Hail History

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Hail history for Citra, FL

Last hail within 10 milesApr 26, 20233 in (tea cup)
Hail days, last 12 monthsNone
Largest hail since 20063 in (tea cup)Apr 26, 2023
Hail days since 20067
Days with hail 1 inch or larger3
Tornadoes within 10 miles1
Damaging wind reports within 10 miles50

Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Citra on 7 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 3 in (tea cup) on Apr 26, 2023. Hail is most common here in May and June.

Recent hail near Citra

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

Hail days near Citra by year

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When hail season peaks near Citra

Of the 7 hail days since 2006, most fell in May (2) and June (2).

JanFebMar2Apr2May2JunJulAugSepOctNov1Dec

Largest hail storms near Citra

Apr 26, 2023 · 3 in (tea cup) · Anthony (8 mi from Citra)

National Weather Service description (English): Large hail between 2 and 3 inches in diameter was observed in Anthony. Photos were shared via Social Media.

Apr 20, 2011 · 1.75 in (golf ball) · Anthony (8 mi from Citra)

National Weather Service description (English): Golf ball size hail was reported in Anthony.

Jun 13, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Southside (8 mi from Citra)

May 13, 2007 · 0.75 in (penny) · Citra (0 mi from Citra)

Jun 25, 2008 · 0.75 in (penny) · Sparr (5 mi from Citra)

Tornadoes within 10 miles of Citra

DateRatingWherePath
Sep 18, 2021EF0Island Grove
1 mi from Citra		0.1 mi long, 20 yd wide

Damaging thunderstorm winds near Citra

50 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Citra since 2006, on 43 days.

DateStrongest gustWhereSource
Aug 14, 2026damage reportedAnthony
1 wind report		NWS storm report (preliminary)
Jun 18, 202658 mph, estimatedFort Mc Coy
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
May 23, 202646 mph, estimatedBoardman
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 11, 202546 mph, estimatedOrange Lake
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202558 mph, estimatedFort Mc Coy
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jan 19, 202558 mph, estimatedReddick
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Apr 3, 202464 mph, estimatedAnthony
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Jun 20, 202358 mph, estimatedFairfield
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 18, 202258 mph, estimatedReddick
1 wind report		NOAA Storm Events
Aug 5, 202258 mph, estimatedSparr, Reddick
2 wind reports		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 Citra; 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 Citra.

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