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Hail history for Chipley, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Chipley on 10 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 1.25 in (half dollar) on May 3, 2016. Hail is most common here in May and August.
Recent hail near Chipley
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | 1 in quarter | Poplar Head 1 hail report · closest 5 mi from Chipley |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Chipley by year
When hail season peaks near Chipley
Of the 10 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (3) and August (2).
Largest hail storms near Chipley
May 3, 2016 · 1.25 in (half dollar) · Crow (4 mi from Chipley)
May 10, 2006 · 1 in (quarter) · Cottondale (9 mi from Chipley)
Jun 12, 2023 · 1 in (quarter) · Bonifay (8 mi from Chipley)
Aug 19, 2026 · 1 in (quarter) · Poplar Head (5 mi from Chipley)
Jul 14, 2007 · 0.88 in (nickel) · Bonifay (8 mi from Chipley)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Chipley
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2024 | EF1 | Richter Crossroads 6 mi from Chipley |
| Mar 31, 2022 | EF1 | Alford 9 mi from Chipley |
| Mar 9, 2022 | EF0 | Bahoma 3 mi from Chipley |
| Mar 9, 2022 | EF1 | Bahoma 3 mi from Chipley |
| Apr 23, 2020 | EF2 | Brock Crossroad 5 mi from Chipley |
| Apr 23, 2020 | EF2 | Steele City 7 mi from Chipley |
| Mar 3, 2019 | EF1 | Sunny Hills 7 mi from Chipley |
| Mar 3, 2019 | EF1 | Alford 8 mi from Chipley |
| Apr 30, 2014 | EF1 | Richter Crossroads 7 mi from Chipley |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Chipley
147 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Chipley since 2006, on 91 days. The strongest measured gust was 51 mph on Aug 19, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | 48 mph, measured | Bonifay 1 wind report |
| Aug 19, 2026 | 51 mph, measured | Poplar Head, Sunny Hills, Chipley 3 wind reports |
| Aug 18, 2026 | damage reported | Richter Crossroad, Johnson Crossroad, Chipley Municipal 6 wind reports |
| Aug 2, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | Alford 1 wind report |
| Jun 19, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Chipley, Crow 2 wind reports |
| Jun 1, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Chipley 1 wind report |
| May 7, 2026 | 58 mph, estimated | Bonifay 1 wind report |
| Jan 25, 2026 | 63 mph, estimated | Johnson Crossroad, Bonifay, Chipley 4 wind reports |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Poplar Head 1 wind report |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Chipley 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 Chipley; 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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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 Chipley.
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