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Hail history for Alachua County, FL
73 hail reports in Alachua County since 2006 on 41 days. The largest stones measured 2.5 in (tennis ball) on Apr 11, 2025.
Cities in Alachua County
Recent hail in Alachua County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2026 | 0.75 in penny | Gainesville 1 hail report |
| Jul 10, 2026 | 0.5 in marble | Newnans Lake 1 hail report |
| Apr 11, 2025 | 2.5 in tennis ball | Phifer, Fairbanks, Archer Flying Ten Airport 7 hail reports |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Alachua County by year
When hail season peaks in Alachua County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Alachua County
319 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Alachua County since 2006, on 176 days. The strongest measured gust was 78 mph on Jul 11, 2026.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | 63 mph, measured | Gainesville Airpor, University of Flo 2 wind reports |
| Aug 19, 2026 | damage reported | Alachua, Gainesville, University of Flor 3 wind reports |
| Aug 18, 2026 | 48 mph, measured | Gainesville Airpor 2 wind reports |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 48 mph, measured | University of Flor 1 wind report |
| Aug 6, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | Alachua 1 wind report |
| Aug 2, 2026 | 40 mph, measured | Gainesville Airport 1 wind report |
| Jul 30, 2026 | 45 mph, measured | La Crosse, Gainesville 4 wind reports |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 46 mph, measured | Gainesville Airpor 1 wind report |
| Jul 13, 2026 | 44 mph, measured | Gainesville Airpor 1 wind report |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 44 mph, measured | Gainesville Airpor 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 Alachua County; 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.
Data: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (final records through Jun 30, 2026) and National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (preliminary, since then).