Hail HistoryHome › Florida › Columbia County
Hail history for Columbia County, FL
22 hail reports in Columbia County since 2006 on 19 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Feb 15, 2021.
Cities in Columbia County
Recent hail in Columbia County
No hail was reported in Columbia County in the last two years.
Hail days in Columbia County by year
When hail season peaks in Columbia County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Columbia County
144 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Columbia County since 2006, on 94 days. The strongest measured gust was 71 mph on May 10, 2024.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | damage reported | Columbia 1 wind report |
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Lake City 1 wind report |
| Jul 13, 2026 | 45 mph, measured | Watertown 1 wind report |
| Aug 14, 2025 | 58 mph, estimated | Lake City 1 wind report |
| May 13, 2024 | 46 mph, estimated | Suwannee Vly 1 wind report |
| May 10, 2024 | 71 mph, measured | Watertown, Five Pts, Winfield 4 wind reports |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Bass, Fort White 3 wind reports |
| Jul 22, 2023 | 52 mph, estimated | Watertown 1 wind report |
| Jun 27, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Watertown, Winfield 2 wind reports |
| Jun 21, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Bass, Fort White 2 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 Columbia 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).