, measuredMarineland
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jul 12, 202640 mph, measuredSaint Augustine B
1 wind report
NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 25, 202658 mph, estimatedDupont Centre
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedMoultrie
2 wind reports
NOAA Storm Events
Mar 16, 202658 mph, estimatedAnastasia
1 wind report
NOAA Storm Events

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 Butler Beach; 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 Butler Beach.

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