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Hail history for Citrus Ridge, FL
Hail has been reported within 10 miles of Citrus Ridge on 12 days since 2006. The largest stones measured 2.75 in (baseball) on Apr 25, 2023. Hail is most common here in April and May.
Recent hail near Citrus Ridge
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Four Corners 1 hail report · closest 4 mi from Citrus Ridge |
One row per day: the largest hail reported that day within 10 miles, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days near Citrus Ridge by year
When hail season peaks near Citrus Ridge
Of the 12 hail days since 2006, most fell in April (4) and May (2).
Largest hail storms near Citrus Ridge
Apr 25, 2023 · 2.75 in (baseball) · Lake Louisa (5 mi from Citrus Ridge)
National Weather Service description (English): Social media photo of estimated 2.75 inch hail 5 miles northwest of Four Corners.Apr 20, 2012 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Lake Louisa (10 mi from Citrus Ridge)
Mar 26, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Davenport (9 mi from Citrus Ridge)
Apr 14, 2016 · 1.5 in (ping pong ball) · Eva (10 mi from Citrus Ridge)
May 6, 2007 · 1 in (quarter) · Loughman (8 mi from Citrus Ridge)
Tornadoes within 10 miles of Citrus Ridge
| Date | Rating | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2016 | EF0 | Killarney 8 mi from Citrus Ridge |
| Nov 30, 2008 | EF0 | Shingle Creek 3 mi from Citrus Ridge |
Damaging thunderstorm winds near Citrus Ridge
17 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind within 10 miles of Citrus Ridge since 2006, on 12 days. The strongest measured gust was 68 mph on Mar 24, 2013.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | 64 mph, measured | Animal Kingdom 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2026 | damage reported | ChampionsGate 1 wind report |
| Jun 6, 2024 | 46 mph, estimated | Killarney 1 wind report |
| Jan 16, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Lake Louisa 1 wind report |
| May 14, 2019 | 63 mph, measured | Vineland, Loughman 4 wind reports |
| May 5, 2019 | 60 mph, estimated | Killarney 1 wind report |
| Jun 1, 2016 | 60 mph, estimated | Shingle Creek 1 wind report |
| Mar 26, 2016 | 46 mph, estimated | Davenport 1 wind report |
| Jun 9, 2014 | 59 mph, measured | Killarney 1 wind report |
| Mar 24, 2013 | 81 mph, estimated | Lake Louisa, Walt Disney World 3 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 Citrus Ridge; 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 Citrus Ridge.
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