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Hail history for Gilchrist County, FL
19 hail reports in Gilchrist County since 2006 on 18 days. The largest stones measured 1.75 in (golf ball) on Jun 18, 2009.
Recent hail in Gilchrist County
| Date | Hail size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | 0.88 in nickel | Williford 1 hail report |
One row per day: the largest hail reported in the county that day, the places and the number of reports.
Hail days in Gilchrist County by year
When hail season peaks in Gilchrist County
Damaging thunderstorm winds in Gilchrist County
61 reports of damaging thunderstorm wind in Gilchrist County since 2006, on 48 days.
| Date | Strongest gust | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | damage reported | Newberry 1 wind report |
| Jul 17, 2026 | damage reported | Trenton 1 wind report |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Trenton 1 wind report |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 58 mph, estimated | Williford 1 wind report |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 52 mph, estimated | Williford 1 wind report |
| Jun 21, 2023 | 46 mph, estimated | Williford 1 wind report |
| Jun 16, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Bell, Tyler 3 wind reports |
| Jun 14, 2023 | 58 mph, estimated | Bell, Trenton 2 wind reports |
| Aug 17, 2022 | 58 mph, estimated | Bell, Trenton 2 wind reports |
| Jun 29, 2022 | 52 mph, estimated | Williford 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 Gilchrist 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).